On January 30, Purdue University Northwest (PNW) students, alumni, and fans gathered for The Mane Event; an annual celebration of school spirit, basketball, and community. The event included a basketball doubleheader, with PNW’s women’s and men’s teams facing off against Wayne State University. Fans enjoyed giveaways, food from Byway Brewing Company, and the high-energy atmosphere that makes this event a highlight of the academic year. This year’s event featured a special announcement from Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal), which officially unveiled the new PNW-branded debit and credit cards during halftime.
As the official sponsor of The Mane Event, Purdue Federal helped bring the high-energy experience to life. Students were offered free admission to the games and a dedicated student section to cheer on the Pride. Sections were also set aside for alumni, creating a space for past and present PNW students to come together in support of their teams.
During halftime, Purdue Federal took center stage to unveil its PNW-branded Visa® debit and credit cards, designed for students, faculty, and alumni who want to represent their university while accessing valuable financial benefits.
“We saw an opportunity with the pride that’s here at PNW,” said Carrie North, assistant vice president of marketing at Purdue Federal. “We haven't really seen any sort of branded card in this area, and we knew there were a lot of proud alumni who would love to carry something that represents their school. We’re looking forward to seeing the excitement grow as more people learn about them.”
PNW students, alumni, and faculty now have a new way to show their school pride while gaining access to solid financial perks. The new Traditional and Signature Visa® credit cards comes with a low, fixed rate. Plus, there are no annual fees and you can earn cash back on every purchase with no tricky category restrictions. The new cards not only look great, but also are a hassle-free option for anyone looking for a reliable card.
Purdue Federal also offers a PNW debit card design for fans who are looking for a checking account with no monthly service fees or required minimum balance. “We’ve been a partner of this event before, so it just felt like a natural fit to launch these cards here,” North said. “With the alumni who come out and the energy this event brings, we thought it would be the perfect setting to introduce them.”
The credit union, which has served Purdue University and its regional campuses since 1969, remains committed to providing accessible financial solutions to students, alumni, faculty, and the community.
Those interested in learning more about Purdue Federal Credit Union’s new Purdue University Northwest-branded debit and credit cards can visit PURDUEFED.com/PNW. They are also welcome to visit its Crown Point location at 11330 Broadway Ave. or its La Porte location at 3404 Monroe St.
