Chancellor Holford
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.
February 10, 2025
Condolences for the Family of Chancellor Emeritus James Yackel
With sincere condolences, we share news of the passing of Chancellor Emeritus James Yackel. He served as chancellor of Purdue University Calumet from 1990-2001.
January 13, 2025
PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford looks back his first year in office, thanking faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community leaders for support for ambitious goals to lead transformational change.
January 12, 2025
NWI Times: Purdue University Northwest Is Transforming the Region
Looking back on his first year in office, PNW Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford writes in the Northwest Indiana Times about his gratitude for regional leaders, companies, and supporters who share our vision to strengthen the region’s economy, expand educational opportunities and provide community resources
January 6, 2025
Purdue University Northwest welcomes Alejandra Y. Castillo as Senior Fellow for Economic Development
Alejandra Y. Castillo has joined Purdue University Northwest (PNW) as Senior Fellow for Economic Development.
December 16, 2024
New Schedule for Commencement Ceremonies
Beginning Spring 2025, Purdue University Northwest will hold a single commencement ceremony each year in May.
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.
December 11, 2024
Throughout the fall 2024 semester, you have continued to make Purdue University Northwest a university that transforms students’ lives and our communities.
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.
October 29, 2024
Supporting PNW student retention is a shared endeavor
Every faculty and staff member plays an important part in supporting student retention and degree attainment at PNW through the connections we make with our students.