Purdue University Northwest recognized several distinguished alumni during its fourth annual PNW Alumni Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony.

The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors university alumni who are high-achieving leaders in their fields, involved members of their communities and who have engaged with PNW well beyond their time as students. The 2025 class inductees include Nicole Kupchik, AAS’93, and Mitchell “Mason” Macenski, BA’86. Kupchik is the CEO of Nicole Kupchik Consulting Inc., and Macenski is the vice president of clinical and regulatory affairs at Miromatrix Medical Inc.

Three additional PNW alumni were recognized with inaugural expanded awards for their innovation, leadership and service.

Rick Calinski (BS’03; MBA’10), the director of public affairs and economic development for Northern Indiana Public Service Co., received the Pride of PNW Alumni Award. The award recognizes PNW alumni who embody the values and mission of PNW, showcasing leadership, integrity, innovation and commitment to making a positive impact on society.

Debbie Bachmann (AS’11; BS’14), the administrator of honors student leadership and programming at PNW, received the PNW Campus Pride Alumni Award. The award recognizes PNW faculty and staff members who are alumni and have made significant contributions and impacts for the PNW campus community and student experience.

Ayana Clark (BA’17; MA’19), who leads A&J Branding, received the Power Onward Emerging Leader Award. The award recognizes PNW alumni aged 35 and younger who have demonstrated emerging and unique innovation, creativity and success in their chosen careers.

For more information, visit pnw.edu/hall-of-fame.