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Whether it be career connections, on or off-campus events or other ways to engage with your peers or future alumni, we're here to help. 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'22</p><p>PNW alumna Michaela Weaver is embarking on a new adventure as an Evidence Technician II at the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Center!</p><p>She was the first PNW student in STEM to present her research internationally at the International Society for Forensic Genetics in Prague, Czech Republic in 2019. Despite facing challenges during her childhood and beyond, Michaela wants to inspire others, especially women in STEM, by showing that obstacles can be overcome.</p><p>Her courage and determination remind us that anything is possible.</p></div></div><div class=grid__slide><div class=card> <img width=400 height=500 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Maya-Tobin.jpg class=card__img alt="Maya Tobin" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Maya-Tobin.jpg 400w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Maya-Tobin-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Maya-Tobin-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"><p class=headline> Maya Tobin, B.S. '20, M.S. '22</p><p>Maya Tobin is a true PNW success story! Despite the challenges of graduating during the pandemic, Maya persisted.</p><p>After completing her bachelor’s degree at PNW, she continued her education with a master’s from the College of Technology. Her journey led her to JK FEC MGMT, where she started as an HR/Training Assistant. Through hard work and dedication, Maya quickly rose to become an HR/Training Specialist, now overseeing marketing and social media for multiple locations. She’s a true superstar, handling new hire orientation, training, and much more.</p><p>Maya’s ambition doesn’t stop there – she dreams of pursuing a doctorate in technology.</p></div></div><div class=grid__slide><div class=card> <img width=400 height=500 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Murilo-Cunha.jpg class=card__img alt="Murilo Cunha" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Murilo-Cunha.jpg 400w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Murilo-Cunha-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/05/Murilo-Cunha-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"><p class=headline> Murilo Cunha, B.S. '18</p><p>Murilo Cunha, a proud PNW alum, is reminiscing about his college days!</p><p>From bonding with his soccer teammates to enduring the chilly winters and diving into lab exercises, PNW left a lasting impression. Now living in Leuven, Belgium, he’s a Tech Lead AI at Dataroots.</p><p>Reflecting on his college experience, Murilo highlights the importance of interpersonal skills and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, which have been crucial for his career journey.</p></div></div><div class=grid__slide><div class=card> <img width=400 height=500 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Jasmin-Zamora.jpg class=card__img alt="Jasmin Zamora" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Jasmin-Zamora.jpg 400w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Jasmin-Zamora-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Jasmin-Zamora-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"><p class=headline> Jasmin Zamora, B.A. '14</p><p>Jasmin Zamora, a 2014 communications graduate, is making waves in diversity, equity, and inclusion. As the founder and president of Sembra, Jasmin is leading a newly established organization to make a positive impact.</p><p>She also sits on the national board of directors for Mujeres Latinas en Accion and on the Emerging Leaders Board for Casa Central.</p></div></div><div class=grid__slide><div class=card> <img width=400 height=500 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Steve-Mulder.jpeg class=card__img alt="Steve Mulder" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Steve-Mulder.jpeg 400w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Steve-Mulder-240x300.jpeg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Steve-Mulder-350x437.jpeg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px"><p class=headline> Steve Mulder, B.S. '03</p><p>PNW’s HTM Alum Steve Mulder BS’03 developed an interest in the hospitality industry at the young age of 10!</p><p>His interest in hotels and restaurants turned into a passion when he was hired for his first restaurant job at 15. 28 years later, his passion is just as strong as it was then.</p><p>Steve’s impressive career led him to places like Las Vegas to New York and is currently the Vice President of Revenue Strategy for Apple REIT, a company with more than 220 hotels nationwide.</p></div></div><div class=grid__slide><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/Spencer-Summers.jpg class=card__img alt="Spencer Summers" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/Spencer-Summers.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/Spencer-Summers-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/08/Spencer-Summers-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline> Spencer Summers, B.S. '22</p><p>A region native, Spencer Summers, began his professional career at just 14 when he worked at a sports complex in Valparaiso, Indiana, and became Basketball Director.</p><p>After qualifying for 30 dual-credit high school courses, Spencer was able to get this bachelor’s in 3 years at PNW! As the Economic Development Director for the Northwest Indiana Forum, Spencer is thrilled to tell the story of NWI and attract businesses to move to the area.</p><p>Spencer will be completing his MBA program at PNW in December of 2023.