Announcements
April 14, 2026
Lump-Sum Merit Pool and Budget Impacts for FY27
Due to careful planning and disciplined stewardship, we are pleased to announce a 2% merit pool for a one-time lump sum payment in July 2026 for benefits-eligible PNW faculty and staff, pending approval by the Purdue Board of Trustees.
April 13, 2026
Inside PNW: Day of Giving and Carnegie Research University Designation
The latest Inside PNW looks ahead to PNW Day of Giving and shares faculty promotions and a Carnegie Research University designation for Purdue University Northwest.
April 13, 2026
Sabbaticals Awarded for 2026-27
Four tenured faculty have been awarded a one-semester sabbatical leave during the 2026-2027 academic year. Sabbatical leaves provide opportunities for continued professional growth and new intellectual achievements through study, research and writing.
April 10, 2026
Faculty Promotions Approved by Purdue University Board of Trustees
The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved the following tenure and/or promotions for our Purdue University Northwest faculty, effective August 17, 2026
April 7, 2026
Dining Services Transition Planned for the Hammond Campus
Purdue University Northwest Dining Services staff will assume responsibility for operating the cafeteria on the Hammond campus effective July 1, 2026.
April 1, 2026
First-Gen Pride Grants Now Open – Apply by April 17
PNW's First Generation College Student Success Center, in partnership with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, invites faculty and staff to develop and implement innovative, collaborative strategies that support first-generation student success.
March 30, 2026
This year, the PNW College of Engineering and Sciences took a major step forward in that journey with the installation of a new metal additive manufacturing system funded through a National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation award.
March 30, 2026
When Gowrisree Juttiga, President of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter, stepped into the SWE National Conference, she paused and took it all in.
March 30, 2026
Purdue Northwest Elevates Natalie Jarrett to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Success
The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics has announced the promotion of Natalie Jarrett to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Success, reinforcing the department's commitment to academic excellence and student-athlete development.
March 25, 2026
Policy Reminder for Faculty and Staff
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford offers a review of guidelines that help ensure the university speaks with one voice when communicating Purdue University Northwest’s official institutional position on important matters.