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NEWS Academics
Bethel University and University of Northwestern – St. Paul Announce Course-Sharing Partnership
The partnership follows a year-long effort by university leaders to explore collaborative opportunities between the two institutions, with a goal of keeping tuition costs down without compromising the student experience.
Friday, August 18, 2023
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Northwestern Welcomes Seven New Full-Time Faculty for Fall 2023
UNW is pleased to announce new full-time faculty hires in departments across campus.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Four Reasons Hands-On Learning Is Valuable For Future Engineers
While feedback on tests, papers, and presentations are important, often input while in the process of learning can be more memorable.
Friday, August 4, 2023
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Northwestern Names New Assistant Dean of the School of Nursing
University of Northwestern – St. Paul is pleased to announce that following a national search, Dr. Santhiny Rajamohan has accepted an appointment as Assistant Dean of the School of Nursing and Chief Nurse…
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Common Questions of College Parents
As a parent, you are always warned about the terrible tows and those emotional teenage years. But what you aren’t always enlightened on is sending your kid off to college. There are so many unknowns!
Friday, July 28, 2023
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BLOG Alumni
Student Spotlight: Jacob Bierle ’22 – Fulbright Scholar
Jacob Bierle ’22, a dual major in ESL Education and Elementary Education was named a Fulbright Award winner in Spring 2022. Fulbright honors are awarded yearly by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign…
Friday, July 21, 2023
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Three Reasons To Get An Engineering Degree From An ABET-Accredited Program
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET) criteria for accreditation include requirements for educational objectives (what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation), student outcomes (what students are expected to know and be able to…
Friday, July 14, 2023
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NEWS Academics, Parents, Students
New PSEO eligibility regulations paused by State of Minnesota
A recent update in Loe vs. Walz case allows Northwestern to continue offering PSEO classes for Minnesota high school students.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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Northwestern joins federal lawsuit in pursuit of religious liberty in response to new PSEO eligibility law
University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW) has joined a group of Minnesota families and Crown College in a federal lawsuit, Loe v. Walz, filed Wednesday that challenges an amendment to a new Minnesota law that strips…
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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NEWS Northwestern Media
Northwestern Media stations win CMB awards
98.5 KTIS, Life 101.9, Life 100.7, and The Unfolding Podcast recognized for accomplishments at 2023 Christian Music Broadcasters conference in Orlando Florida.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Northwestern Choir’s International Tour to England
University of Northwestern – St. Paul sends 63 choral students on multi-city England tour, including Westminster Abbey, from May 17-29.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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BLOG Alumni
2017 Alumni Honorees Release Album: Memories
Dick Schirmacher, the 2017 Alumni Honoree, recently released an album titled, Memories.
Monday, April 3, 2023
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3 Reasons It Is Important To Have Professors Who Still Work In Their Field
The opportunity to learn from “practicing faculty” brings a lot of value to education. These are professors who continue to work in the field in which they teach. Here are three reasons why it is valuable to have…
Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Northwestern Confers 181 Degrees in December Commencement Ceremony
These graduates earned a total of 181 degrees, including 146 bachelor’s, 31 master’s, and 4 certificate or associate of arts diplomas.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Dr. Greg Johnson Appointed Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff
Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, President of University of Northwestern – St. Paul and Northwestern Media, appointed Dr. Greg Johnson to the newly created role of Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff. Johnson…
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Northwestern Inaugurates Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul inaugurated its ninth president, Dr. Corbin M. Hoornbeek, on Friday, December 2, in front of a Knight Performance Hall crowd filled with students, faculty, staff, alumni,…
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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BLOG Parents
3 Myths About Degrees in the Humanities
Most people pursuing a college degree hope to have a career in their field of study. Yes, we want to love what we do, but we also have practical needs. “The humanities” according to Britannica is the study of all…
Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Northwestern Engineering Students to Benefit from ABET Accreditation
With the help of ABET accreditation, current and prospective students and their parents who are drawn to UNW for its Christ-centered teaching can also be certain of the standard of education they need for success in…
Thursday, September 15, 2022
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NEWS Academics
Northwestern becomes Minnesota Private College Council’s 18th member institution
UNW has accepted an invitation to join the membership of the Minnesota Private College Council, a group of 17 non-profit, liberal arts-focused institutions of higher education throughout the state.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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BLOG Parents
Not My Way
From birth to present, parenting is a crash course in out-of-control. The truth is, I cannot parent my children the way I want to—not because I am incapable, but because they won’t allow me to. Each child is receptive…
Friday, June 17, 2022
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