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![Community Beyond the Campus: The UNW Alumni Experience](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Alumni-Community-Feature-627x835.jpg)
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Community Beyond the Campus: The UNW Alumni Experience
In this community, people pray for another, cheer together when successes are shared, grieve together in times of sadness and loss, network with one another, meet up in smaller groups with people who share similar…
Friday, February 9, 2024
![2017 Alumni Honorees Release Album: Memories](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/AC-Dick-Schirmacher-835x835.jpg)
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2017 Alumni Honorees Release Album: Memories
Dick Schirmacher, the 2017 Alumni Honoree, recently released an album titled, Memories.
Monday, April 3, 2023
![We the People](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/SupremeCourt19.jpg)
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We the People
When something is deeply important to you, it almost feels like a part of your being. Everyone wants to be taken seriously, taking the time to really listen to and care for others is a way we can all let a bit of…
Monday, November 29, 2021
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BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Career Communities Mean Connection
Since networking is responsible for at least 85% of new jobs, UNW students need to connect with alumni and other professionals. Current unemployment rates make networking more important than ever for students seeking…
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Opening Doors for UNW Students
Several December grads have launched into exciting new careers, often with assistance from Northwestern alumni. We in Career Development love to celebrate these connections, and we wanted to share some of our favorites.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
![Alumni Spotlight: Lowell and Tami Hochhalter](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/blog_Lifehouse-square.jpg)
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Alumni Spotlight: Lowell and Tami Hochhalter
My name is Tami “Parker” Hochhalter. My husband Lowell and I attended and met at Northwestern in the 1980s. It seems like a lifetime ago, and then again, like yesterday. Lowell represented the Eagles on the football…
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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Alumni Spotlight: Bob and Jane Hosman
Bob and Jane Hosman attended Northwestern from 1963 – 1966. The two met while taking classes, sharing their first date at the annual spring formal! From their time at Northwestern until now, Bob and Jane have been…
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
![Beyond the Degree: Joann Pittman](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Alumni-Joann-Pittman-Blog.jpg)
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Beyond the Degree: Joann Pittman
Joann Pittman studied Social Science at Northwestern and graduated with her degree in 1982. Today, Joann lives in New Brighton, but for several years in between, she taught English and spread Christ’s light in China….
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
![The Art of Beginning: 5 Ways to Invigorate Your Writing](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/writing.jpg)
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The Art of Beginning: 5 Ways to Invigorate Your Writing
I love a story from the book Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland. A ceramics teacher divided pottery students into two groups—one that had to make as many pots as possible and another that had to make the best…
Friday, January 31, 2020
![Alumni Spotlight: Introducing the McDermotts](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/McDermotts.jpg)
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Alumni Spotlight: Introducing the McDermotts
Abbie (Nelson) ’19 and Jake ’19 McDermott are new to the Alumni family, graduating from Northwestern just this past December. If graduation wasn’t a busy enough time, the McDermotts planned their wedding for the…
Thursday, January 30, 2020
![UNW Grad Breathes Life into Local High School Music Program](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/Degree/Images-Hero/hero-music-education.jpg)
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UNW Grad Breathes Life into Local High School Music Program
UNW Academy of Music has been selected for the 2019 Best of St. Paul Award in the Music School category by the St. Paul Award Program.
Friday, December 20, 2019
![Alumni Spotlight: Kristina Siemens](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kristina-Siemens.jpg)
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Alumni Spotlight: Kristina Siemens
This year Northwestern honored Kristina Siemens as the Women’s Athletic Hall of Fame Award winner. Northwestern recognized Kristina on her athletic achievements and the evidence of a continuing commitment to Christ,…
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
![Q&A: April Fredrick – Alumni Honoree 2019](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/April-Fredrick-Bios-600x800-1.jpg)
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Q&A: April Fredrick – Alumni Honoree 2019
Dr. April Fredrick ’02 visited campus during Homecoming Week to be honored with a 2019 Alumni Honoree Music & Theatre Hall of Recognition award. While here, the internationally acclaimed soprano sang with…
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
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Q&A: Jonathan Flaa – Academic Achievement
Adjusting to the demands, and rigor of college can be daunting—whether students are walking onto campus for the first-time or returning to new commitments, increased course loads, or upper level classes. Jon Flaa,…
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
![Reclaimed: Ellie Herringshaw ’12 Alumni Spotlight](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Blog-Ellie-Herringshaw.jpg)
BLOG Alumni, Community
Reclaimed: Ellie Herringshaw ’12 Alumni Spotlight
Living in her dream house, living her ideal life, and loving her role as a wife, Ellie Herringshaw made a discovery that turned her life upside down.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Alumni Spotlight: Joe Delagrave
What do you do when life throws you an unimaginable curve ball? For Joe Delagrave, he never could have imagined having to rediscover his identity after a boating accident. Life changed on July 10, 2004 while boating…
Thursday, May 2, 2019
![Alumni Spotlight: Doris DeNeui](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Doris-DeNeui-1200x900-1.jpg)
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Alumni Spotlight: Doris DeNeui
Life can change a lot in 101 years. For Doris DeNeui, the world may have changed around her, but her heart for the Lord, missions, and family is foundational to who she is today. Discover what inspired her to publish…
Monday, March 4, 2019
![This is My Story. Will You Share Yours?](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/blog-alumni-spotlight-amy-mulvihil.jpg)
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This is My Story. Will You Share Yours?
As one of the over 30,000 alumni, Amy Mulvihill has come “home” to UNW to make it her mission to connect with as many alumni as possible. Are you in town? Meet her for coffee. An alum located across the miles? Connect…
Monday, November 5, 2018
![Vulnerability in Trials: Allison (Young) Lundeen ’05](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/blog-Lundeen_2-0002-1024x768.jpg)
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Vulnerability in Trials: Allison (Young) Lundeen ’05
Authentically sharing life through her proverbs31girl.com blog, Allison’s transparency is making an eternal impact.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
![Dr. Matt Hill Soars into His 20 Year of Leadership](https://www.unwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Matt-Hill-1024x769.jpg)
BLOG Alumni, Athletics
Dr. Matt Hill Soars into His 20 Year of Leadership
Matt Hill’s career exemplifies how to put Christ and students first while building strong athletic programs.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
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