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Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest opens 2026 nominations

Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest opens 2026 nominations

  • Purdue Northwest

The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest is accepting nominations through August 28, 2026, for its 21st annual Innovators Awards honoring regional innovation.

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Search for next vice chancellor for finance and administration

Search for next vice chancellor for finance and administration

  • Purdue Northwest

PNW is partnering with Isaacson, Miller to conduct a search for a new vice chancellor for finance and administration, planned to begin in January 2027.

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Changes to PNW Windows computers during migration

Changes to PNW Windows computers during migration

  • Purdue Northwest

PNW Windows computers will migrate to the central Purdue Active Directory over two weeks, with unit-specific timelines and optional early self-service migration.

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RDA advances blight removal and planning in northwest Indiana

RDA advances blight removal and planning in northwest Indiana

  • City of Gary Indiana

Northwest Indiana RDA approves a $2.87 million Gary blight demolition contract and three Development Catalyst Grants to support planning and code updates.

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Munster Police Department hiring new police officers

Munster Police Department hiring new police officers

  • City of Munster

The Munster Police Department is conducting a hiring process for police officers, with applications due at the Records window by July 6, 2026, at 4 p.m.

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Apprenticeships boost wages and careers in Indiana

Apprenticeships boost wages and careers in Indiana

  • Governor's Office

Indiana expands apprenticeships under Gov. Braun, adding nearly 14,000 new apprentices, more federal funding and mentorship resources to boost wages and careers.

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Summer yoga classes at Purdue University Northwest

Summer yoga classes at Purdue University Northwest

  • Purdue Northwest

PNW Employee Wellness and the Fitness Center offer summer yoga classes starting June 23 for benefits-eligible employees at the Hammond campus Fitness and Recreation Center.

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Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest opens 2026 nominations

Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest opens 2026 nominations

    The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest is accepting nominations through August 28, 2026, for its 21st annual Innovators Awards honoring regional innovation.

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    Search for next vice chancellor for finance and administration

    Search for next vice chancellor for finance and administration

      PNW is partnering with Isaacson, Miller to conduct a search for a new vice chancellor for finance and administration, planned to begin in January 2027.

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      Changes to PNW Windows computers during migration

      Changes to PNW Windows computers during migration

        PNW Windows computers will migrate to the central Purdue Active Directory over two weeks, with unit-specific timelines and optional early self-service migration.

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        RDA advances blight removal and planning in northwest Indiana

        RDA advances blight removal and planning in northwest Indiana

          Northwest Indiana RDA approves a $2.87 million Gary blight demolition contract and three Development Catalyst Grants to support planning and code updates.

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          Munster Police Department hiring new police officers

          Munster Police Department hiring new police officers

            The Munster Police Department is conducting a hiring process for police officers, with applications due at the Records window by July 6, 2026, at 4 p.m.

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            Apprenticeships boost wages and careers in Indiana

            Apprenticeships boost wages and careers in Indiana

              Indiana expands apprenticeships under Gov. Braun, adding nearly 14,000 new apprentices, more federal funding and mentorship resources to boost wages and careers.

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              PNW IEEE honor society chapter earns outstanding award

              PNW IEEE honor society chapter earns outstanding award

                Purdue University Northwest’s IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu honor society chapter earned the 2024-2025 Outstanding Chapter Award for its leadership, service and programming.

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                Hvac system running at limited capacity at Westville campus

                Hvac system running at limited capacity at Westville campus

                  A mechanical failure at Purdue University Northwest’s Westville Campus central plant has reduced HVAC capacity while repairs are scheduled for June 12, 2026.

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                  Inside the numbers: PNW athletics 2025-26 year in review

                  Inside the numbers: PNW athletics 2025-26 year in review

                    Purdue Northwest Athletics’ 2025-26 year featured record GPAs, conference titles, national tournament berths and program-first milestones across multiple sports.

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                    Goal-den standard: Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson

                    Goal-den standard: Meet PNW graduate Cooper Olson

                      Mechanical engineering graduate and hockey goalie Cooper Olson starts his professional career with the Indiana Sentinels after a record-setting run at PNW.

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                      Chris Vincent named head Purdue Northwest women’s basketball coach

                      Chris Vincent named head Purdue Northwest women’s basketball coach

                        Purdue Northwest hires Chris Vincent as head women’s basketball coach, bringing 14 years of experience and a record of success at Langston, Yale and beyond.

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                        Purdue Northwest promotes Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director

                        Purdue Northwest promotes Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director

                          Purdue University Northwest has promoted Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director for student success, expanding her leadership in academics and operations.

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                          National championship football trophy tour to visit IU Northwest

                          National championship football trophy tour to visit IU Northwest

                            Indiana University Northwest will host a free public stop of the National Championship Football Trophy Tour on March 31 at Moraine Student Center in Gary, Indiana.

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                            Ross and Taylor earn All-GLIAC honors for men’s basketball

                            Ross and Taylor earn All-GLIAC honors for men’s basketball

                              Purdue Northwest’s Kyle Ross and Kevin Taylor earned first- and second-team All-GLIAC honors after leading the Pride in scoring and rebounding in 2025-26.

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                              Men's basketball falls in OT at Lake Superior State

                              Men's basketball falls in OT at Lake Superior State

                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball fell 93-91 in overtime at Lake Superior State in the GLIAC quarterfinal, despite 27 points from Kyle Ross and 25 from Kevin Taylor.

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                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball holds off Saginaw Valley State

                                Purdue Northwest men’s basketball holds off Saginaw Valley State

                                  Purdue Northwest men’s basketball beat Saginaw Valley State 76-67 at home, shooting 45.5% from three and 87.0% at the line behind 22 points from Garrett Clark.

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