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 2025 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 2025 annual Best Colleges rankings while also being recognized for student social mobility.
Purdue University Northwest designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution by U.S. Department of Education
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has earned official designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This designation makes PNW the largest HSI in the state of Indiana.
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
Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame awards
Purdue University Northwest has opened its annual callout for nominations of impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
PNW students connect coursework and careers with summer internships
During the summer, many Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students were able to gain hands-on real-world experience by participating in various internships.
Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Physics Neeti Parashar has been elected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
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Dr. Anne Gregory has resigned from her position as Dean of the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, effective immediately. In the next several days, an interim Dean will be appointed.
An Easy Way to Share Your PNW Pride
PNW is preparing to reapply to the state of Indiana to offer PNW specialty license plates, and we need your help! Staff from Institutional Advancement will be collecting signatures from Indiana residents for participation in the Indiana Special Group Recognition License Plate program.
PNW NIPSCO Distinguished Professor of Engineering Simulation Chenn Zhou was recently featured as a “trailblazing woman” by the industry for the Association of Iron and Steel Technology (AIST).