Academic Affairs
June 8, 2023
Purdue University Northwest Names Bruce Berdanier as Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced that Bruce W. Berdanier will join the university as dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective July 24, 2023.
June 8, 2023
Welcome Bruce Berdanier as Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences
I am pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the search for the dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences (CES). Please join me in welcoming Dr. Bruce W. Berdanier as the new dean of CES, effective July 24, 2023.
June 7, 2023
Nursing faculty members advocate for APRN practicing independence in Indiana
A family nurse practitioner (FNP) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is an advantageous occupation because it allows an extent of autonomy and diagnostic privileges when treating patients. But in Indiana, a caveat comes with providing that care.
May 23, 2023
Virtual Anatomy Tables Fuel High-Tech Learning
Students in anatomy, physiology, and nursing courses at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) are training with a more in-depth and interactive view of the human body thanks to two high-tech Anatomage tables being steered by faculty members in the department of Biological Sciences and the College of Nursing.
May 22, 2023
PNW Athletics Posts 3.19 GPA in Spring 2023
The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics announced its student-athletes produced a cumulative team GPA of 3.19 in Spring 2023. The Pride continue to excel in the classroom as the department has produced 15 straight semesters with at least a 3.0 GPA.
May 19, 2023
Ten highlights from the 2022-23 academic year
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) community enjoyed an academic year filled with new achievements in scholarly research, engaging student life events, and community impact.
April 28, 2023
2023 Teaching Incentive Award Winners
I am delighted to announce the sixth cohort of the Teaching Incentive Program Award winners. The Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award recognizes and incentivizes contributions to Purdue University Northwest in instructional excellence.
September 23, 2022
Power Onward Conference highlights employee resources, best practices
PNW faculty and staff exchanged helpful information and tips about the various on-campus and digital resources available to them and students during the second annual Power Onward Conference.
August 25, 2021
The Power Onward conference equipped Purdue Northwest faculty members with new tools for the fall semester, addressing new demands brought on by a pandemic and changing expectations from college students.
May 6, 2021
Purdue Northwest Professor Awarded 2021 Felix Chayes Prize
Grethe Hystad, assistant professor of Statistics at Purdue University Northwest, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Felix Chayes Prize for Excellence in Research in Mathematical Petrology.








