Academic Affairs

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  July 21, 2025

  Purdue University Northwest recognized as Tier 1 Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana institution

  Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been designated a Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana institution by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. This designation recognizes PNW’s commitment to supporting the military-affiliated student population at the university – from application to graduation.

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  June 27, 2025

  Restructuring of Institutional Research and Student Success Technologies

  As part of the continued efforts to identify operational efficiencies across Purdue University Northwest, the departments of Institutional Research and Student Success Technologies are being combined into one unit, housed in Academic Affairs.

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  June 10, 2025

  Update on Leadership of the College of Business

  Kwangsoo Park, Associate Dean and Director of the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, will begin serving as Interim Dean of the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest, effective July 4, 2025.

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  May 1, 2025

  2025 Teaching Incentive Program Award Winners

  Congratulations to the winners of PNW's Teaching Incentive Program Award, which recognizes contributions to Purdue University Northwest in instructional excellence.

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  April 10, 2025

  PNW Nursing, Business graduate programs earn recognition from U.S. News and World Report

  Several of Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) graduate programs were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate Programs rankings, released April 8.

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  April 7, 2025

  Welcome Dr. Richard Sévère as the New CHESS Dean

  Richard Sévère has been announced as the Dean of Purdue University Northwest's College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (CHESS), effective July 1, 2025. 

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  April 4, 2025

  Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions

  Nine PNW faculty members received approval today (April 4) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year.

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  April 4, 2025

  Faculty Promotions Approved by Purdue University Board of Trustees

  The Purdue University Board of Trustees has approved promotions for our PNW faculty.  Please congratulate our colleagues for reaching these important milestones, which become effective Aug. 18, 2025.

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  April 1, 2025

  Sabbaticals Awarded for 2025-26

  I am pleased to announce that the following faculty have been awarded a sabbatical leave during the 2025-2026 academic year.

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  March 13, 2025

  Welcoming Dr. José R. Sánchez as New CES Dean

  I am delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the national search for the next Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences (CES). Please join me in welcoming Dr. José R. Sánchez to this role, effective May 1, 2025.