Purdue University Northwest (PNW) welcomed students back for the new academic year during the university’s annual Welcome Rallies on August 26 and 27. The rallies cap off PNW’s Welcome Week and give both new and returning students the opportunity to meet with their peers, learn more about campus life, participate in fun activities and giveaways, … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun today signed an executive order granting special paid leave to eligible Indiana state employees whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by the recent flooding and severe weather. “State employees serve Hoosiers every day, and some are now facing the difficult work of recovering from severe damage to their own … Read more
Governor encourages Hoosiers to use new texting service as federal disaster assistance becomes available INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun visited Indiana 211 today to thank the team responsible for connecting Hoosiers impacted by the recent severe storms and flooding with food, housing, disaster relief and other resources available in their communities. Indiana 211’s website and … Read more
(Gary, IN) The final game between the RailCats and the Sioux City Explorers was played on a gorgeous Thursday evening with two young right-handers pitching. The series was split through two and it would be Frank Plesac facing Hunter Poe to decide who walked away with an important win during the heart of the playoff … Read more
The Purdue Northwest men’s soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 1-0 shutout victory on the road at Lewis on Thursday evening.
The Purdue Northwest women’s soccer team opened the 2026 season with a hard-fought 1-1 tie on the road at Quincy on Thursday night. Records: Purdue Northwest (0-0-1, 0-0-0), Quincy (0-0-1, 0-0-0) Location: Jack Mackenzie Field – Quincy, Ill. Attendance: 106 Purdue Northwest hits the road once again when they travel to take on Truman State … Read more
Emergency Management & Homeland Security FEMA and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security will begin rapid intake for all Lake County residents who experienced home damage and whose homes were uninsured or underinsured, beginning Friday, August 28. Intake center staff can help you start your FEMA application, check your application status, and get answers to … Read more
Dear Students: As your Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 2026-27 academic year at Purdue University Northwest. Whether you are beginning this next step in your journey with us or returning for another year, we are excited to have you as part … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined executives of Rolls-Royce today in Indianapolis to cut the ribbon on the company’s $1 billion, decade-long investment in its Indiana manufacturing, assembly and test facilities. The investment – the largest the company has made in the United States – marks a significant commitment to creating high-quality jobs in … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Gov. Mike Braun joined executives of SK hynix today in West Lafayette to break ground on the company’s new next-generation High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production hub, the latest step in a $4 billion investment in Indiana that is expected to create a robust semiconductor ecosystem supporting 7,000 direct and indirect local jobs. … Read more