Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Office of Alumni Engagement hosted its second annual “Unleashing Empowerment” event on March 13. This year’s installment, entitled “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations,”...
Education
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...
Midwest Center for Youth & Families’ Midwest Academy helps students achieve academic success while receiving care
The staff at Midwest Center for Youth & Families have dedicated themselves to helping adolescents and children from across the United States overcome complex mental illness for the past 27 years. This facility, which has locations in Kouts and...
Supporting educators for student success
At Big Shoulders Fund, we are committed to empowering educators with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality education to students. As part of this mission Bishop Noll Institute hosted Cohort 2 of the Big Shoulders Fund Northwest...
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...
21st Annual Community Employment & Internship Fair set for April 11
Event at IU Northwest to help connect Northwest Indiana employers with prospective employees Indiana University Northwest will host a Community Employment & Internship Fair. The event is free and open to the public. Employment and internship fair...
Stock Market Program comes to Northwest Indiana
Big Shoulders Fund Northwest Indiana is bringing financial literacy and investment education to students through its new Stock Market Program. Eighth grade students research stocks, with each class receiving $3,000 to invest. Classes earn a 2 percent...
SGA continues improving through communication, collaboration and community
Student Government Association President Maha Alshamaileh makes her impact through involvement in class, the community and on campus Maha Alshamaileh has a packed schedule, to say the least. The junior psychology major is a top student, research...
Leadership Academy to welcome new participants
The spring session of the Michigan City Neighborhood Leadership Academy is kicking off April 10. The program is a partnership between the City of Michigan City and the Economic Development Corporation Michigan City. It is aimed at individuals who are...
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...