</p></div></div><div class=grid__slide><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/359365355_712936544175559_1026335630717423830_n.jpg class=card__img alt="Nicole Guevara" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/359365355_712936544175559_1026335630717423830_n.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/359365355_712936544175559_1026335630717423830_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/359365355_712936544175559_1026335630717423830_n-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline> Nicole Guevara, B.A. '10</p><p><strong><em>“I strive to be a valuable contributor to the metals industry, a male dominant industry by breaking barriers and utilizing my life/work experiences along with my B.A. in Business from PNW.”</em></strong></p><p>Nicole Guevara (B.A. ’10) joined the non-profit sector working with at-risk families and their newborns for years before transitioning to the steel industry. She is 3rd generation in this field and the first female in her family to work in this industry.</p><p>Nicole is paving the way for Latina women in the industry!</p></div></div><div class=grid__slide><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/357536931_706109161524964_4178434055405534025_n.jpg class=card__img alt="Hannah Scheffer-Wentz" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/357536931_706109161524964_4178434055405534025_n.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/357536931_706109161524964_4178434055405534025_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/357536931_706109161524964_4178434055405534025_n-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline> Hannah Scheffer-Wentz, B.A. '19 & M.A. '20</p><p><strong><em>“I attribute my journey to my foundational career and education through the professional relationships built at PNW.”</em></strong></p><p>Hannah Scheffer-Wentz has a hunger for education and exploring! She received both her B.A. (’19) and M.A. (’20) in communication at PNW. Since then, her mentors and professors have encouraged her to continue pursuing her professional and personal goals.</p><p>She is currently enrolled at the University of North Dakota where she is a communication student pursuing her Ph.D.</p><p>Hannah has had the opportunity to collaborate with other researchers for radon exposure and COVID research, as well as present her own research in gender media studies internationally. She has also discovered her love of traveling and explored Europe this year.</p></div></div><div class=grid__slide><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/Dr.-Jokima-Hiller.jpg class=card__img alt="Dr. Jokima Hiller" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/Dr.-Jokima-Hiller.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/Dr.-Jokima-Hiller-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/Dr.-Jokima-Hiller-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline> Jokima Hiller, '96</p><p>Noted as one of the 25 Most Influential Educators in Global Hospitality 2021, one of the 100 Most Powerful People in USA Hospitality in 2022, and one of the 30 Most Influential Educators in Global Hospitality 2022 by the International Hospitality Institute, Jokima Hiller, Ph.D. (PNW ‘96) is a leader in the hospitality industry.</p><p>As part of the book writing, educating, and training duo BET on Hospitality, she is a speaker, author, workshop facilitator, consultant, mentor, and change agent.</p><p>As she expands her brand offerings, her recently published work has included a heart-warming story coloring book about her prosthesis Sabrina (Jokima is an above-knee amputee), entitled Sabrina and Her New Shoe.</p><p>Need some hospitality mentoring? Listen to her podcast, Your Hospitality Moment that Mentors on Anchor and Spotify!</p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="module module--gold-light"><div class=container><div class=panel> <img width=576 height=384 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Alumni_Hall_of_Fame-graphic_fc-04_576x384_optimized.jpg class=panel__img alt="Text Logo: PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Purdue University Northwest" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Alumni_Hall_of_Fame-graphic_fc-04_576x384_optimized.jpg 576w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Alumni_Hall_of_Fame-graphic_fc-04_576x384_optimized-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/11/Alumni_Hall_of_Fame-graphic_fc-04_576x384_optimized-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px" loading=lazy><div class=panel__content><h2 class="headline"><span>Make an Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination</span></h2><div class=panel__content><p class=subhead>Nominations due by Friday, December 6</p><p>Purdue Northwest is accepting nominations for the fourth annual PNW Alumni Hall of Fame! The 2025 awards feature four categories: the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Award, the Power Onward Emerging Leader Award, the Pride of PNW Alumni Award and the PNW Pride Campus Alumni Award.</p><p><a class="button button--gold" href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FxxIhciCOkeZpIkUVftCjFfPw2HwP7BEjfmzapzkOWlUM0NTU0ZKS0ZNMVEySENMUlZYVVEzSlNJNCQlQCN0PWcu">Make a Nomination</a></p><p><a class="button button--blue" href=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/pnw-alumni-hall-of-fame#Award-Categories>Award Category Information</a></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class=module><div class="container card_container"><h2 class="headline__dash"><span>Alumni Resources</span></h2><div class=grid><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-457_CareerCenter_363x454.jpg class=card__img alt="A member of the Career Center takes a photo of a student" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-457_CareerCenter_363x454.