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NEWS Academics, Students
Northwestern Begins New Partnership with Young Life College – Twin Cities
University of Northwestern – St. Paul is pleased to announce a new partnership with Young Life College – Twin Cities. Young Life is a Christian nonprofit that reaches out to middle school, high school, and college…
Friday, December 15, 2023
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Promoting Your Soft Skills
When coaching students on résumés, we often talk about how to effectively share their relevant work and other experience. When putting together skill statements, it’s easiest to list the things that we are naturally…
Friday, December 8, 2023
BLOG
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
December heralds the season of busy as students across the country are in go mode, preparing for final projects and exams. Academic pressure quickly yields itself to the pressure of holidays and all too often, this…
Friday, December 1, 2023
BLOG Community
Do You Know the Secret?
In Philippians 4:11-12, the Apostle Paul writes: “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the…
Friday, November 24, 2023
BLOG Community
If These Walls Could Talk
Nazareth Hall, home to many Northwestern chapel services, weddings, classes, and music recitals over decades of years, is a veritable jewel of architecture and a place of dazzling 1920s Romanesque-Byzantine beauty.
Friday, November 17, 2023
BLOG College Preparation
9 Ways to Equip Your Student Before They Move Out
Your student is venturing out into the big wide world of college and as much as you would love to hop into their suitcase, they can’t take you with them.
Friday, November 10, 2023
BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development, Faculty
Biotech in the Twin Cities: Local Leaders Developing the Next Generation
Minnesota has been designated a Regional Tech Hub from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and we are proud to be part of this story by coming alongside the next generation of students learning about and leading change…
Friday, November 3, 2023
BLOG College Preparation
Three Reasons To Visit Campus Before Making A College Decision
Hannah will never forget the day she moved into college, especially because she left two days later and moved to UNW.
Friday, October 27, 2023
BLOG College Preparation, Financial Aid
Your Checklist To Attending College As An Adult
These three checklist items will provide some insight before you have the confidence to say yes to completing or pursuing a degree.
Monday, October 23, 2023
BLOG Community, Faculty
Practicing the Art of Adaptability
If you have ever been in a room where Dr. Melissa Mork is speaking, you will remember her. She is a 20-year teaching veteran, published author and contributor, award-winning faculty member, sought after speaker and…
Friday, October 13, 2023
BLOG Academics
Be the CEO of Your Freshman Year
Starting college, whether as a dual enrollment or traditional undergraduate student, is an exciting time. There are so many opportunities for learning, personal growth, and fun. Besides the obvious “tips” of going to…
Friday, October 6, 2023
BLOG Alumni, Athletics
Alumni Spotlight: Joseph Sutton ’16
Joseph Sutton, Jr. ’16 is among a rare group in professional sports today as the Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Wild in-game host — the only Black host working for both organizations.
Friday, September 29, 2023
BLOG Community, Student Experience
Three Things to Remember Before Making a New Commitment
The college experience is full of opportunities. There are new people, new places, and new activities every day. Here are three simple phrases to remember when considering future commitments, and some advice for those…
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
BLOG Academics, College Preparation, Financial Aid
College Admissions 101
September in college admissions is the start of a new enrollment cycle! While the year-long process can feel complicated or intimidating, here are the basics you need to know.
Friday, September 8, 2023
BLOG Academics
3 Things To Look For When Choosing A Nursing School
The decision to enter the nursing profession is never made lightly. Individuals who pursue this career path spend considerable time weighing many factors when choosing a nursing school. In addition to faculty,…
Friday, August 25, 2023
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
BLOG Academics, Faculty
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
BLOG Academics
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
BLOG Faculty
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
BLOG Parents
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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