Civil and Mechanical Engineering
February 3, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Sumedh Sharma
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Sumedh Sharma, assistant professor of Civil Engineering, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
January 28, 2026
Engineering a Legacy: PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan
PNW alumnus Stewart McMillan (B.S.,’77) has dedicated his life to making a difference. A passion for service, which fueled his career, now inspires McMillan’s support for PNW and its current students.
November 21, 2025
PNW students turn summer internships into a competitive edge
As the job market grows increasingly competitive, employers are looking for more than classroom knowledge for a candidate to stand out.
August 26, 2025
Which Degree is Right for Me – Engineering or Engineering Technology?
Engineers and engineering technologists are problem-solvers who help design, build and improve the world around us. From bridges and buildings to apps, machines and energy systems, they help turn ideas into real, working solutions.
July 7, 2025
PNW master’s student named to Conexus Indiana’s Rising 30 Class of 2025
Angela Perez, BS ’21, and current graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), was named to the Conexus Indiana Rising 30 Class of 2025. She was recognized for her significant contribution to the advanced manufacturing and logistics industry.
June 11, 2025
PNW students earn recognitions during spring competitions
Several student organizations within the College of Engineering and Sciences participated in regional, national and international competitions in spring 2025, earning awards for their academic talents and collaboration.
May 14, 2025
Two PNW students named 2025 Purdue Military Family Research Institute Focus Forward Fellows
Two Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students who are veterans have earned the distinguished honor of serving as 2025 Focus Forward Fellows with Purdue West Lafayette’s Military Family Research Institute.
April 4, 2025
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions
Nine PNW faculty members received approval today (April 4) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year.
October 24, 2024
PNW NIPSCO Distinguished Professor of Engineering Simulation Chenn Zhou was recently featured as a "trailblazing woman" by the industry for the Association of Iron and Steel Technology (AIST).
September 24, 2024
Purdue University Northwest named among 2025 best Midwest universities by U.S. News & World Report
PNW was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings, while also being recognized for student social mobility.