Blog Church, Community, Faith, Ministry & Missions
Building an Orphanage on Faith
Chances are good that you’ve had an idea that seems great, if only…something. When Kwasi Twumasi ’16, a University of Northwestern MBA student, got an idea to build an orphanage in his home town of Dormaa, Ghana, he...
Monday, March 28, 2016
Blog Church, Community, Faculty, Faith
Good Grief: Why Holy Week is Important
We are in the midst of a time commonly referred to as Holy Week—the days leading up to the celebration of Easter. In contrast to the joy and triumph of Easter, these days are marked by the remembrance of Jesus'...
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Blog Community, Faculty, Faith
Learning from Sand Castles
Spring weather shifts our thinking: from boots to sandals, sweaters to shorts, and from building snowmen to creating sand castles. Even though sand castles don’t last long, they can make an impression on those around us...
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
News The Arts
Makoto Fujimura to visit campus
Northwestern is delighted to welcome world-renowned artist, writer, and speaker Makoto Fujimura to campus.
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Blog Community, Faith, Parents
Learning to Love Through the Mess of Adoption
If you listen to Erin (Black) Sibley ’04 for thirty seconds, you’ll know she’s a mom. It’s her quick, witty candor peppered with bits of kid English, e.g. “icky”.
Thursday, March 3, 2016
News Leadership, Ministry & Missions
Spring Commencement Speaker: Luis Palau
Northwestern is thrilled to announce Luis Palau as this year’s spring commencement speaker.
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Blog Community, Students
How to Make the Most of Your Spring Break
Contrary to popular belief, spring break can be more than the cliché stereotype that travel and liquor companies promote—you know the one with tropical destination, parties, oversized beach-balls and questionable...
Monday, February 29, 2016
Blog Academics, Faculty, Faith, Students
Science & Theology: Revelation in the Natural World - Part 2
What can science teach us about God? In addition to the traditional Wesleyan quadrilateral way to know God through Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience, we may study Nature to see embedded revelation from...
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Blog Academics, Faculty, Faith, Students
Science & Theology: Revelation in the Natural World - Part 1
The day was warm and moist as I stood at the edge of the sea with eleven college students. As a biologist and professor at Northwestern, I have the elect privilege of teaching students about the biological world through...
Sunday, February 7, 2016
News Students
School of Nursing exam results rank above national average
Northwestern’s School of Nursing has ranked #3 in the Minnesota Board of Nursing results for the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination). Northwestern’s program passing rate of 96.15% surpasses the national...
Thursday, February 4, 2016
News Academics, UNW News
Announcing: Northwestern now offers Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Beginning the fall semester of 2016, Northwestern will offer a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with emphases in mechanical, electrical/computer and civil engineering.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
News Community, Leadership, Ministry & Missions, Students
Getting creative with snow to save lives
Students build an 18-foot snow octopus that fights extreme poverty in developing communities around the world.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Blog Community, Leadership, Ministry & Missions, Students
Getting Creative with Snow to Save Lives
Students build an 18-foot snow octopus that fights extreme poverty in developing communities around the world.
Monday, January 18, 2016
News Alumni, Community
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh scores compassion from first grade class
Haters gonna hate when it comes to Vikings kicker Blair Walsh missing the mark on Sunday’s final play. But Sarah Myhre, Northwestern alum and first-grade teacher at Northpoint elementary in Blaine thought, “There’s...
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Blog Alumni, Community
Vikings Kicker Blair Walsh Scores Compassion from First Grade Class
Haters gonna hate when it comes to Vikings kicker Blair Walsh missing the mark on Sunday’s final play. But Sarah Myhre, Northwestern alum and first-grade teacher at Northpoint elementary in Blaine thought, “There’s...
Thursday, January 14, 2016
News Community, Students
The future of textbooks is here, and they are free
In the discussion regarding the cost of higher education, few topics are hotter than the price of textbooks. To combat this issue, some educators are turning to a solution that has students cheering—literally in some...
Monday, January 11, 2016
Blog Community, Students
The Future of Textbooks is Here, and They are Free
In the discussion regarding the cost of higher education, few topics are hotter than the price of textbooks. To combat this issue, some educators are turning to a solution that has students cheering—literally in some...
Monday, January 11, 2016
Blog Athletics, Community, Students, UNW News
Drumming up Spirit at Homecoming
As the Eagles football team entered the field for their Homecoming game on October 3 they were greeted by a packed stadium of fans, the UNW cheer squad and the percussive cadences of the Northwestern Drum Line. Whether...
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Blog Alumni, Students
Dao's story: Making an Impact
Determined, driven and prepared for success, one student incorporates family and personal goals to add meaning to her education. Dao was a full-time working mom in the Master of Organizational Leadership program and...
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Blog Leadership, UNW News
A Reluctant Leader Leaves A Legacy
"'Billy, you are the man to succeed me.... You will be disobeying God if you don’t!" That was a tall order for the 29-year-old evangelist. Billy Graham reluctantly accepted the role of president from the dying Dr....
Saturday, February 28, 2009
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