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-457_CareerCenter_363x454-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Marketing-Branding-457_CareerCenter_363x454-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/career-center/alumni-resources/ >Career Center</a></p><p>From interview prep to job listings in Handshake, PNW alumni can take the next step with Career Center resources.</p></div><div class=card> <img width=363 height=454 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/BaseballPitcher_363x454.jpg class=card__img alt="A PNW pitcher on the mound" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/BaseballPitcher_363x454.jpg 363w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/BaseballPitcher_363x454-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/BaseballPitcher_363x454-350x437.jpg 350w" sizes="(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://pnwathletics.com/ >PNW Athletics</a></p><p>Roar Pride! Cheer for your favorite team and stay connected with campus life—check out the schedule.</p></div><div class=card> <img width=550 height=688 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/2024-PNW-Spring-Signing-Day-052.jpg class=card__img alt="Three alumni stand together in front of a PNW alumni backdrop." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/2024-PNW-Spring-Signing-Day-052.jpg 550w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/2024-PNW-Spring-Signing-Day-052-240x300.jpg 240w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/2024-PNW-Spring-Signing-Day-052-500x625.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/2024-PNW-Spring-Signing-Day-052-350x437.jpg 350w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/07/2024-PNW-Spring-Signing-Day-052-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px"><p class=headline style="text-transform: none"><a href=https://www.pnw.edu/registrar/services/transcripts/ >Request Transcripts</a></p><p>See how to request your PNW transcript. Transcripts are provided free of charge whether requested online or in person.</p></div></div></div></div><div class=module><div class="slider__container image_gallery_tracking"><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-293.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="A student stands in black graduation regalia. They are holding up their degree frame" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-293.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-293-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-293-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-293-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-293-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>You are the Pride of Purdue Northwest! Whether you are a recent grad or seasoned professional, the PNW Alumni Engagement Office is here for you!</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/9.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="A group of people pose outside of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Building" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/9.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/9-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/9-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/9-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>From college reunions to networking and homecoming events, PNW's Alumni Engagement Office has a variety of ways to get involved and show off your Pride!</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Alumni-Hall-of-Fame-056.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="Alfredo "Al" Sori, Stewart "Stu" McMillan, and Robert Johnson III pose next to the Alumni Hall of Fame wall" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Alumni-Hall-of-Fame-056.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Alumni-Hall-of-Fame-056-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Alumni-Hall-of-Fame-056-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Alumni-Hall-of-Fame-056-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Alumni-Hall-of-Fame-056-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>Faculty, staff, family and friends gathered to celebrate and welcome the 2023 PNW Hall of Fame inductees. Pictured left to right: Alfredo "Al" Sori, Stewart "Stu" McMillan and Robert Johnson III.</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="Four people stand together in front of a PNW Alumni backdrop." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>PNW's alumni events give you a chance to catch up with friends and former classmates while connecting with other alumni!</p></figcaption></figure><figure class="slider__item slider__item--wide"> <img width=900 height=600 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-288.jpg class="attachment-height-600 size-height-600" alt="Purdue Northwest "Mom" and "Dad" pins sit on a black table cloth." decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-288.jpg 900w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-288-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-288-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-288-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2023/07/2023-PNW-Spring-Commencement-288-501x334.jpg 501w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" loading=lazy><figcaption class=image__caption> <span></span><p>PNW graduates, and their family members, have great ways to show off their PNW Pride at our events and in the community!</p></figcaption></figure></div></div><div class=module><div class="container "><div class="grid grid--66-33-split"><div><p class=h2>Upcoming Alumni Events</p></div><div class=grid__item--right> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/events/tag/alumni/ class="button button--green"> See All Alumni Events </a></div></div><div class=module--top><div class="grid grid--4"><div><p class="h2 text-gold">Nov 23</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/event/athletics-week-ahead-18/ class="headline__link event-tracking">Athletics Week Ahead</a><p><p>Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!