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((Short description|Public university in Hammond and Westville, Indiana, U.S.))
((More citations needed|date=February 2019))
((Infobox university
| name = Purdue University Northwest
|image_name = [[File:Purdue University Northwest Seal.svg|frameless|alt=The Purdue University Northwest seal was formally adopted from the Purdue West Lafayette seal in 2016. The seal features the university's name written in an arc around a griffin, the symbol of strength in medieval heraldry. The three-part shield indicates the three stated aims of the university – education, research and service.]]
|image_upright = 0.7
| former_names = Purdue University Calumet (1946–2016)<br/>((nowrap|Purdue University North Central)) (1946–2016)
| caption = 
| established = ((start date|2016))
| type = [[public university|Public]] [[Satellite campus|regional]] [[master's university]]
| parent = [[Purdue University system]]
| academic_affiliations = [[National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program|Space-grant]]
| accreditation = [[Higher Learning Commission|HLC]]
| endowment = 
| budget = 
| chancellor = Kenneth C. Holford
| academic_staff = 
| administrative_staff = 
| students  = 9,363 (Fall 2021)
| undergrad = 8,539 (Fall 2021)
| postgrad = 824 (Fall 2021)
| doctoral = 
| city = [[Hammond, Indiana|Hammond]] and [[Westville, Indiana|Westville]]
| state = [[Indiana]]
| country = United States
| campus = 
| mascot = Lion (named Leo)
| sporting_affiliations = [[NCAA Division II]] – [[Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]]
| website = [http://www.pnw.edu www.pnw.edu]
| footnotes = 
|coor =
| colors = Campus Gold and Black<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.pnw.edu/marketing-communications/brand-guidelines/|title=PNW Brand Guidelines|access-date=9 Dec 2021))</ref> <br>((color box|#E6B10E))&nbsp;((color box|#000000)) <!-- Old Gold and Black are used for PNW Athletics, but the school colors are Campus Gold and Black, per the source. -->
| athletics_nickname = Pride
| logo = File:Purdue_Northwest_Logo.jpg
))

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|name = Hammond Campus
|established = 1946
|address = 
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|state = [[Indiana]]
|country = United States
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|campus = Urban: ((convert|194|acre|ha|1))
))

((Infobox university
|name = Westville Campus
|established = 1948
|address = 
|city = [[Westville, Indiana|Westville]]
|state = [[Indiana]]
|country = United States
|coor = ((coord|41|35|03|N|86|53|39|W|region:US_type:edu|display=inline))
|campus = Rural: ((convert|305|acre|ha|1))
))

'''Purdue University Northwest''' ('''PNW''') is a [[public university]] with two campuses in [[Northwest Indiana]]; its main campus is in [[Hammond, Indiana|Hammond]] with a branch campus<ref>((Cite web |title=Start Your Journey: Westville |url=https://www.pnw.edu/admissions/undergraduate/schedule-a-visit/start-your-journey-westville/ |access-date=2024-03-13 |website=Purdue University Northwest |language=en))</ref> in [[Westville, Indiana|Westville]]. It is part of the [[Purdue University system]] and offers more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 6,200 students with more than 64,000 alumni.

== History ==
Purdue Northwest was established in 2016 when two Purdue system universities — Purdue University Calumet and Purdue University North Central — merged.<ref>((cite web|url=http://www.nwitimes.com/news/opinion/columnists/guest-commentary/guest-commentary-unifying-northwest-indiana-for-excellence/article_063de881-d83a-5211-9ad1-e887cc275472.html|title=GUEST COMMENTARY: Unifying Northwest Indiana for excellence|author=Thomas Keon|work=nwitimes.com|access-date=11 April 2015))</ref><ref>((cite news
| author = Joseph S. Pete
| title = Purdue University Northwest now officially exists
| newspaper = [[The Times of Northwest Indiana]]
| date = March 5, 2016
| url = http://www.nwitimes.com/news/education/purdue-university-northwest-now-officially-exists/article_19e1f453-cc88-5336-928b-0e695d53a63a.html
| access-date = March 5, 2016))</ref> During World War II, each campus offered technical courses as part of the national defense training program with the federal government.<ref>((cite web|url=https://www.pnw.edu/history/|title=History|website=www.pnw.edu))</ref> The campuses remained open when the war ended in 1945, offering for-credit college courses. Both campuses became degree-offering institutions in 1946.

