Media Mentions
June 1, 2026
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) celebrated 10 years of transformative education, accomplishments and community impact with a gala at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana on Friday, May 29.
May 26, 2026
NWI Times: 10 years and counting: Purdue University Northwest propels regional growth
Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Kenneth (Chris) Holford writes in The Times of Northwest Indiana about the university’s 10th anniversary celebration; how students are transformed through innovative education; and how the university is positioning the area at the unique intersection of workforce development, advanced technology and applied research.
April 17, 2026
GreatNews.Life: South Shore Tourism Partners with PNW to Inspire Future Hospitality Leaders
South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority (SSCVA) has partnered with Purdue University Northwest (PNW) White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) and College of Business to provide students with hands-on, real-world experience in destination development and visitor engagement.
November 7, 2025
GreatNews.Life: Purdue Northwest Late Night Madness 2025
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Athletics hosted its 12th annual Late Night Madness event on Oct. 30 to celebrate and preview the start of the women’s and men’s basketball seasons.
November 6, 2025
PNW Hosts Conversation on Domestic Violence Awareness
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, PNW's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences presented “The Gabby Petito Story,” a fireside chat-style event with guest panelists Nicole Schmidt and Tara Petito.
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.
April 9, 2025
NWI Business: Lifetime of connections
Learn how PNW alumna Angela Rodriguez, '18 is making a difference for NIPSCO as a work planning and forecasting manager.
March 19, 2025
GreatNews.Life: Purdue University Northwest hosts Women’s History Month Panel 2025
PNW's Office of Alumni Engagement hosted its second annual “Unleashing Empowerment” event on March 13. This year’s installment, entitled “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,” featured a panel of PNW alumnae inspiring students, faculty, staff and fellow alumni in attendance.
March 18, 2025
NWI Times: Catalyzing development in Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford shares his vision of the university’s role in connecting leaders, technology and opportunity to advance regional development. One of the most promising developments in our region’s economic landscape is the establishment of the Roberts Impact Lab (RIL) at Purdue University Northwest.
January 31, 2025
PNW Community Gathers for Mane Event
PNW students and alumni came to John Friend Court in the Fitness and Recreation Center to support the university’s basketball teams at the PNW Mane Event!