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  • Purdue University Northwest invites prospective students and their families to attend “Preview PNW” at the Hammond campus on Oct. 15 to learn more about academic programs, paying for college and student life.

    October 6, 2022

    Register for ‘Preview PNW’ informational session

    Prospective students are invited to visit Purdue University Northwest for “Preview PNW” on Oct. 15 to learn more information about attending the region’s premier metropolitan university.

  • A dancer in Danzantes Aztecas performs at PNW's Hispanic Heritage Month

    October 5, 2022

    PNW Brings Together Culture and Community at Second Hispanic Heritage Festival

    GreatNews.Life shares photos and highlights from PNW’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. Held on Hammond campus, the festival featured vendors, food and live entertainment, including a dance performance from Danzantes Aztecas.

  • Lucas D’Antonio (back row, second from left) along with fellow interns, was able to tour Sandia National Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, as part of his internship experience.

    October 5, 2022

    PNW students gain valuable experience through internships

    Internships are an important part of a college education. By providing an introduction to the workplace and real-world experience, internships help students explore their field of study, develop professional skills, create a professional network of contacts and build self-confidence.

  • PNW Chancellor Thomas Keon among the guests celebrating the ribbon cutting of a 100,000 square foot building expansion by Morrison Container Handling Solutions

    September 30, 2022

    Building Expansion for PNW Partner

    PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon was among those present at the ribbon cutting for the 100,000-square-foot building expansion for Morrison Container Handling Solutions. The company has been a key partner for PNW's College of Technology, notably the Mechatronics Engineering Technology degree program.

  • Jodi Allen, FNP program coordinator and assistant professor in the College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest, was awarded the Spirit Award by Sojourner Truth House (STH) during its 25th Anniversary Celebration.

    September 30, 2022

    PNW College of Nursing professor receives Spirit Award

    Jodi Allen, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program coordinator and assistant professor in the College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), was awarded the Spirit Award by Sojourner Truth House (STH) during its 25th Anniversary Celebration.

  • Onder Islek

    September 27, 2022

    Visiting Fulbright scholar shares story, research about visual impairment

    PNW recently hosted Önder İşlek, a visiting Fulbright scholar from Aksaray University in Turkey who is currently conducting research at the University of Hawai’i.

  • Members of the PNW community emergency response team take part in a disaster-response drill.

    September 27, 2022

    PNW Community Emergency Response Team Training

    PNW Public Safety and Lake County Homeland Security will be hosting a free, three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERTS) training course. The CERT program allows participants the opportunity to learn hands-on disaster response techniques and lifesaving skills to utilize in your own homes and neighborhoods. 

  • PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon

    September 27, 2022

    PRIDE Team: PNW Respecting, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Team

    It is with great pleasure that we announce the membership of our new PRIDE Team initiative. PRIDE’s (PNW Respecting Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) mission is to promote an open, respectful and welcoming climate and culture that facilitates learning, discovery, service, engagement and professional development.

  • Skeleton decorations at Gabis Arboretum

    September 26, 2022

    Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest hosts inaugural Hallo-Weekend

    Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest (PNW) is getting into the Halloween spirit with its first ever Hallo-Weekend on Oct. 14 and 15. The festivities include two nights of outdoor movies; one for adults ages 21+ and one night for families.

  • Group of teachers stand together during the Gen Cyber Camp

    September 23, 2022

    PNW College of Technology and GenCyber Camp bring cybersecurity awareness to local teachers

    The Department of Computer Information Technology and Graphics at PNW received grants from the National Security Agency (NSA) to host a GenCyber camp for teachers in July.