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September 29, 2026
Purdue University Northwest names Jonathan Swarts as dean and interim director of Westville campus
Purdue University Northwest has named Jonathan Swarts, a longtime PNW faculty member and university administrator, as dean and interim director of the PNW Westville campus. The appointment became effective Aug. 17.
September 29, 2026
October is Exercise is Medicine® Month at Purdue University Northwest
Since 2021, PNW has been recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine for its commitment to the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus initiative. This year, PNW's dedication to campus wellness and the ongoing efforts of the PNW Center for Healthy Living earned the university the distinction of an Exercise is Medicine® Gold-Level Campus.
September 24, 2026
Register for free Preview PNW open house information sessions
Purdue University Northwest invites prospective college students and their families to attend their choice of fall 2026 Preview PNW open house events at both the PNW Hammond and Westville campuses.
September 23, 2026
Design an Experiment for the International Space Station
Here is your opportunity to design an experiment that will be conducted aboard the International Space Station!
September 23, 2026
Substance-Free Campus and Workplace Policy (IV.A.9)
Purdue University is committed to providing students, faculty, staff and visitors a safe, healthy campus and workplace. The university has therefore developed a Substance-Free Campus and Workplace Policy.
September 22, 2026
Inside PNW: Record Retention and Campus Facilities Updates
The latest Inside PNW shares record student retention, campus facilities updates and esteemed alumni returning to campus.
September 22, 2026
Purdue Federal Brings ATM and Video Teller Service to PNW
Purdue Federal Credit Union has opened an ATM and interactive video teller at the Purdue University Northwest Hammond campus, giving students, faculty, staff and community members a convenient way to manage their finances.
September 22, 2026
PNW Ranked Among 2027 Best Midwest Public Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest once again earned recognition as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 22.
September 22, 2026
VCFA Candidates – Meet and Greet Opportunities
We are pleased to invite PNW faculty and staff to meet the two finalists for the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration position.
September 21, 2026
Coming fall 2026: Lions in Action, an official Purdue Northwest podcast
Purdue University Northwest’s office of Marketing and Communications welcomes listeners and readers to “Lions in Action,” an official university podcast showcasing the inspiring ways students go beyond the classroom, turning their passions into real-world experiences.