Alumni Profiles
January 6, 2026
Building a Foundation for Success: PNW alumnus Jeff Strack
A family legacy in the community and a commitment to giving back inspire Jeff Strack's support for Purdue University Northwest. A PNW Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, Strack appreciates how PNW helps students, many of whom are first generation, achieve success.
December 11, 2025
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.
October 10, 2025
NWI Business: Laura Fuller: driven by heart
Laura Fuller’s career as a health care professional is marked by curiosity, initiative and resilience in the face of challenges.
July 7, 2025
PNW master’s student named to Conexus Indiana’s Rising 30 Class of 2025
Angela Perez, BS ’21, and current graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), was named to the Conexus Indiana Rising 30 Class of 2025. She was recognized for her significant contribution to the advanced manufacturing and logistics industry.
June 6, 2025
PNW alumni leading change in regional community leadership organizations
PNW graduates are part of the growing number of leaders making an impact in Northwest Indiana, heading organizations like the Regional Development Authority, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Regional Health Systems, Center of Workforce Innovations and Urban League of Northwest Indiana.
June 5, 2025
PNW’s DNP students translate science into practice
Kristina James’ (DNP’24) decision to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest stemmed from a desire to expand her knowledge and make a greater impact in the nursing field.
May 9, 2025
Minding the Future: Meet 2025 PNW Graduate Chloe Belford
For Student President Chloe Belford, ‘25, a passion for criminal justice and a pivotal class in elementary psychology prompted a degree in Psychology.
May 8, 2025
A Home Away from Home: Meet PNW 2025 Graduate Terrell Sucre
Terrell Sucre, BA ‘23, MBA ‘25, found the courage to step outside of his comfort zone at Purdue University Northwest, building confidence to boldly pursue his professional interests.
May 7, 2025
Head of the Class: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Fatima Chavez
For Fatima Chavez, ‘25, a part-time job in a classroom prompted a passion for education that culminated with her degree this spring in Elementary Education: Special Needs.
May 6, 2025
Charting a Career: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Grace Mumaugh
Grace Mumaugh's, '25, her desire to care for others has led her to a B.S. in Nursing, along with a minor in Psychology from Purdue University Northwest.
