News Releases
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.
May 11, 2026
Purdue University Northwest graduates urged to hold onto virtues amid technological advancements
Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more.
May 5, 2026
PNW is first Indiana institution to earn FirstGen Forward Network Champion designation
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network as a Network Champion institution for its continuous efforts to provide holistic and quality support for first-generation college students.
May 1, 2026
Earn College Credits this Summer at Purdue University Northwest
College students seeking to stay on track or work ahead in their plans of study can take summer courses offered by Purdue University Northwest.
April 30, 2026
Purdue University Northwest raises over $1.6 million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
A collective outpouring of generosity from PNW supporters raised a record 3,118 gifts amounting to over $1.6 million on the 13th annual PNW Day of Giving, held April 29.
April 22, 2026
Regional professionals complete 2025-26 Leadership Northwest Indiana program
The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest proudly announces the graduates of the 2025-26 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program.
April 21, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces finalists for 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced the finalists for the 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition, an annual event that brings together student and community entrepreneurs to present innovative ideas addressing real-world challenges.
April 20, 2026
The Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC), an initiative spearheaded by Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS), is celebrating a decade of transformational innovation that advances efficiencies for partnering steel manufacturing and energy production companies.