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
Lighting the way: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Marco Serna
Marco Serna, ‘24, exploring the field of engineering and eventually a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering and Sciences at Purdue University Northwest.
A legacy in Nursing: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Christiana Ndukaife
Christiana Ndukaife, ’24, is receiving a bachelor of science degree in Nursing from the College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest.
Shooting for Success: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Kennedy Jackson
Kennedy Jackson is looking to take her talents from the basketball court to a position in higher education as she graduates with a master’s degree in business administration from Purdue University Northwest.
All PNW Updates
Celebrating PNW’s Fall 2024 Graduates
Fall 2024 candidates for graduation Mohammad Attallah, Mary Buksa, Oona Kintscher and Kosta Nicolaou reflect on their PNW academic careers and next steps in PNW Today.
Lighting the way: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Marco Serna
Marco Serna, ‘24, exploring the field of engineering and eventually a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the College of Engineering and Sciences at Purdue University Northwest.
Throughout the fall 2024 semester, you have continued to make Purdue University Northwest a university that transforms students’ lives and our communities.