</p></p></div><div><p class="h2 text-gold">Nov 23</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/event/fall-hike-3/ class="headline__link event-tracking">Fall Hike</a><p><p>Join the Naturalist for a fall hike to see the changing leaves and enjoy the brisk cool air.</p></p></div><div><p class="h2 text-gold">Nov 24</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/event/sinai-forum-beyond-humor-an-afternoon-with-jim-gaffigan/ class="headline__link event-tracking">Sinai Forum: Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim Gaffigan</a><p><p>Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim Gaffigan.</p></p></div><div><p class="h2 text-gold">Nov 26</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/event/athletics-week-ahead-19/ class="headline__link event-tracking">Athletics Week Ahead</a><p><p>Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!</p></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class=module--gold-light-top><div class=module--spacing-top><div class=container><div class="grid grid--66-33-split"><div><h2 class="h2">News and Announcements</h2></div><div class=grid__item--right> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/post/category/alumni-profiles/ class="button button--blue"> See Alumni Profiles </a></div></div><div class=module><div class="grid grid__slider--mobile"><div class=card--news> <img width=302 height=301 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-302x301.jpg class="attachment-302x301 size-302x301 wp-post-image" alt decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-302x301.jpg 302w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-500x500.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-235x235.jpg 235w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-272x271.jpg 272w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2021/01/PNWPRide_AthleticLogo_550x688-181x181.jpg 181w" sizes="(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px" loading=lazy><p class=headline--sm> <a class=news-tracking href=https://www.pnw.edu/olson-remer-and-hobbs-earn-honor-to-represent-team-usa-at-2025-world-university-games/ >Olson, Remer, and Hobbs earn honor to represent Team USA at 2025 World University Games</a></p><p>Purdue Northwest ACHA DI Hockey junior goalie Cooper Olson (Maple Grove, Minn./), junior forward Andrew Remer (Lake Orion, Mich./) and junior defenseman Carter Hobbs (Des Moines, Iowa/) have earned the incredible honor of being named to the 2025 World University Games Team USA hockey team.</p></div><div class=card--news> <img width=302 height=301 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-302x301.jpg class="attachment-302x301 size-302x301 wp-post-image" alt="A statue of a lion in front of fall foliage" decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-302x301.jpg 302w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-500x500.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-235x235.jpg 235w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-272x271.jpg 272w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWLionStatue_550x688-181x181.jpg 181w" sizes="(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px" loading=lazy><p class=headline--sm> <a class=news-tracking href=https://www.pnw.edu/purdue-university-northwest-to-offer-flexible-evening-courses-at-westville-branch-campus/ >Purdue University Northwest to Offer Flexible Evening Courses at Westville Branch Campus</a></p><p>PNW invites community members to build their professional knowledge and work toward expanding their careers goals through evening courses at PNW’s Westville branch campus. Classes start January 2025.</p></div><div class=card--news> <img width=302 height=301 src=https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-302x301.jpg class="attachment-302x301 size-302x301 wp-post-image" alt decoding=async srcset="https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-302x301.jpg 302w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-500x500.jpg 500w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-235x235.jpg 235w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-250x250.jpg 250w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-200x200.jpg 200w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-272x271.jpg 272w, https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/11/PNWAcornAwardWinners_550x688-181x181.jpg 181w" sizes="(max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px" loading=lazy><p class=headline--sm> <a class=news-tracking href=https://www.pnw.edu/multiple-pnw-faculty-and-staff-members-earn-purdue-system-recognition-for-multimillion-dollar-research-grants/ >Multiple PNW faculty and staff members earn Purdue system recognition for multimillion dollar research grants</a></p><p>Thirteen PNW faculty and staff members are being recognized by Purdue University’s Office of Research for impactful scholarly initiatives that have earned millions of dollars in external funding.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></main><footer class=footer id=footer><div class=footer__top> <a href=/ class=footer__logo>Purdue University Northwest</a><div class=footer__grid><div class=footer__grid__item><div class=footer__address__group><div class=footer__address><p><strong>Hammond Campus</strong><br> 2200 169th Street<br> Hammond, IN 46323<br> (219) 989-2400<br> (855) 608-4600</p> <a href=https://www.pnw.edu/getting-to-pnw/visiting/driving-directions-hammond-campus/ class=footer__address__link> Hammond </a></div><div class=footer__address><p><strong>Westville Campus</strong><br> 1401 S. 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