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September 11, 2025
Purdue University Northwest reports gains in fall enrollment
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed 1,816 new undergraduate students, which represents a 6% increase in the incoming undergraduate class. The First Time in College (FTIC) cohort increased 10.5%. PNW also noted a record 70.5% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2025-26 academic year.
September 10, 2025
2025-2026 PNW Remote Work Guidelines and Agreement
As part of our continued efforts to support a productive remote work environment, any staff members working a remote schedule will need to renew their Remote Work Agreement (RWA) for the 2025-2026 year.
September 10, 2025
Save the Dates for 2026 Benefits Enrollment
Benefit-eligible faculty and staff's annual opportunity to select their benefits will take place later this fall.
September 8, 2025
Reminder: Windows 10 End-Of-Life (October)
Microsoft has announced the "End Of Life" for Windows 10, with the official end date set for October 2025. In preparation for this transition, we must upgrade all existing Windows 10 systems to Windows 11.
September 8, 2025
Purdue University Northwest professor named Fulbright Specialist
Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University Northwest, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist. He will collaborate with faculty members at Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy on enhancing the university’s ability to train aerospace engineers in virtual reality.
September 8, 2025
Annual Reminder Regarding Authorization to Execute Contracts and Incur Financial Obligations
Purdue University policies mandate that all contracts and written agreements imposing financial obligations on the university must be approved by the Treasurer or an authorized delegate.
September 4, 2025
Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame awards
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is inviting nominations for impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
September 3, 2025
Reminders from Office for Civil Rights
At the onset of the 2025 fall semester, the Office for Civil Rights would like to remind all employees and students of the University’s policies regarding discrimination and harassment.
September 3, 2025
Faculty Support for Developing External Grant Proposals 2025-2026
In partnership with academic colleges, PNW's Office of Commercialization and Research (OCR) is pleased to announce faculty support for developing external grant proposals in 2025-2026.
August 29, 2025
Announcement of Dr. Adam Rengstorf as Associate Dean
Adam Rengstorf has been appointed as the new Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective September 1.









