News Articles
October 13, 2026
PNW’s Water Institute takes interdisciplinary approach to key research area
The Purdue University Northwest Water Institute advances interdisciplinary applied research for studying water resilience and supporting workforce development. It’s an approach that is becoming more necessary for addressing the complex challenges faced by water consumers, from personal use to large-scale agriculture and industry.
October 5, 2026
Nine Purdue University Northwest cybersecurity students were sworn in as interns for the 2026-27 academic year to serve with the Lake County High Tech Crime Unit.
October 1, 2026
PNW’s Study Away Program takes learning beyond the classroom
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Study Away Program offers students more than a change of scenery. It helps broaden perspectives, build confidence and create experiences that stay with students long after returning to campus.
September 22, 2026
PNW Ranked Among 2027 Best Midwest Public Regional Universities by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University Northwest once again earned recognition as a top public regional university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 annual Best Colleges rankings, released Tuesday, Sept. 22.
September 18, 2026
Strategic Facility Updates Focused on Improving PNW Student Experiences
From a new residence hall to campus office upgrades, Purdue University Northwest facility projects are providing enhanced support for students’ campus experiences and success.
September 17, 2026
PNW alumni share keys to their Wall Street success stories
PNW welcomed esteemed alumni Napoleon Brandford III (BA’74) and DeJon Gonzalez (BS’16) for “American Dream Realized,” a fireside-chat spotlighting their journeys to the fast-paced financial world of Wall Street.
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.