Purdue University Northwest announces faculty member promotions
Nine Purdue University Northwest (PNW) faculty members received approval today (April 4) by the Purdue University Board of Trustees for academic promotions starting in the 2025-26 academic year. The faculty members’ promotions are effective Aug. 18.
Academic tenure is acquired on promotion to the rank of associate professor. Candidates promoted to this level have demonstrated a record of accomplishment as a faculty member and show promise of continued professional growth and recognition.
Faculty members promoted to the rank of professor have achieved a significant record in learning, discovery and engagement.
PNW faculty members promoted to the rank of professor:
- Christopher Belous, professor of Couple and Family Therapy
- Patti Ludwig-Beymer, professor of Nursing
- Claudia Mich, professor of Marketing
- Maged Mikhail, professor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology
- Yu Ouyang, professor of Political Science
- Shengyong Zhang, professor of Mechanical Engineering
PNW faculty members promoted to the rank of associate professor:
- Patrick Keegan, associate professor of Education
- Afshin Zahraee, associate professor of Construction Engineering and Management Technology
PNW faculty member promoted to the rank of clinical professor:
- Shontrai Irving, clinical professor of Business Law
About Purdue University Northwest
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana, near Chicago, PNW is recognized as the largest Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana, a First Scholars institution and an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development. For more information, visit pnw.edu.