Purdue University Northwest

Purdue University Northwest has named its next provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. Dr. Marie Mora will join the university this July.

The city of Valparaiso may soon be adding land for a new gas station and future industrial development. The city council heard a pair of annexation requests Monday.

Purdue University Northwest professors are voicing their opposition to a State Senate bill that would drastically change tenure at public universities.

Purdue University Northwest is being recognized for its efforts to support first-generation college students.

Purdue University Northwest Provost Dr. Chris Holford will soon be taking over as Purdue Northwest's chancellor. Purdue says its board of trustees ratified Holford's appointment Friday. He takes over as chancellor on January 8.

Purdue University Northwest has announced the speaker lineup for the 70th season of its Sinai Forum.

Purdue Northwest is looking for nominations for its Society of Innovators. Residents can nominate individuals or teams, including self-nominations, until July 31. Innovators who live or work in the seven-county Northwest Indiana region are eligible.

Region professionals have a chance to brush up on their leadership skills.

Many children who rely on school meals for their nutrition struggle with food insecurity on the weekends.

Enrollment is up at Purdue University Northwest. PNW is reporting a fall 2022 enrollment of 8,911, a 1.3-percent increase from last school year. The number of first-time freshmen increased by about 21 percent.