Welcome Back to School!

September 27, 2023
A student smiles and holds up an "I'm Powering Onward" t-shirt

Welcome back, students! We loved seeing you all at this year’s welcome weeks and homecoming events.

Keep the fun going by joining a student organization, attending other Student Life events or by cheering on the PNW Pride at one of their games!

A student smiles and holds up an "I'm Powering Onward" t-shirt

T-shirts distributed at the Welcome Rallies sported a unique "I'm Powering Onward" design.

Aerial shot of the DSAC gymnasium during the Westville Welcome Rally

Students at the Westville Rally got plenty of swag and food to kick off this school year.

Students fill the halls of SULB during a welcome rally

The extreme heat didn't stop students from having fun at this year's Hammond Welcome Rally!

Two students sit at a table during a welcome rally event. They are both looking at someone off camera

Student organizations were well represented during the Welcome Rallies.

Two students smile while taking a photo with a photographer

Students at the Westville Welcome Rally were all smiles for photos!

Two students pose together and smile

Fun backdrops provided the perfect spot for back to school photos with friends!

Students visit tables during the Hammond Welcome Rally

Student organizations, colleges and departments joined in on the tabling fun.

Students hold color powder packets to throw at race participants

Students, faculty and staff celebrated their PNW pride at the 2023 Pride Stride 5K color run/walk!

A student gets their face painted

This year's Pride Stride event included t-shirt giveaways, face painting, food, music and more.

Fully stocked food pantry shelves

Students, faculty and staff showed up for the Chancellor's Cup Challenge! Winners include: University/Honors College (Faculty and Staff Division); The HTM Club (Student Group Division); and Enrollment Management and Student Affair, 889 items (Faculty/Staff Most Items Donated)!

Three students stand together at the Homecoming Sports Festival

The 2023 Homecoming Sports Festival featured food, games, and fun times.

Two men's soccer players run downfield. The ball is in mid-air

All of the PNW sports teams brought home a win or tie during Homecoming Sports Fest!

A PNW cheerleader stands and smiles while being lifted into a pyramid. Other cheerleaders smile and watch.

There was plenty of Pride to go around at this year's Homecoming Sports Festival.

Trivia players sit at round tables

Students, faculty and staff packed Alumni Hall for Homecoming Trivia Night!

Students sit in chairs, looking at a stage.

Students joined the Career Center's Pride Professional Development Night for a panel, resume reviews, mock interviews, the clothing closet and a headshot photo booth!

Three alumni sit in a chairs. A staff member is standing off to the right side

Several PNW Alumni joined the Career Center's Pride Professional Development night for a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion panel.

Balloons at the entrance of Alumni Hall

Students were able to dance the night away at the Student Life Homecoming Dance!