News Releases
April 16, 2026
Purdue University Northwest professor José Castro-Urioste named U.S. Fulbright Specialist
PNW faculty member, José Castro-Urioste, professor of Spanish in the PNW College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist.
April 10, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions for 2026-27 academic year
Eight Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval April 10 by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
April 9, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Earns National Carnegie Research University designation
Purdue University Northwest is the only university or college in Northwest Indiana to earn this designation, with PNW researchers earning over $70 million in research and development funds since 2021.
April 8, 2026
Help change students’ lives on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to join in changing students’ lives by making a gift on Wednesday, April 29 during PNW Day of Giving.
April 7, 2026
PNW’s Nursing and Business graduate programs recognized nationally by U.S. News and World Report
Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs in nursing and business were included in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released April 7.
March 18, 2026
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest is partnering with the International Business Innovation Association for its 40th International Conference on Business Innovation.
March 16, 2026
Register for free Preview PNW open house information sessions
PNW invites prospective college students and their families to attend Preview PNW on Thursday, April 23 on the Westville campus and Saturday, April 25 on the Hammond campus.
March 11, 2026
Purdue University Northwest marks 10 years during Founders Day celebration
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) campus community members celebrated the major milestone of 10 years of changing students' lives during the university’s 2026 Founders Day event on March 8.
March 9, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Unveils Lions Athletics Nickname
Purdue University Northwest announced today that its athletics teams will compete as the PNW Lions, effective July 1, 2026.
March 4, 2026
Purdue University Northwest invites entrepreneurs to compete in 2026 PNW Big Sell
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites entrepreneurs and innovators to submit business concepts for the 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition, where participants will compete for several prizes in seed funding.