===Racist remarks controversy===
At Purdue Northwest’s December 2022 commencement, then-chancellor Thomas Keon used made-up words to mock [[Languages of Asia|Asian languages]], which drew backlash for the racist display and Keon subsequently issued a public apology.<ref>((cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/12/16/1143222095/purdue-northwest-chancellor-mocks-asian-language |title=A university chancellor apologized after mocking Asian languages in his speech |last=Heyward |first=Giulia |date=December 16, 2022 |website=[[NPR]] |access-date=February 15, 2024))</ref> The school’s Faculty Senate Executive Committee promptly came to a unanimous decision and delivered a letter to Keon demanding his resignation, noting that his statements insulted the [[Asian Americans|Asian American]] community and caused national outrage.<ref>((cite news|last=Alvarado|first=Carroll|last2=Sung|first2=Carolyn|title= Purdue University Northwest faculty demand chancellor resign after racist remarks|url= https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/20/us/purdue-university-northwest-faculty-demand-resign-reaj/index.html|work=CNN|date=21 December 2022|access-date=6 January 2024))</ref>

Congresswoman [[Grace Meng]] from New York released a statement condemning the “racist, insensitive, and offensive imitation” made by the chancellor.<ref>((cite press release|title=Condemns Purdue University Northwest Chancellor’s Racism Toward Asians|url=https://meng.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/meng-condemns-purdue-university-northwest-chancellor-s-racism-toward|work=Congresswoman Grace Meng|date=14 December 2022|access-date=6 January 2024))</ref> The Purdue Northwest chapter of the [[American Association of University Professors]] also released a statement that criticized Keon’s all-white senior leadership team and said the “time has come for Chancellor Keon to resign.”<ref>((cite news|last=Thorp|first=Benjamin|title=Purdue Northwest faculty senate, AAUP, demand resignation of chancellor after racist comments|url=https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/purdue-northwest-faculty-senate-aaup-demand-resignation-of-chancellor-after-racist-comments|work=WFYI|date=17 December 2022|access-date=6 January 2024))</ref>

Subsequently, [[University of Minnesota]] professor Rich Lee and other Asian American professors started a petition calling for Keon’s resignation and received over 1,100 signatures from faculty, staff, and students across the country. The petition was sent to Purdue University's Board of Trustees, Purdue University president [[Mitch Daniels]], incoming president [[Mung Chiang]], and Keon himself.<ref>((cite press release|title=Rich Lee Comments on Racist Remarks by Purdue University Northwest’s Chancellor|url=https://cla.umn.edu/psychology/news-events/story/rich-lee-comments-racist-remarks-purdue-university-northwests-chancellor|work=University of Minnesota|date=19 December 2022|access-date=6 January 2024))</ref> The [[Japanese American Citizens League]] also released a statement calling for the removal of Keon for the remarks.<ref>((cite press release|title=JACL Calls for Removal of Purdue University Northwest Chancellor for Racist Remarks|url=https://jacl.org/statements/jacl-calls-for-removal-of-purdue-university-northwest-chancellor-for-racist-remarks|work=Japanese American Citizens League|date=23 December 2022|access-date=6 January 2024))</ref>

In April 2023, the school initially announced that Keon would serve out the rest of his term until June 2024, despite calls for his resignation.<ref>((cite news|last=Yam|first=Kimmy|title= Purdue Northwest chancellor who mocked Asian languages will serve entire term |url= https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/purdue-northwest-chancellor-mocked-asian-languages-will-serve-entire-t-rcna81414|work=NBC News|date=25 April 2023|access-date=6 January 2024))</ref> Keon was ultimately replaced when, in December 2023, the Purdue Board of Trustees accepted university president Mung Chiang's recommendation to appoint Dr. Kenneth (Chris) Holford as the next chancellor, effective January 8th, 2024.<ref>((cite web |url=https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2023/Q4/purdue-university-names-chris-holford-as-next-chancellor-of-purdue-university-northwest.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CChris%E2%80%9D%20Holford%20as%20chancellor%20of,vice%20chancellor%20of%20academic%20affairs |title=Purdue University names Chris Holford as next chancellor of Purdue University Northwest |last= |first= |date=December 8, 2023 |website=Purdue University News |access-date=February 15, 2024))</ref>

== Campuses ==

=== Hammond ===
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</mapframe>The [[Hammond, Indiana|Hammond]] campus is a residential campus covering ((convert|167|acre|ha|1)). It is PNW's main campus and is located ((convert|25|mile|km|1)) from downtown Chicago. The neighborhood campus includes 17 academic and recreational buildings, a fitness center, two apartment-style student housing facilities, the White Lodging Center for Hospitality and Tourism Management, and a Challenger Learning Center. Nearby PNW Hammond facilities include the Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center, the Couple and Family Therapy Center, and Dowling Park, the home of Purdue Northwest baseball, softball, soccer and tennis. The $35 million Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building opened in August 2020, housing state-of-the art instructional and research facilities for nursing, biological sciences and STEM education.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.pnw.edu/stories/pnw-completes-state-of-the-art-nils-k-nelson-bioscience-innovation-building/|title = PNW Completes State-of-the-Art Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building))</ref>

Buildings on the Hammond campus include:
* Gyte Science Building – In 1951, the Gyte Science Building originally called the Center Building, was the first building on the Hammond campus. GYTE was named after Millard Gyte, the first director of the Hammond Calumet facility.

