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  • Tom Liu uses creativity in experiential learning

    April 12, 2022

    Lionhearted Leaders: Tom Liu

    Yun (Tom) Liu, assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Sciences, feels that students better understand math and physics when they make real-world connections to the subject matter.

  • In 1964, the Chicago District Council of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) donated technical literature, valued at approximately $500, to the library at the Calumet campus. This picture was taken to accompany its news release. Pictured left to right are Dr. Carl Elliott, then director of the Calumet campus, Charles H. Hutton, head of the Architectural and Civil Engineering Department, and an unidentified man.

    April 12, 2022

    Passing of Former Chancellor, Dr. Carl Elliott

    It is with great sadness that I share news of the death of Dr. Carl H. Elliott, former chancellor of Purdue University Calumet. Dr. Elliott passed away at age 100 on Friday, April 1.

  • High school students engage in hands-on learning during a Society of Innovators youth innovation program.

    April 12, 2022

    The Society of Innovators and Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest announce new Youth Summer Innovation Experience

    The Society of Innovators and Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) will host the Young Leaders Academy 2022 Summer Innovation Experience at the PNW Westville campus June 22-24.

  • A Purdue Northwest Pride sign surrounded by flowers

    April 11, 2022

    Proposed INDOT road construction to affect PNW campus members

    The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) will start several construction and restoration projects this spring on state-maintained roads, one of which will likely affect commuters to our Hammond campus.

  • Purdue University Northwest received approval for a new Bachelor’s of Science in Cybersecurity degree April 8 from the Purdue University Board of Trustees. The program is pending approval by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

    April 8, 2022

    Purdue University Northwest to offer bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity

    Purdue University Northwest (PNW) received approval today (April 8) from the Purdue University Board of Trustees to offer a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree.

  • PNW announced promotions of nine faculty members effective the beginning of the 2022-23 academic year.

    April 8, 2022

    Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions

    Nine Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members were approved for promotions for the upcoming academic year today (April 8) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees. The promotions are effective Aug. 15.

  • O'Connor.MBteaching

    April 6, 2022

    Lionhearted Leaders: Mary Beth O’Connor

    Students of Mary Beth O’Connor, associate professor of Communication at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), have won more than 100 prestigious awards for the work they’ve done in the classroom. Many go on to successful careers within the television and film industry, often winning industry awards. 

  • Westvilee fitness center

    April 6, 2022

    Exercise is Medicine® On Campus premieres at PNW

    The EIM-OC committee scheduled speaker sessions and hands-on activities during its first ever Exercise is Medicine® Month starting April 7. More than just finding ways to be physically active, programming will incorporate lectures on diet choices, physiological changes, stress management, and sleep all as additional building blocks of proactive health.

  • Professional photo: Magesh Chandramouli in a suit and tie

    April 4, 2022

    Magesh Chandramouli 3D Modeling: A Primer

    A new book by Dr. Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology, aims to make 3D modeling and animation more accessible and understandable to beginners inside and outside Purdue University Northwest (PNW).

  • PNW Disability Access Center Director Debra Wysong accepts an award at at the City of Hammond Mayor's Commission on Disabilities 36th Annual Awards Breakfast

    April 4, 2022

    Congratulations to Debra Wysong

    Congratulations to Debra Wysong, director of the PNW Disability Access Center, who was honored for her work and advocacy for the disability community at the City of Hammond Mayor's Commission on Disabilities 36th Annual Awards Breakfast on Thursday, March 22.