Athletics
July 1, 2026
Catch the momentum as PNW enters our Lions era. At the heart of the Purdue Northwest community is a fierce commitment to changing students’ lives. Together, we are powering onward.
June 16, 2026
Inside The Numbers: PNW Athletics 2025-26 Year in Review
The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics celebrated another outstanding year during the 2025–26 season.
June 12, 2026
PNW Athletics Earns 21st Straight Semester Above 3.0 GPA
The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics has achieved its 21st consecutive semester with a cumulative GPA above 3.0, reinforcing PNW's long-standing commitment to academic excellence.
May 29, 2026
PNW Athletics celebrates 8th Annual Leo Awards
Purdue University Northwest Athletics revealed its 2025-26 academic year award winners at the 8th Annual Leo Awards on May 25.
April 30, 2026
Goal-den standard: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Cooper Olson
Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson, BSME ‘26, who is kicking off a professional hockey career after earning a mechanical engineering degree in the classroom.
April 30, 2026
Purdue University Northwest raises over $1.6 million on 2026 PNW Day of Giving
A collective outpouring of generosity from PNW supporters raised a record 3,118 gifts amounting to over $1.6 million on the 13th annual PNW Day of Giving, held April 29.
April 17, 2026
Chris Vincent Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Purdue Northwest Director of Athletics Rick Costello has announced the hiring of Chris Vincent as the next head coach of the women's basketball program.
March 30, 2026
Purdue Northwest Elevates Natalie Jarrett to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Success
The Purdue University Northwest Department of Athletics has announced the promotion of Natalie Jarrett to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Success, reinforcing the department's commitment to academic excellence and student-athlete development.
March 17, 2026
Cooper Olson Signs with the Indiana Sentinels of the FPHL
Senior goaltender Cooper Olson, who competed for PNW ACHA Division 1 Hockey, has signed a professional contract with the Indiana Sentinels of the Federal Prospects Hockey League, becoming the first player in program history to sign a professional deal.
March 9, 2026
Purdue University Northwest Unveils Lions Athletics Nickname
Purdue University Northwest announced today that its athletics teams will compete as the PNW Lions, effective July 1, 2026.