Honors

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  May 9, 2025

  Minding the Future: Meet 2025 PNW Graduate Chloe Belford

  For Student President Chloe Belford, ‘25, a passion for criminal justice and a pivotal class in elementary psychology prompted a degree in Psychology.

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  May 7, 2025

  Head of the Class: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Fatima Chavez

  For Fatima Chavez, ‘25, a part-time job in a classroom prompted a passion for education that culminated with her degree this spring in Elementary Education: Special Needs.

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  May 5, 2025

  Raising the Bar: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Mya Bell

  A last-minute decision to join a PNW campus tour culminated in Mya Bell, ‘25, earning dual bachelor’s degrees in Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS) and Political Science.

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  May 1, 2025

  Purdue University Northwest raises nearly $2 million on PNW Day of Giving

  PNW ranked third in the Purdue system for total gifts during its Day of Giving, with a 50% rise in participation and more than 3,100 contributions supporting scholarships, academics and student initiatives.

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  April 30, 2025

  Inspired to serve: Meet PNW 2025 graduate Savannah Benitez

  Savannah Benitez, BSB ’25, feels amazed and grateful for how far she has come during her academic career at Purdue University Northwest (PNW).

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  April 25, 2025

  Charting a Path: Meet 2025 PNW graduate Felipe Oria

  A trip to the emergency room during the pandemic inspired Felipe Oria, ’25, to uproot his life, move back to Indiana, commit to becoming a nurse.

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  April 4, 2025

  PNW Honors Five Impactful Leaders at Fourth Annual Alumni Hall of Fame Induction

  Purdue University Northwest celebrated five impactful alumni on April 3, 2025, including the induction of Nicole Kupchik and Mitchell “Mason” Macenski into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.

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  November 7, 2024

  PNW Honors College earns Outstanding Youth Organization Award from City of Hammond

  Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Honors College students were recognized with the 2024 Outstanding Youth Organization Award during the City of Hammond’s 37th annual Volunteer Awards Banquet.

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  August 9, 2024

  PNW names 2024 Academic and Student Success Advisor of the Year

  Allison Vickers, academic and student success advisor at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), has been named the 2024 Academic and Student Success Advisor of the Year. The award recognizes the critical role academic advising plays in helping students successfully navigate the college experience.

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  May 1, 2024

  Scrubbing in: Meet 2024 PNW graduate Christopher Pabey

  Christopher Pabey was first inspired by nurses when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 8. Now, he's on his way to graduate from our College of Nursing, hoping to do the same for others.