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January 13, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces new dean of the College of Business
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced David G. Taylor will serve as the Teddy Jacobi Dean of the PNW College of Business, effective July 1, 2026. Taylor was selected through a national search process.
December 19, 2025
PNW College of Business Alumni Week Strengthens Career Connections and Celebrates Student Confidence
The Purdue Northwest College of Business brought alumni back to classrooms across campus for its annual College of Business Alumni Week, creating opportunities for students to learn directly from business professionals who once sat in their seats.
December 17, 2025
PNW College of Business First Gen Scholars Explore Indianapolis
Eight College of Business students traveled to Indianapolis over fall break as part of the College of Business First Gen Scholars initiative, an immersive three-day experience designed to expand professional horizons, foster community and empower first-generation students with new confidence as they prepare for their careers.
October 23, 2025
College of Business Alumni Week Returns to Inspire and Connect
This fall, Purdue University Northwest’s College of Business invites graduates back to campus for College of Business Alumni Week, happening November 3 through 7, 2025.
October 3, 2025
College of Business Dean Search Update
Purdue University Northwest announces the launch of the national search for the next Teddy Jacobi Dean of the College of Business!
June 10, 2025
Update on Leadership of the College of Business
Kwangsoo Park, Associate Dean and Director of the White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, will begin serving as Interim Dean of the College of Business at Purdue University Northwest, effective July 4, 2025.
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.
March 12, 2025
HTM faculty member Pitparnee Stompor earns 2025 Purdue Focus Award
Pitparnee Stompor, clinical professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, was selected to receive Purdue University’s 2025 Focus Award.
December 4, 2024
Planning for Success: Meet Fall 2024 PNW graduate Kosta Nicolaou
A family vacation to Walt Disney World inspired Kosta Nicolaou, ’24, to take a closer look at a career in the hospitality and tourism management (HTM) field.
November 7, 2024
Hospitality Robot Fuels Innovative Learning
The White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has added a state-of-the-art service delivery robot, BellaBot, to its curriculum. This innovative technology will helps students explore how employers collaborate with robots in real-world hospitality settings.