* E.D Anderson Building – In 1969, the E.D. Anderson Building was named after the Hammond Chamber of Commerce chairman that offered Purdue the site to build and develop the Calumet campus. ANDR is a three-story, brick structure that contains laboratories, workshops, and faculty offices.

* Andrey A. Potter Laboratory Building – In the 1970, the Andrey A. Potter laboratory Building was built and named after a long-term Purdue West Lafayette dean of engineering and advocate of technical education. This structure is 30,000 square feet.

* Student-Faculty Library Center – This 155,000 square foot structure is also known as the Student Union and Library building. This building was opened in 1971 and contains the library, a student center, bookstore, offices, and classrooms.

* Lawshe Hall – In 1973, Lawshe Hall was completed to hold the campus’ administration and enrollment management center. LAWS is a 54,000 square foot structure.

* Porter Hall – The School City of Hammond of the former Porter Elementary School purchased what is known as Porter Hall in 1980. At first, Porter Hall contained departments and offices. However, in 1991 renovations took placed and now accommodates communication and behavioral science programs.

* Donald S. Powers Computer Education Building – In 1989, the Donald S. Powers Computer education Building was built and committed to technological education in Northwest Indiana.

* Classroom Office Building – In 1996, Purdue Calumet celebrated its 50th anniversary. Since the campus was continually growing, there was a need for more classrooms and offices. In 1998, the Classroom Office Building was built.

* Indianapolis Boulevard Counseling Center – Opened in 2018, the "IBCC" houses the Couple & Family Therapy Center and the Community Counseling Center. Both are training facilities that serve the greater Northwest Indiana region with affordable quality mental health services.

=== Westville ===
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The [[Westville, Indiana|Westville]] branch campus is located on ((convert|268|acre|ha|1)) in rural La Porte County along [[U.S. Route 421|U.S. Highway 421]]. This location has three academic buildings, a spacious student services and activity center opened in 2015, and a [[Veterinary medicine|veterinary]] emergency facility. The grounds of the Westville campus feature an extensive outdoor and indoor art collection, Shakespeare's Garden adjacent to a picturesque pond, [[tennis]] courts, an eighteen-hole [[disc golf]] course, a [[baseball]] diamond, and four outdoor [[basketball]] courts.

Buildings on the campus include:

* The 70,000 square-foot Technology building was completed in 1995 and is currently the main classroom building on PNW's Westville Branch Campus. <ref>https://www.pnw.edu/about-pnw/our-history/</ref>

* Schwarz Hall – In 1967, the first building on the current location was created. Schwarz Hall, previously named the Education building, is 90,000 square feet. In 1968, the east side of the building received an addition and a year later, it was ready for occupancy. In 1984, the building received its current name in honor of Robert F. Schwarz. Schwarz was the first dean of director.

* Library-Student Faculty Building – In 1969, the need for a second building on campus was started. March 1975 completed the 100,000 square foot Library-Student-Faculty Building (LSF) was opened.

* North Central Veterinary Emergency Center – In May 2002, the North Central Veterinary Emergency Center (NCVEC) opened. This center is a 24-hour emergency veterinary clinic that tends to dogs, cats, and small animals within 50 miles.

* The James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex – October 16, 2014 saw the opening of the James B. Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex, named in honor of former Chancellor James B. Dworkin. The facility boasts a full-sized gymnasium, fitness facility with indoor running track and spacious conference center. In 2018, the complex hosted the Indiana U.S. Senate debate.<ref>((Cite news|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/post-tribune/news/ct-ptb-pnw-senate-debate-host-st-0906-story.html|title=Chicago Tribune|date=September 5, 2018|work=Post-Tribune|access-date=March 5, 2019))</ref>

=== Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest ===
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</mapframe>Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest is a 300-acre, oak preserve of formal gardens, woodlands, wetlands, prairies and hiking trails located near Valparaiso, Indiana. Open year-round, the Arboretum offers a wide variety of events and classes for all ages. Officially becoming part of Purdue University Northwest in 2018, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest provides an enriching, natural habitat for public, educational, conservation and recreational use. Located approximately 25 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and 60 miles southeast of Chicago in Valparaiso, Indiana, Gabis Arboretum offers beautiful vistas, quiet corners and hiking trails to escape into its diverse landscape.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/|title=Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest|last=Northwest|first=Purdue|date=July 9, 2018|website=Purdue University Northwest|access-date=March 5, 2019))</ref>

== Academics ==
Purdue University Northwest offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 70 areas of study, plus a doctor of nursing practice degree. Purdue Northwest has been recognized among the best regional universities in the ''U.S. News & World Report'' Best Colleges rankings (2018).<ref>((Cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges# |title=2018 Best Colleges &#124; College Rankings and Data &#124; US News Education |access-date=March 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180313020649/https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges# |archive-date=March 13, 2018 |url-status=dead ))</ref>

=== Tuition ===
Undergraduate tuition rates for full time students, as of 2019, is approximately $7,813 for in-state (Indiana resident) students and $17,654 for out-of-state students.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://admissions.pnw.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance-undergraduate/|title=Cost of Attendance – Undergraduate|date=April 14, 2016|website=Purdue University Northwest|access-date=March 5, 2019))</ref> Graduate tuition rates of at least 8 credit hours in 2018 are approximately $5,060 for in-state (Indiana resident) students and $10,798 for out-of-state students.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://admissions.pnw.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance-graduate/|title=Cost of Attendance – Graduate|date=April 14, 2016|website=Purdue University Northwest|access-date=March 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830052823/https://admissions.pnw.edu/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance-graduate/|archive-date=August 30, 2019|url-status=dead))</ref>

Incoming, out of state, freshman for the Fall of 2018 will see a decreased tuition rate due to the Reduced Out-of-State Advantage Rate (R.O.A.R.) Tuition Program.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.pnw.edu/tuition-roar/|title=ROAR: Reduced Out-of-State Advantage Rate|date=January 4, 2018|website=Purdue University Northwest|access-date=March 5, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830052823/https://www.pnw.edu/tuition-roar/|archive-date=August 30, 2019|url-status=dead))</ref> The R.O.A.R. program will give future Purdue Northwest freshman lower rates due to the Hammond campus’ location close to the Illinois border and the wide range of students who are enrolled from all around the country.

Approximately 63 percent of full-time undergraduates received some kind of need-based financial aid if applied.

As of the Fall of 2018, Purdue University Northwest offers banded tuition.<ref>((Cite web|url=https://www.pnw.edu/bursar/banded-tuition-frequently-asked-questions/|title=Banded Tuition FAQ|date=March 7, 2018|website=Purdue University Northwest|access-date=March 5, 2019))</ref> Banded tuition is a single tuition rate within a range of credit hours. Undergrad students with 12 to 18 credit hours will pay the same tuition rate during the semester.

=== Student enrollment ===
In the 2017–2018 academic year, the enrollment at PNW was 9,835 students. Of that:

* 91% undergraduate and 9% graduate students
* 65% full-time students and 35% part-time students
* 56% female and 44% male
* 60% Caucasian, 17% Hispanic/Latino, 9% African American, 7% International, 2% Asian, 5% other/not specified

== Colleges, schools, and departments ==
The university is organized into six colleges and three schools. They include:
*College of Business (AACSB-Accredited)
**White Lodging School of Hospitality & Tourism Management (ACPHA-Accredited)
**''Departments''
***Managerial Studies
*** Quantitative Business Studies
*College of Engineering and Sciences
**School of Engineering (ABET-Accredited)
**''Departments''
***Electrical and Computer Engineering
***Mechanical and Civil Engineering
***Biological Sciences
***Chemistry and Physics
***Mathematics and Statistics
***Computer Science
*College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
**School of Education & Counseling
**''Departments''
***Behavioral Sciences
***Couple and Family Therapy
***Communication and Creative Arts
***English and World Languages
***History, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
***Psychology
*College of Nursing
*College of Technology
**''Departments''
***Computer Information Technology & Graphics
***Construction Science & Organizational Leadership
***Engineering Technology
*Honors College

== Athletics ==
The Purdue Northwest (PNW) athletic teams are called the Pride. The university is a member of the [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] level of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA), primarily competing in the [[Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (GLIAC) as a provisional member since the 2017–18 academic year (achieving D-II full member status in 2019–20). The Pride previously competed in the [[Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference]] (CCAC) of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA) only during the 2016–17 school year.

