A combination of building blocks, STEM kits and time spent observing her father led Malina Harris (BS ’26) to a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology in the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest …
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Casandra Vickers remembers not stepping much outside of her comfort zone when she began her PNW academic career. “Then, something clicked during my second year,” she said. “Being first-generation, I was involved in TRIO Student Support …
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Sparked by the national conversation surrounding the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Angel Carrillo’s (BA ‘25) interest in politics and government began early. That passion led Carrillo to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and …
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Jezelyn Torres (BS ‘26) pursued her passion and followed her dream to earn a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies from the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Purdue …
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Shelby Noonan’s (BS ‘26) early introduction to the construction field sparked a lifelong fascination with the industry and set her on the path to earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management Engineering Technology (CMET) from …
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Cooper Olson can tell you all about how learning to ice skate and play hockey is a rite of passage for young Minnesotans. Since Olson did not skate as fast as some his childhood peers, he gravitated toward the goalie position. It was ultimately the best …
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The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest welcomed approximately 150 high school students from six Northwest Indiana high schools to the inaugural SPARK Summit in early May at Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Westville campus. Designed to inspire …
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Purdue University Northwest (PNW) awarded seed funding to three innovative entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell, the university’s annual pitch competition designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business ventures. The 2026 PNW Big …
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Major shifts in modern-day technologies, such as artificial intelligence, are transforming how people learn, work, communicate and more. Sometimes, these changes can feel scary or concerning for how they will impact the future. However, the needs that people …
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Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has been recognized by the FirstGen Forward Network as a Network Champion institution for its continuous efforts to provide holistic and quality support for first-generation college students. PNW becomes the first higher …
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