Honors
May 5, 2026
Engineering a Path to the Future: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Malina Harris
A combination of building blocks, STEM kits and time spent observing her father led Malina Harris (BS ’26) to a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
May 5, 2026
Transforming into a leader: Meet 2026 PNW graduate Casandra Vickers
Casandra Vickers remembers not stepping much outside of her comfort zone beyond her coursework when she began her PNW academic career.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.