Academic Affairs
April 13, 2026
Sabbaticals Awarded for 2026-27
Four tenured faculty have been awarded a one-semester sabbatical leave during the 2026-2027 academic year. Sabbatical leaves provide opportunities for continued professional growth and new intellectual achievements through study, research and writing.
April 10, 2026
Faculty Promotions Approved by Purdue University Board of Trustees
The Purdue University Board of Trustees approved the following tenure and/or promotions for our Purdue University Northwest faculty, effective August 17, 2026
April 10, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions for 2026-27 academic year
Eight Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval April 10 by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
April 7, 2026
PNW’s Nursing and Business graduate programs recognized nationally by U.S. News and World Report
Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs in nursing and business were included in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, released April 7.
February 5, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Students Earn Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honors
The Purdue University Northwest fall 2025 Dean’s List recognizes 1,877 undergraduate students for their academic achievements.
January 27, 2026
PNW’s Online RN-to-BSN Program Earns Top 50 National Ranking from U.S. News and World Report
PNW College of Nursing online programs received top national recognitions through U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, including a No. 38 placement for its RN-to-BSN program.
January 8, 2026
Welcome Dr. David Taylor as the New COB Dean
PNW is delighted to announce that Dr. David Taylor will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business, effective July 1, 2026.
December 16, 2025
50 PNW students will be able to enhance their academic journeys thanks to generous funding that has supported their registrations for U.S. passports.
December 16, 2025
PNW Students Put Their Skills to the Test at Associated Schools of Construction Competition
Students from Purdue University Northwest’s Construction Management Engineering Technology program made an impressive showing at the 2025 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 3 Competition.
December 1, 2025
Open Forums of the College of Business Dean Finalists
PNW is excited to host three finalists for the next Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business on our campus during the next several days. We will share the names of the finalists along with their CVs the day before the open forums.