PNW News
Explore the latest news and announcements from Purdue University Northwest, including student spotlights, faculty highlights and the latest partnerships with our community.
PNW Named Among 2026 Best Midwest Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest was ranked as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 annual Best Colleges rankings while also being recognized for student social mobility.
Purdue University Northwest affirmed as doctoral-granting institution by Higher Learning Commission
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been affirmed by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) as a doctoral-granting institution with its recent approval of a substantive change in mission or student body.
News Highlights
Making History: 2023 PNW Men’s Soccer Team
Purdue Northwest 2023 men’s soccer team made history with a conference championship and national tournament berth. Look back at a defining PNW victory.
Local Start to Global Reach: PNW Alumnus Mitchell “Mason” Macenski
Mitchell “Mason” Macenski (B.A.,‘86) is at the forefront of bioengineering human organs for transplantation. As a proud PNW alumnus, he also is helping current students shape their own futures.
PNW students broaden their horizons with Study Away programs
Follow the journeys of three PNW students who expanded their horizons with Study Away programs in Costa Rica, Italy and Arizona.
All PNW Updates
Making History: 2023 PNW Men’s Soccer Team
Purdue Northwest 2023 men’s soccer team made history with a conference championship and national tournament berth. Look back at a defining PNW victory.
Local Start to Global Reach: PNW Alumnus Mitchell “Mason” Macenski
Mitchell “Mason” Macenski (B.A.,‘86) is at the forefront of bioengineering human organs for transplantation. As a proud PNW alumnus, he also is helping current students shape their own futures.
Multifactor Authentication Update
We are postponing the systemwide move to Microsoft MFA, which was scheduled for January 2026. You can continue using Duo without any changes for now.