Announcements
May 1, 2026
PNW faculty and staff, see important details about the 2026 Commencement ceremony, which will honor 1,612 candidates at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 9.
April 22, 2026
Introducing your next SGA Representatives
Meet PNW's 2026-27 Student Government Association representatives.
April 21, 2026
Digital Accessibility Updates and Thank You to Task Force
As referenced in a message that Purdue Provost Wolfe sent out earlier today, April 21, the Department of Justice extended the ADA Title II compliance deadline until April 2027.
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.