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September 23, 2025
Purdue University Northwest earned several recognitions for its academic quality and social mobility in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Among the newly published rankings, PNW earned a top 50 recognition for its undergraduate engineering programs.
September 22, 2025
Purdue University Northwest offers campus preview event for prospective college students
PNW invites prospective college students and their families to attend Preview PNW on Saturday, Oct. 18 on the Hammond campus. For more information, or to register visit pnw.edu/preview.
September 11, 2025
Purdue University Northwest reports gains in fall enrollment
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed 1,816 new undergraduate students, which represents a 6% increase in the incoming undergraduate class. The First Time in College (FTIC) cohort increased 10.5%. PNW also noted a record 70.5% retention rate for returning second-year students for the 2025-26 academic year.
September 8, 2025
Purdue University Northwest professor named Fulbright Specialist
Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University Northwest, has been named a U.S. Fulbright Specialist. He will collaborate with faculty members at Politecnico di Torino in Turin, Italy on enhancing the university’s ability to train aerospace engineers in virtual reality.
September 4, 2025
Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame awards
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is inviting nominations for impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
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.
August 28, 2025
Register for Friday University programs at Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites community members to attend insightful and engaging lectures led by university faculty members during fall 2025 - without the pressure of tests or grades.
August 26, 2025
Which Degree is Right for Me – Engineering or Engineering Technology?
Engineers and engineering technologists are problem-solvers who help design, build and improve the world around us. From bridges and buildings to apps, machines and energy systems, they help turn ideas into real, working solutions.
August 21, 2025
PNW helps K-12 students kickstart their school year through supply giveaways
PNW Pride mascot Leo helps distribute backpacks on Aug. 7 during the “Roaring Back to School” school-supply giveaway at PNW’s Hammond campus.
August 18, 2025
PNW awarded $1.8 million in federal funding for TRIO Student Support Services
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) TRIO Student Support Services program was awarded $1.8 million in renewed funding for the next five years.
