Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions for 2026-27 academic year
Eight Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval today (April 10) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2026-27 academic year. The faculty members’ promotions are effective Aug. 17, 2026.
Academic tenure is acquired on promotion to the rank of associate professor. Candidates promoted to this level have demonstrated a record of accomplishment as a faculty member and show promise of continued professional growth and recognition.
Faculty members promoted to the rank of professor have achieved a significant record in learning, discovery and engagement.
PNW faculty members promoted to the rank of professor:
- Jesse Cohn, professor of English
- Grethe Hystad, professor of Statistics
PNW faculty members promoted to the rank of associate professor:
- Jodi Allen, associate professor of Nursing
- Manisa Baker, associate professor of Nursing
- Matthew Bauman, associate professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
- Farai Gombedza, associate professor of Biochemistry
- Omeed Ilchi, associate professor of Criminal Justice
- Aref Yadollahi, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering
Arash Asrari, an untenured associate professor of Electrical Engineering, was also awarded tenure.