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  • Tables in the PNW dining hall.

    June 19, 2026

    Introducing Enhanced Meal Plans from PNW Dining Services

    On July 1, 2026, food service at Purdue University Northwest will officially become a fully self-operated auxiliary unit, PNW Dining Services. This milestone gives us the freedom to reimagine campus dining around what matters most: our students. I am thrilled to share the first look at our enhanced meal plan offerings.

  • Purdue University Northwest Technology Building

    June 18, 2026

    Ongoing Purdue IT Networking Project

    You may see Purdue IT Networking in your area as part of a project to label networking jacks found throughout Purdue University Northwest.

  • The Bell Tower on Purdue University Northwest's Hammond Campus.

    June 15, 2026

    Search for Next Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

    PNW's current Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, Steve Turner, will retire on June 30, 2027. To ensure a smooth transition, our goal is to hire a new VCFA to begin in January 2027. We have engaged Isaacson, Miller, a nationally recognized search firm, to support this search

  • A student in an off-white sweatshirt sits at a table. There is a laptop open on the table.

    June 15, 2026

    Changes to PNW Windows Computers

    As part of the ongoing Active Directory Migration project, PNW Windows computers will be migrated over to the central Purdue environment throughout the next two weeks. (macOS devices have already been migrated, and those users can disregard this message.)

  • Purdue University Northwest Dworkin Center

    June 10, 2026

    HVAC System Running at Limited Capacity (Westville Campus)

    A mechanical failure at the Westville Campus central plant has resulted in the HVAC system operating at reduced capacity. All buildings will remain open, but areas may experience higher temperatures and humidity levels until repairs can be completed.

  • The PNW monogram with the lion image above it.

    June 5, 2026

    Exciting update! New PNW logos and brand guidelines now available

    We are pleased to announce that Purdue University Northwest’s updated Power Onward Brand Guidelines are now available to faculty and staff at pnw.edu/brand.

  • 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 view of the cafeteria at PNW's Hammond Campus.

    May 28, 2026

    Welcoming the PNW Dining Services Leadership Team

    Following a comprehensive search process, two key leadership appointments have been made in preparation for the Fall 2026 launch of PNW Dining Services as a self-operated auxiliary unit.

  • The PNW Bell Tower in summer

    May 13, 2026

    Welcome New Members of the PNW Facilities Team

    Welcome to two new members of the Purdue University Northwest Facilities Team: Melissa Mravec and Carolyn Johnson. We look forward to the experience and leadership they will bring to their respective roles.

  • An exterior view of the Potter building on PNW's Hammond Campus in spring.

    May 12, 2026

    Fiscal Year End Close Deadlines

    Purdue Northwest faculty and staff, please note the following fiscal year-end deadlines for Accounts Payable, the Business Office, and Procurement.