leadership
May 17, 2023
I am pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the internal search for the associate vice chancellor for Academic Affairs. Please join me in congratulating Raida Abuizam as our new AVCAA effective June 1, 2023.
April 28, 2023
2023 Teaching Incentive Award Winners
I am delighted to announce the sixth cohort of the Teaching Incentive Program Award winners. The Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award recognizes and incentivizes contributions to Purdue University Northwest in instructional excellence.
April 21, 2023
Transition to Faculty, June 30, 2024
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Chancellor of Purdue University Northwest these past 12 years. As you may know, the Purdue University system has a policy limiting how long one can serve in leadership positions. For the last few years, I have known that my last day as Chancellor will be June 30, 2024.
February 22, 2023
Recruiting Students for LEAD Academy
We are looking for students who have demonstrated leadership and who would benefit from the opportunity to add to their leadership skillset.
January 30, 2023
PNW celebrates Black History Month with calendar of events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will commemorate Black History Month with a wide-range of programming that honors the rich culture, history and achievements of African-Americans and the African Diaspora. Lectures, discussions, networking, trivia and open mic nights are among the scheduled activities for the month.
January 9, 2023
Appointment of Executive Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Now that the search has concluded, it is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Laura Odom as the new Executive Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
December 14, 2022
An Apology from Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas L. Keon
Read the statement addressing comments Chancellor Keon made during the December 10, 2022 Purdue University Northwest commencement ceremony.
December 7, 2022
Title IX Service Award Recipients
Four individuals affiliated with Purdue University Northwest are winners of the 2022 Title IX Distinguished Service Award from Purdue University. As reported in Purdue Today, our colleagues and alumna are among 15 recipients of this prestigious award.
December 5, 2022
An Outstanding Year for Purdue Northwest
2022 has been an outstanding year for Purdue Northwest. Your hard work and dedication to our university, and especially to our students, has moved us forward in so many ways.
October 31, 2022
PNW Building Ecosystem to Drive Economic Development for Northwest Indiana
PNW Chancellor Thomas L. Keon’s column in The Times of Northwest Indiana praises PNW’s new Doctor of Technology (DTech) applied research program and highlights how those doctoral students will be key players in innovation opportunities for Northwest Indiana, particularly through the Roberts Impact Lab at PNW.
