Purdue University Northwest marked its 10th anniversary gala, drawing over 600 supporters and raising more than $450,000 for student scholarships and alumni honors.
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- Governor's Office
Gov. Mike Braun visits Indiana communities to highlight job growth, higher wages, workforce training, small businesses and EMS professionals across the state.
- Purdue Northwest
Purdue University Northwest names Diane Wisniewski and Chef Rick Smith to lead PNW Dining Services as it transitions to a self-operated program in July 2026.
- Governor's Office
Merrell Bros. will invest $16.5 million to expand its Kokomo, Indiana, headquarters, doubling its footprint and creating 35 high-wage jobs by the end of 2028.
- City of Munster
Munster Police will host town-wide block parties Aug. 1 with fees waived, visiting events to select Block Unity Awards winners honored at National Night Out.
- Governor's Office
Gov. Mike Braun signs HEA 1210 to protect Hoosier taxpayers, expand property tax deductions and credits for disabled veterans, and improve transparency on bills.
- Purdue Northwest
Purdue University Northwest was voted “Best University” for the third consecutive year in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 “Best of the Region” ballot.
Purdue University Northwest marked its 10th anniversary gala, drawing over 600 supporters and raising more than $450,000 for student scholarships and alumni honors.
Gov. Mike Braun visits Indiana communities to highlight job growth, higher wages, workforce training, small businesses and EMS professionals across the state.
Purdue University Northwest names Diane Wisniewski and Chef Rick Smith to lead PNW Dining Services as it transitions to a self-operated program in July 2026.
Merrell Bros. will invest $16.5 million to expand its Kokomo, Indiana, headquarters, doubling its footprint and creating 35 high-wage jobs by the end of 2028.
Munster Police will host town-wide block parties Aug. 1 with fees waived, visiting events to select Block Unity Awards winners honored at National Night Out.
Gov. Mike Braun signs HEA 1210 to protect Hoosier taxpayers, expand property tax deductions and credits for disabled veterans, and improve transparency on bills.
Purdue University Northwest was voted “Best University” for the third consecutive year in The Times of Northwest Indiana’s 2026 “Best of the Region” ballot.
Indiana University Northwest was voted Best Adult Educational Institution in Northwest Indiana and placed second for Best College/University in the 2026 regional awards.
Mechanical engineering graduate and hockey goalie Cooper Olson starts his professional career with the Indiana Sentinels after a record-setting run at PNW.
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.
Purdue University Northwest has promoted Natalie Jarrett to senior associate athletic director for student success, expanding her leadership in academics and operations.
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.
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.
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.
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.