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February 27, 2026
Classroom to Courtroom: PNW Alumna Diane Kavadias Schneider
A legal trailblazer who has transformed Northwest Indiana’s judicial landscape, PNW alumnus Diane Kavadias Schneider (B.S. ’71, M.A. ‘23) is committed to empowering the next generation of PNW leaders.
February 27, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Zhiying (Jenny) Xu
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Zhiying (Jenny) Xu, assistant professor of Digital Broadcasting and Journalism, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
January 15, 2026
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Shawn Patrick
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Shawn Patrick, associate professor of Counseling Education, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
December 11, 2025
Local Start to Global Reach: PNW Alumnus Mitchell “Mason” Macenski
Mitchell “Mason” Macenski (B.A.,‘86) is at the forefront of bioengineering human organs for transplantation. As a proud PNW alumnus, he also is helping current students shape their own futures.
December 4, 2025
PNW students broaden their horizons with Study Away programs
Follow the journeys of three PNW students who expanded their horizons with Study Away programs in Costa Rica, Italy and Arizona.
November 6, 2025
PNW Hosts Conversation on Domestic Violence Awareness
In recognition of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, PNW's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences presented “The Gabby Petito Story,” a fireside chat-style event with guest panelists Nicole Schmidt and Tara Petito.
October 27, 2025
Purdue University Northwest professor debuts play in Buenos Aires
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty member José Castro-Urioste, Professor of Spanish, was recently featured in the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) for the debut of his play, "Entre nos," in Buenos Aires.
October 22, 2025
What is the Best Major for Law School?
Choosing a major for law school can feel overwhelming. Unlike other professional schools, there are no required undergraduate majors. This gives you the freedom to choose studies that align with your strengths and interests!
October 20, 2025
Center for Faculty Excellence New Faculty Member Spotlight: Meet Shelby Hunter
Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Faculty Excellence proudly welcomes Shelby Hunter, assistant professor of Psychology, to the university’s 2025–26 faculty cohort.
September 23, 2025
Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.