Student Profiles
October 16, 2026
Lions in Action Podcast: Creating a Home Away from Home with Carlton Daka
The Lions in Action podcast talks with Carlton Daka, a fourth-year Computer Information Technology and Cybersecurity double major who has helped build community by serving as a resident assistant in PNW student housing.
May 8, 2026
A Lifelong Calling: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Loretta Santino
The path to a career in nursing began at home for Chancellor's Medallion recipient Loretta Santino (BSN’26).
May 8, 2026
Celebrating PNW’s Candidates for Graduation
Meet some standout candidates for graduation on PNW Today as host Kale Wilk and Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford celebrate PNW's 2026 class.
May 7, 2026
Life in the Fast Lane: Meet 2025 PNW Graduate Stefan Dinich
Stefan Dinich’s passion for working on automobiles found a hands-on outlet in the Purdue Northwest Baja Racing team as the 2025 graduate earned his mechanical engineering technology degree.
May 6, 2026
Aiming for the Stars: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Angel Cuevas
Angel Cuevas (BSME’26) believes success is not a distant destination but something within arm’s reach.
May 6, 2026
Writing the future: Meet 2026 graduate Aliana Quinones
For Aliana Quinones (BA’26) the path to a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a minor in Environmental Science at PNW was a journey of exploration.
May 5, 2026
Engineering a Path to the Future: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Malina Harris
A combination of building blocks, STEM kits and time spent observing her father led Malina Harris (BS ’26) to a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
May 5, 2026
Transforming into a leader: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Casandra Vickers
Casandra Vickers remembers not stepping much outside of her comfort zone beyond her coursework when she began her PNW academic career.
May 4, 2026
Capitol Ambitions: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Angel Carrillo
Sparked by the national conversation surrounding the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Angel Carrillo’s (BA ‘25) interest in politics and government began early.
May 4, 2026
The Human Element: Meet 2026 PNW Graduate Jezelyn Torres
Motivated by an acute awareness of the need for accessible mental health services, Jezelyn Torres, ‘26, earned her degree in psychology from Purdue University Northwest.