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Academic Affairs

  • A sculpture in front of PNW's Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex

    September 1, 2026

    Westville Pilot and Interim Leadership

    I am delighted to share we have launched a pilot project to provide dedicated academic and administrative leadership for the Westville campus, charged with fostering a unified vision to advance high-impact growth practices, enhance student success and elevate our presence in the local communities, particularly in LaPorte and Porter Counties.

  • Students walk down a sidewalk on the first day of classes.

    August 27, 2026

    Welcoming Students to 2026-27

    As your Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2026-27 academic year at Purdue University Northwest. Whether you are beginning this next step in your journey with us or returning for another year, we are excited to have you as part of our campus community.

  • Five people pose in front of a wall with a mural on it.

    August 25, 2026

    PNW explores global energy partnerships in Portugal through federal IDEAS grant

    Arash Asrari, associate professor of Electrical Engineering, and Ramesh Neupane, director of International Programs and Partnerships, visited academic and energy-sector partners in Portugal in June 2026 as part of a U.S. Department of State Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) program grant project.

  • PNW students collaborate on a laptop

    August 21, 2026

    Important Update: Accessing Your Digital Course Materials in Kortext

    As you prepare for your classes, we want to make you aware of an important update regarding your digital course materials. Follett has transitioned from RedShelf to Kortext as its new e-reader platform.

  • Marie Mora

    August 20, 2026

    Supporting Student Success through Flexibility and Grace

    As we enter what is usually an exciting time—the beginning of the new academic year—and welcome students into our classrooms, I encourage us to keep in mind the students and other members of our campus community who are continuing to experience significant effects from the recent severe weather.

  • A PNW professor stands in front of the classroom.

    August 5, 2026

    Simple Syllabus Is Now Available for Fall 2026 Courses

    Simple Syllabus is a Brightspace-integrated platform that streamlines syllabus creation and management while allowing instructors to manage both public-facing and student-facing content from a single syllabus.

  • Professional head shot of David Taylor

    July 10, 2026

    Welcome Dr. David Taylor to Purdue University Northwest

    I am delighted to share that Dr. David Taylor officially joined Purdue University Northwest on July 1st as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Marketing. Please join me in extending a warm PNW welcome as he begins his leadership of the college and becomes an integral part of our university community.

  • A lion sculpture in front of the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building

    June 4, 2026

    Welcoming New Faculty Fellows for PNW Academic Affairs

    Please join us in warmly congratulating Dr. Lindsay M. Gielda and Dr. Christopher K. Belous on their appointments as Faculty Fellows in the Academic Affairs Office.

  • A lion sculpture at Purdue University Northwest

    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.

  • A sculpture of a lion at Purdue Northwest

    April 21, 2026

    Digital Accessibility Updates and Thank You to Task Force

    As referenced in a message that Purdue Provost Wolfe sent out earlier today, April 21, the Department of Justice extended the ADA Title II compliance deadline until April 2027.