Academic Affairs

  • Julia Roberts

    February 12, 2025

    PNW Nursing faculty member earns prestigious AANP national recognition

    Julia Rogers, associate professor of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest, is the recipient of the State Award for Outstanding Contributions for Indiana from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

  • A student during a days of discovery presentation

    February 6, 2025

    Registration Now Open for Days of Discovery 2025!

    We are excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Days of Discovery is now open! This multidisciplinary research symposium will take place on Thursday, April 17, in Hammond.

  • Britt Hudson

    January 21, 2025

    Changes in Student Affairs

    I am writing to share that Dr. Colin Fewer will be returning to the faculty and transitioning from the role of Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

  • PNW nursing students learn in a simulated care facility.

    January 21, 2025

    PNW’s Online Nursing Programs Earn Top 100 Rankings from U.S. News and World Report

    PNW's online nursing programs earned top 100 rankings in their respective categories in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.

  • Dennis Lauer

    January 17, 2025

    Condolences

    It is with sincere condolences we share the news of the passing of Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dennis Lauer on January 11, 2025.

  • A PNW professor speaks in a classroom

    January 16, 2025

    Purdue University Northwest’s Social Work program earns reaccreditation

    PNW's Bachelor of Arts in Social Work program has earned reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education, reaffirming PNW’s high-quality undergraduate social work curriculum and commitment to preparing students for licensure in the professional field.

  • PNW Professor Emerita and Department Chair Emerita Dr. Catherine M. Murphy in front of her office

    January 15, 2025

    Condolences

    It is with sincere condolences we share the news of the passing of Professor Emerita and Department Chair Emerita Dr. Catherine M. Murphy on January 14, 2025. This is a profound loss for all who had the privilege of knowing her.

  • A PNW student crosses the stage with her degree

    December 17, 2024

    Purdue University Northwest Graduates Encouraged to Commit to Themselves and Their Dreams

    Purdue University Northwest celebrated summer and fall 2024 graduates during two ceremonies held Saturday, Dec. 14. A total of 650 candidates were recognized for not only their commitment to academic excellence, but also their grit exhibited through student leadership, community service and extracurricular involvement.

  • PNW students at outdoor commencement

    December 16, 2024

    New Schedule for Commencement Ceremonies

    Beginning Spring 2025, Purdue University Northwest will hold a single commencement ceremony each year in May.

  • Tulips outside the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building

    December 13, 2024

    CES and CHESS Deans Searches plus Women’s Faculty Network

    PNW Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Marie T. Mora provides an update on the current national searches for the Deans of CES and CHESS as well as a new initiative to launch a Women’s Faculty Network.