News Releases
August 7, 2026
Purdue University Northwest ready to welcome student residents to Calumet Hall
Purdue University Northwest proudly cut the ribbon Aug. 4 on the university’s newest building, Calumet Hall. The three-story, 42,000-square-foot structure expands PNW’s student housing options for on-campus living and learning opportunities.
July 29, 2026
Purdue University Northwest supports families’ back-to-school needs through school-supply giveaways
Area families looking for help obtaining school supplies ahead of the new academic year are invited to visit Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) free “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway events on Aug. 6 and 7 at PNW’s Hammond and Westville campuses.
July 23, 2026
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) hosted U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan on July 17 to share updates on key initiatives spearheaded by the center.
July 21, 2026
PNW's Roberts Impact Lab is one of several facilities noted in a Bloch Quantum Tech Hub announcement citing more than $30 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to build a domestic quantum supply chain for the nation.
July 7, 2026
Enjoy family-friendly concerts at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest’s Acorn Concert Series
Relax under the open sky at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, where five outdoor concerts will light up the 2026 Acorn Concert Series between July 17 and Sept. 25.
June 23, 2026
Purdue University Northwest students earn spring 2026 Dean’s List honors
The Purdue University Northwest spring 2026 Dean’s List recognizes 1,834 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
June 8, 2026
Applications open for 2026-27 Leadership Northwest Indiana program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest has opened applications for the 2026-27 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.
June 2, 2026
PNW hosted over 600 supporters at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for its 10th anniversary gala, a marquee event of the university’s 10th anniversary celebration recognizing a decade of changing students’ lives.
May 21, 2026
Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Hosts Inaugural SPARK Summit
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest welcomed high school students to explore creativity, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurial thinking at the inaugural SPARK Summit.
May 20, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces winners of the 2026 PNW Big Sell
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) awarded seed funding to three innovative entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell, the university’s annual pitch competition designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business ventures.