Purdue University Northwest to Honor 834 Candidates at Spring Commencement
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will host commencement exercises on Saturday, May 4.A total of 834 candidates have completed plans of study in PNW’s academic colleges of Business; Engineering and Sciences; Humanities, Education and Social Sciences; Nursing; and Technology. Honors College graduates who have completed enriched multidisciplinary academic opportunities, leadership engagement and community service will also be recognized.The candidates include 685 earning their
Introducing La Lumiere's New Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
It is with great excitement that after conducting a national search, Stephanie Hill will be joining the La Lumiere community in the summer of 2024 as the Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. She joins the community with nine years of independent school admissions experience, with her latest role at Santa Catalina School where she serves as the Director of Admissions, PreK - Grade 8. Stephanie is a Midwest native, having attended Lake Forest College, along with receiving her Masters of Arts in
Purdue University Northwest Announces Wide Range of Summer Camp Programs for K-12 Students
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Parents looking for fun and engaging programs for their children for summer 2024 can check out more than 20 programs serving a variety of interests for K-12 students. PNW summer camps allow participants to have fun while gaining memorable hands-on experiences.Various camps’ themes and activities will include robotics, artificial intelligence, forensics, nursing, leadership, environmental sciences, psychology, sports and more. Students can explore their areas of interest, deepen
La Porte County High School Students Attend 2024 Leadership Program
Leadership La Porte County recently completed its annual high school leadership program for students in La Porte County. Each high school in La Porte County nominated five students for participation in the program. Participating high schools included: La Porte, Lalumiere, Marquette Catholic, Michigan City, New Prairie, South Central, Tri-Township and Westville. The program was funded by a community grant from the Unity Foundation of La Porte County. Three all-day sessions were held this Spring at Red Mill
Purdue University Northwest Plans Annual Day of Giving on April 24
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. – Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites the community to support students during the 11th annual PNW Day of Giving 24-hour fundraiser on Wednesday, April 24. PNW Day of Giving is the university’s most successful campaign supporting student scholarships, academic and athletic programs, and resources that benefit PNW students. Donors are encouraged to save the date and visit dayofgiving.pnw.edu on April 24 to make a gift of their choice to PNW and help expand the many
Purdue University Northwest Announces Faculty Member Promotions
HAMMOND and WESTVILLE, Ind. — Five Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval today (April 5) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2024-25 academic year. The faculty members’ promotions are effective Aug. 12. Academic tenure is acquired on promotion to the rank of associate professor. Candidates promoted to this level have demonstrated a record of accomplishment as a faculty member and show promise of continued professional growth