Purdue University Northwest

PNW’s College of Nursing adds newborn-focused simulation equipment

PNW’s College of Nursing adds newborn-focused simulation equipment The College of Nursing at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is adding to its state-of-the-art health simulation labs with new specialty equipment focused on pregnancy, childbirth and newborn health care. These latest training tools will be...

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HTM faculty member Pitparnee Stompor earns 2025 Purdue Focus Award

HTM faculty member Pitparnee Stompor earns 2025 Purdue Focus Award Pitparnee Stompor, clinical professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM), was selected to receive Purdue University’s 2025 Focus Award in recognition for outstanding contributions to furthering Purdue’s commitment to disability...

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Alejandra Castillo Helps Illuminate the Ecosystem Behind Economic Development Planning

Alejandra Castillo Helps Illuminate the Ecosystem Behind Economic Development Planning Alejandra Y. Castillo joined Purdue University Northwest in January 2025 as the university’s Senior Fellow for Economic Development. As a distinguished and experienced leader with over two decades of experience in public service and nonprofit...

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Applications open for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana program

Applications open for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana program The Leadership Institute at Purdue Northwest (PNW) has opened applications for the 2025-2026 Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) program. This premium leadership program, facilitated by a team that includes faculty members from the PNW’s...

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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announces winners of the Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition held in Westville

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announces winners of the Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition held in Westville The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2025 Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Westville. Five winners were selected from 17 student teams that presented their startup pitches at Purdue University...

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Purdue University Northwest announces José Sánchez as next dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences

Purdue University Northwest announces José Sánchez as next dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences Purdue University Northwest (PNW) announced following a national search that José R. Sánchez will join the university as dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences, effective May 1, 2025. Sánchez most recently served at Merrimack College...

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PNW recognizes outstanding students, faculty and staff members during Founders Day celebration

PNW recognizes outstanding students, faculty and staff members during Founders Day celebration Purdue University Northwest recognized several exemplary students, faculty and staff members, nominated by their institutional peers, for accomplishments relating to their on-campus community-building and leadership. The awards were announced at the...

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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest announces winners of the inaugural Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest announces winners of the inaugural Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2025 Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Hammond. Five winners were selected from sixteen student teams that presented their startup pitches at Purdue...

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PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations

PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public. On March 13 starting at 4 p.m., PNW will bring together three...

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