News Articles
August 25, 2026
PNW explores global energy partnerships in Portugal through federal IDEAS grant
Arash Asrari, associate professor of Electrical Engineering, and Ramesh Neupane, director of International Programs and Partnerships, visited academic and energy-sector partners in Portugal in June 2026 as part of a U.S. Department of State Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) program grant project.
July 27, 2026
PNW’s Exercise is Medicine® On Campus program earns highest honor from ACSM
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been awarded gold-level status by Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC), a community impact initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
June 10, 2026
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) chapter of Eta Kappa Nu (HKN), the international honor society for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has received the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award.
May 29, 2026
PNW Athletics celebrates 8th Annual Leo Awards
Purdue University Northwest Athletics revealed its 2025-26 academic year award winners at the 8th Annual Leo Awards on May 25.
May 15, 2026
PNW’s Nicky Ali Jackson to moderate “Crime Unfiltered” tour
Nicky Ali Jackson, professor of Criminal Justice and executive director of the Center for Justice and Exoneration Network at Purdue Northwest, will serve as a host and moderator during summer 2026 for the “Crime Unfiltered” live tour.
April 17, 2026
Chris Vincent Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Purdue Northwest Director of Athletics Rick Costello has announced the hiring of Chris Vincent as the next head coach of the women's basketball program.
April 15, 2026
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) hosted its annual “Celebrating Excellence: Taking Pride in Our Teaching” event on March 27, bringing together faculty and staff for a day of dialogue, reflection and recognition focused on teaching excellence, professional growth and student success.
April 14, 2026
PNW hosts competitors at regional cyber defense competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed over a hundred students representing 12 colleges and universities from across 10 Midwest states for the 2026 Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition.
April 10, 2026
Three PNW police officers recognized for lifesaving actions
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Police Lieutenant Charles Giuliani and officers Cody Hayworth and JT Ratajczak were commended for their quick response in administering CPR on a PNW campus community member, ultimately helping keep them alive before paramedics could provide further medical attention.
March 19, 2026
Connecting Students to Industry Innovation at the Inspired Home Show
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest partnered with the Inspired Home Show to bring students to the show’s Student Experience Day at McCormick Place in Chicago.