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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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BLOG Music
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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BLOG College Preparation, Faculty
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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NEWS Academics
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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Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek Named Northwestern’s Ninth President
Following a nationwide search, Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, a leader in Christian higher education and world missions for nearly 30 years, has been unanimously selected by the University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW)…
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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BLOG College Preparation, Financial Aid
11 Ways to Save Money in College
The FAFSA is the key to your financial aid. If you don’t fill it out, you likely won’t be getting any type of financial aid (even student loans).
Friday, June 3, 2022
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BLOG College Preparation
4 Tips for Completing the FAFSA Application
The earlier you apply, the more college financial aid you can receive. Knowing how much financial aid you qualify for helps you discern what scholarships and student loans to apply for to cover more of your tuition…
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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NEWS Students
Northwestern Expected to Confer 347 Degrees in Upcoming Commencement Ceremonies
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW) is scheduled to confer 347 degrees on Saturday, May 14, as both undergraduate and graduate students walk across the John Lord and Beverly Knight Performance Hall stage…
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Nursing Resume Writing Guide
A resume often serves as an organization’s first impression of you. It tells the recruiter or hiring manager objective information about you which can be used to decide if an interview is the appropriate next step. For this reason, your resume should professionally communicate the most…
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Writing a Ministry Resume
A well written ministry resume reflects your preparation for ministry, your philosophy of ministry, your practice of ministry, and your passion for ministry. When it comes into the hands of a search committee it is…
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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BLOG Parents
Friday Comes Before Sunday
The joy of resurrection Sunday could not have happened without the pain and suffering of Good Friday. God the Father, our ultimate parent, answered our need for rescue through the resurrection rather than rescuing…
Monday, April 18, 2022
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BLOG Community, Faculty
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, April 13, 2022
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Northwestern President Dr. Alan Cureton Named to ECFA Board of Directors
Dr. Alan Cureton, president of the University of Northwestern-St. Paul (UNW) and Northwestern Media, was recently named to the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) Board of Directors. Cureton’s…
Monday, April 11, 2022
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