Announcements
March 17, 2026
Cooper Olson Signs with the Indiana Sentinels of the FPHL
Senior goaltender Cooper Olson, who competed for PNW ACHA Division 1 Hockey, has signed a professional contract with the Indiana Sentinels of the Federal Prospects Hockey League, becoming the first player in program history to sign a professional deal.
March 9, 2026
“Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training
Safety is a top priority at Purdue University Northwest. We are proud to announce our annual "Fight Like a Girl" Women's Self-Defense Training will be offered on Wednesday, March 11.
March 9, 2026
From the Chancellor: PNW Unveils Lions Athletics Nickname
PNW Chancellor Chris Holford announces that the Purdue University Northwest athletics teams will compete as the PNW Lions, effective July 1, 2026.
March 3, 2026
Commencement Student Speaker Nomination
As we prepare for the Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony, we invite you to nominate an outstanding graduating student to serve as this year’s student speaker.
February 26, 2026
Vote for PNW in The Times 2026 Best of the Region
Vote for PNW in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 Best of the Region ballot! It only takes a few seconds, and you can vote once per day through March 29, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Final Reminder: Google Workspace Retirement Begins Tonight
The Purdue Northwest Google Workspace environment is being retired, and all users are transitioning to Microsoft 365 this weekend, Feb. 20 to 23.
February 9, 2026
Inside PNW: Faculty Recognitions, National Rankings and Alumni Awards
The latest Inside PNW includes faculty recognitions, national rankings and alumni awards.
February 4, 2026
Registration Now Open: 2026 Days of Discovery
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 2026 Days of Discovery is now open. Days of Discovery is a multidisciplinary research symposium that will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, on the Hammond campus.
January 29, 2026
Nominations for Women’s Leadership Luncheon 2026
Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate outstanding students for the 2026 Women’s Leadership Luncheon. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 13.
January 27, 2026
Updated Timeline: Google Workspace Retirement
The PNW Google Workspace environment is being retired, and all users are transitioning to Microsoft 365. The migration will take place Feb. 20 to 23.