Announcements
August 21, 2026
Important Update: Accessing Your Digital Course Materials in Kortext
As you prepare for your classes, we want to make you aware of an important update regarding your digital course materials. Follett has transitioned from RedShelf to Kortext as its new e-reader platform.
August 20, 2026
Supporting Student Success through Flexibility and Grace
As we enter what is usually an exciting time—the beginning of the new academic year—and welcome students into our classrooms, I encourage us to keep in mind the students and other members of our campus community who are continuing to experience significant effects from the recent severe weather.
August 20, 2026
I hope everyone is continuing to remain safe while our local communities recover from the recent severe weather events. We are aware that a large portion of our service area is still without power, cellular service or internet connectivity.
August 18, 2026
Payroll Procedures During Campus Closures
We know everyone is facing challenges due to the significant recent events in Northwest Indiana. This email is intended to provide you with information about how to navigate personnel and pay policy questions. At any time, please reach out to us with questions.
August 18, 2026
Microsoft Account and Email Service Disruption (Resolved)
Today, at approximately 4 p.m. CDT, a licensing issue briefly impacted your access to Microsoft applications, Purdue services using Microsoft authentication and email delivery.
August 18, 2026
Food Safety Reminder After Recent Power Outage
Following the recent power outage, we ask all faculty, staff and students to take precautions regarding food stored in personal and departmental refrigerators across campus.
August 18, 2026
Responding in Strength to Unprecedented Events
The PNW Senior Leadership team is working together with staff to assess daily university conditions and take steps to resume normal operations at both campus locations.
August 14, 2026
Availability of IT Resources @ PNW
See which PNW IT resources will be available when you are able to return to work and begin preparations for the start of the semester.
August 7, 2026
Enhancing PNW students’ career readiness
Today, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved a legislative capital request that would greatly benefit Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students’ applied learning experiences and career preparation.
August 5, 2026
Simple Syllabus Is Now Available for Fall 2026 Courses
Simple Syllabus is a Brightspace-integrated platform that streamlines syllabus creation and management while allowing instructors to manage both public-facing and student-facing content from a single syllabus.