History Philosophy Political Science Economics
May 15, 2023
Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee Highlights AAPI Topics
This spring, Purdue University Northwest recognized Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage with cultural events addressing topics such as history, art, and archaeology.
April 10, 2023
Lionhearted Leaders: Yu Ouyang
PNW's Lionhearted Leaders are faculty recognized for their exceptional work inside and outside the classroom. Meet Yu Ouyang, professor of Political Science and a Lionhearted Leader in the College of History, Philosophy, Political Science and Economics,
December 7, 2022
Read the Sixth Issue of PNW’s Philosophy Magazine: “Symphony of Reason!”
Welcome to PNW’s philosophy magazine, pioneered and created by Deepa Majumdar. The purpose of this magazine is to encourage philosophical reflection and creativity in PNW students. In this third issue, we have seven authentic student voices reflecting on a range of authors (Plato, Descartes, Epictetus, etc.) and topics (truth, historiography, etc.).
September 19, 2022
PNW’s Pi Sigma Alpha receives Best Chapter Award for 2021-2022
Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (PSA), the national political science honor society, has been awarded a Best Chapter Award for 2021-2022. This latest recognition marks the third year in a row that PNW’s Tau Psi chapter has received this award.
March 22, 2022
Lionhearted Leaders: Wendy St. Jean
Wendy St. Jean, associate professor of History in the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, constantly surveys her students to see what contemporary interests they have when it comes to learning about the past.
February 10, 2022
Sharing Sad News of the Passing of Saul Lerner
It is with deep sadness that we share that Saul Lerner, a professor of history in the Department of History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Purdue University Northwest since 1967, died on Tuesday, February 8. He was 85 years old.
January 5, 2022
Viviana Plaza, ’21, graduated in May with a major in Political Science. Currently, she works for the LaPorte County Government as a Community Development Specialist.
September 15, 2021
PNW will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a variety of cultural and academic events. Observed annually in the U.S. between September 15 and October 15, the events will examine the history, culture and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities.
September 8, 2021
Local Memorial Service to be Held for Beloved History Lecturer Valentino Martinez
A local memorial service for Valentino Martinez, longtime continuing lecturer in History, will be held on Saturday, September 25 at the St. John Township Community Center in Schererville IN from 3 to 7 p.m.
July 15, 2021
Featured Alumni Sara Welsh: A Love for History
Sara Welsh graduated from Purdue Northwest with a Bachelor’s in social studies teaching in 2006.