News Articles

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  August 29, 2025

  Updated biology and computer lab spaces open during fall 2025

  Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened two upgraded classroom spaces for fall 2025, providing students across several disciplines with high-quality amenities to enhance their learning experiences.

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  August 26, 2025

  Which Degree is Right for Me – Engineering or Engineering Technology?

  Engineers and engineering technologists are problem-solvers who help design, build and improve the world around us. From bridges and buildings to apps, machines and energy systems, they help turn ideas into real, working solutions.

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  August 21, 2025

  PNW helps K-12 students kickstart their school year through supply giveaways

  PNW Pride mascot Leo helps distribute backpacks on Aug. 7 during the “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway at PNW’s Hammond campus.

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  August 4, 2025

  Natalie Hornbuckle named First-Ever Head Coach of Purdue Northwest Women’s Ice Hockey

  Purdue Northwest Athletics has announced Natalie Hornbuckle as the inaugural Head Coach of the Women's Ice Hockey program.

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  July 10, 2025

  Innovators Corner: Brad Feld on the Power of Mentorship and “Giving First”

  At the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, Techstars co-founder Brad Feld challenges communities to lead with generosity, listen deeply and support founders first.

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  July 7, 2025

  PNW master’s student named to Conexus Indiana’s Rising 30 Class of 2025

  Angela Perez, BS ’21, and current graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), was named to the Conexus Indiana Rising 30 Class of 2025. She was recognized for her significant contribution to the advanced manufacturing and logistics industry.

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  June 12, 2025

  PNW’s academic quality reaffirmed through completed accreditation assurance review

  Purdue University Northwest (PNW) earned approval of its 2025 Assurance Review submitted to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the institution’s regional accreditor, verifying the university’s commitment to serving students with high-quality resources and efforts supporting institution-wide improvement.

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  June 11, 2025

  PNW students earn recognitions during spring competitions

  Several student organizations within the College of Engineering and Sciences participated in regional, national and international competitions in spring 2025, earning awards for their academic talents and collaboration.

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  June 6, 2025

  PNW alumni leading change in regional community leadership organizations

  PNW graduates are part of the growing number of leaders making an impact in Northwest Indiana, heading organizations like the Regional Development Authority, South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, Regional Health Systems, Center of Workforce Innovations and Urban League of Northwest Indiana.

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  June 5, 2025

  PNW’s DNP students translate science into practice

  Kristina James’ (DNP’24) decision to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest stemmed from a desire to expand her knowledge and make a greater impact in the nursing field.