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  • Dean Sanchez stands at the front of a lab space

    August 29, 2025

    Updated biology and computer lab spaces open during fall 2025

    Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has opened two upgraded classroom spaces for fall 2025, providing students across several disciplines with high-quality amenities to enhance their learning experiences.

  • Front entrance: Student Union and Library Building (SULB)

    August 26, 2025

    Fall 2025 Building Access Hours

    As we start the Fall 2025 semester, our Building Hours webpage has been updated to list the latest  opening and closing times for our facilities.

  • A group of people smiling and posing with colorful balloons at Purdue Northwest Day of Giving.

    May 1, 2025

    Purdue University Northwest raises nearly $2 million on PNW Day of Giving

    PNW ranked third in the Purdue system for total gifts during its Day of Giving, with a 50% rise in participation and more than 3,100 contributions supporting scholarships, academics and student initiatives.

  • People shovel dirt during a ground breaking ceremony

    April 21, 2025

    PNW Breaks Ground on Calumet Hall, Expanding Student Housing Options

    Purdue University Northwest broke ground on its third residence hall, Calumet Hall, on April 17, 2025. The 42,000-square foot facility is expected to open for the fall 2026 semester and will provide 150 beds, a common kitchen, laundry facilities, student study areas and a student lounge.

  • Computer-generated rendering of a new dorm at Purdue University Northwest.

    December 13, 2024

    Purdue Trustees Approve Plans for New PNW Residence Hall

    Purdue University Northwest plans to expand housing options for students by building a third residence hall on the Hammond campus, as approved by the Purdue University Board of Trustees.

  • The Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Building

    September 3, 2024

    Annual Policy Reminder: Modifying University Buildings and Properties

    Please be advised university policy requires all work that involves the physical construction, alteration or improvement to university owned, leased or occupied facilities, or any improvements to land owned or leased by the university must be performed with the prior knowledge and written consent of the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration.

  • A student in commencement regalia and Hispanic affinity stole walks across a stage

    August 19, 2024

    Recapping summer 2024 at Purdue University Northwest

    During summer 2024, Purdue University Northwest engaged its neighboring communities with impactful programming that celebrated and uplifted cultures, educated young children with hands-on activities and provided important school resources for families.

  • Statues of lions in front of Purdue University Northwest's NILS building.

    August 2, 2024

    Planning for future classroom and student spaces on campus

    I am excited to share that today, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved a legislative capital request that would help PNW move to a new phase of facility enhancements on our Hammond campus.

  • A PNW cheerleader walks in with a "40" sign to honor 40 years of service for lead service maintenance worker Tommy Sanchez at PNW Founders Day 2024.

    March 6, 2024

    PNW Celebrates Student, Faculty and Staff Achievements

    Purdue University Northwest recognized several exemplary students, faculty and staff members, nominated by their institutional peers, for accomplishments relating to their on-campus community-building and leadership.

  • An entrance to PNW's Classroom Office Building

    May 10, 2023

    Hammond Campus – Summer Construction Updates

    Now that the semester is over, summer construction projects have begun that affect some parking and building access on Hammond Campus, including CLO and Anderson.