PNW competes in 11 intercollegiate varsity sports and two non-varsity sports:<ref>((Cite web|url=http://www.pnwathletics.com|title=Purdue Northwest Athletics|date=March 5, 2019|website=Purdue University Northwest Athletics|access-date=March 5, 2019))</ref> Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer and tennis; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball; and the non-varsity sports include men's ice hockey and men's volleyball.

=== History ===
Purdue–Northwest was formed in 2016 by the combining of Purdue–Calumet (PUC; located in [[Hammond, Indiana]] and competing as the [[Purdue–Calumet Peregrines|Peregrines]]) and Purdue–North Central (PUNC; located in [[Westville, Indiana]] and competing as the [[Purdue–North Central Panthers|Panthers]]). Purdue–North Central joined the CCAC from before 2004–05 to 2015–16; while Purdue–Calumet joined the CCAC from 1973–74 to 1974–75, and from 1993–94 to 2015–16.

On September 27, 2016, Purdue–Northwest (PUNW) gained provisional acceptance into the [[NCAA Division II]] ranks as a provisional member of the GLIAC, starting the 2017–18 school year. As of the 2019–20 school year, the Pride became full time NCAA D-II members of the GLIAC.<ref>((Cite news|url=https://www.nwitimes.com/sports/college/purdue-northwest/college-inside-purdue-northwest-s-transition-from-naia-to-ncaa/article_f3488827-2444-5dc2-b3b7-eaefb0852db3.html|title=Inside Purdue Northwest's transition from NAIA to NCAA athletics|last=Boyd|first=James|date=February 12, 2019|work=The Times of Northwest Indiana|access-date=March 5, 2019))</ref>

=== Facilities ===
Both campus locations offer a Fitness Center and Recreation Center. Memberships are free to every current, enrolled student. However, a fee is applied to other memberships, i.e. alumni, public, employee, etc. The Fitness Center also provides students with Intramural opportunities. With over 40 activities, any student, regardless of skill level and experience, can participate. Also, group exercise classes are available throughout the year for fitness center members.

Another major location is Dowling Park. Dowling Park is an outdoor facility that is home to PNW Pride Athletic Teams and a partnership with the City of Hammond. The complex started to be built on December 9, 2013, and was completed the Fall of 2015.

Other facilities include:<ref>((Cite web|url=http://www.pnwathletics.com/facilities/main/|title=Athletic Facilities|date=March 5, 2019|website=Purdue Northwest Athletics|access-date=March 5, 2019))</ref>

''Labors Local 41 Field –'' Spring of 2015, the field was debuted. It is located in Dowling Park and is the official home of PNW baseball.

''Fifth Third Bank Field –'' Spring of 2015, the field was debuted. It is, also, located in Dowling Park and is the official home of PNW softball.

''John Friend Court –'' This basketball court is located at the Fitness and Recreational Center in Hammond. It is home to the Pride volleyball and women's and men's basketball teams.

''Paul K. & Barbara Graegin Academic Excellence Center –'' The center is located in the Hammon Fitness and Recreational building and was funded by Barbara and the late Paul Graegin. The center offers a learning space for student-athletes that include computers, printers, and a place for presentations.

''Pepsi Field –'' Spring of 2015, the field was completed. It was debuted in August 2015. Located in Dowling Park, the field is home of PNW's men and women's soccer teams.

''H.D. Kesling Gymnasium –'' Completed in Spring of 2016 and located in the Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex in Westville. The 107,000 square foot facility is home to a gymnasium, athletic offices, locker rooms, and a conference center.

''Community Hospital Tennis Complex –'' Spring of 2016, the complex debuted and located in Dowling Park. It is home of the men and women's tennis team.

''Community Hospital Training Room & Physical Therapy Center –'' In April 2015, the center opened up. PNW's partnership with Community Hospital offers physical therapy and other injury-related services for students, student-athletes, and public members.

''Lalaeff & Fischer PNW Golf Training Center'' – April 27, 2018 was the opening of the training center. The 800-square foot golf center offers five types of synthetic surf, two television screens, and Ground Reaction Force (GRF) technology.

== Notable alumni ==
* [[Felicia Middlebrooks]], radio news broadcaster (WBBM-AM)
* [[David Ober]] (2009), Bachelor of Science in computer graphics technology, former member of the [[Indiana House of Representatives]] from the 82nd district, current member of the [[Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission]].

== See also ==
* [[Purdue University System]]

== References ==
((Reflist))

== External links ==
* ((Official website|http://www.pnw.edu/))
* [http://pnwathletics.com Official athletics website]

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