Strategic Plan
September 16, 2026
Excellence Evolving Year 1: Celebrating Our Progress Together
As our new academic year is underway, I am delighted to share the Year 1 progress report for our university's strategic plan, Excellence Evolving: PNW 2025-2030.
September 14, 2026
Starting 9/23, You’re Invited to Excellence Evolving: Campus Conversations!
Join the Strategic Implementation and Action Committee for virtual lunchtime sessions to hear updates on emerging initiatives, share your ideas and discover opportunities for collaboration.
February 6, 2026
Meet the Contributor Behind the RISE Logo: Nerissa C. Fezler
Nerissa C. Fezler, a proud PNW alumna and the current Social Media and Events Coordinator for the PNW College of Business, won the RISE Logo Contest with her concept that represented the perseverance, growth and collective spirit of the campuses.
January 13, 2026
Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan Implementation
See updates regarding the implementation of PNW's strategic plan, including RISE & Reflect: Your Voice in Our Strategic Plan events and the winner of the RISE Logo Competition.
September 26, 2025
Help Shape the Visual Identity of Our Strategic Plan
We're excited to invite students, faculty and staff to participate in the RISE Logo Contest, a creative opportunity to help visually represent PNW’s new strategic plan, Excellence Evolving: 2025 – 2030.
April 14, 2025
Announcing PNW’s New Strategic Plan: Excellence Evolving: 2025–2030
Chancellor Chris Holford is excited to share PNW's new strategic plan, “Excellence Evolving: 2025-2030,” which will serve as a road map for university priorities over the next five years.
February 19, 2025
Your earnest participation and valuable input over these past several months have significantly shaped PNW's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, “Excellence Evolving.” From our students, faculty and staff to our alumni and community partners, I am proud of your commitment to ensuring our university is responsive to the future needs of our students and the communities we serve.
January 30, 2025
Strategic Planning: PNW Values and Open Forum Sessions
See the latest Strategic Planning updates, including a finalized Mission and Vision statement, PNW values and upcoming Open Forum Sessions.
November 20, 2024
PNW Campus Community Setting the Path for the Next Five Years
Thanks to the outpouring of ideas, discussion and collaboration from all areas of the Purdue University Northwest (PNW) community, we are well on our way to establishing a new strategic plan during the spring semester.
November 8, 2024
Strategic Plan: Mission, Vision and Ongoing Progress
After considering all of the university-wide conversations and subsequent feedback, the Strategic Planning Steering Committee now has the final versions of the PNW Mission and Vision.