2022-Present
View the most recent contributions that helped expand UNW’s academic and athletic programs.
2022 | Corbin M. Hoornbeek began his tenure as Northwestern’s ninth president in August. UNW’s Engineering program received ABET accreditation, retroactive to 2019. Northwestern joined the Minnesota Private College Council as its 18th member institution. Nazareth Hall’s 100th year of existence is celebrated, as is Northwestern’s 50 years of being on the current suburban St. Paul campus. Northwestern’s volleyball team advanced to the NCAA Division III Final Four.
2023 | UNW successfully concluded its HLC four-year assurance review, meeting all Criteria for Accreditation with no monitoring or additional reporting required. Over 19,000 attendees experienced Northwestern Fine Arts events in 2022-2023. KTIS-FM is recognized by Nielsen Audio Ratings as the top station in the Minneapolis-St. Paul market for both April and May. With the acquisition of Spirit FM in Camdenton, Mo., Northwestern Media’s reach includes 104 outlets across 11 states.
2024 | Northwestern’s seven-year strategic vision is shaped by focused community input, market research, and an analysis of growing academic and industry demands. As a result, we committed to a national expansion for Northwestern Media, broadened our program offerings to include a Classical Christian Honor College, and strengthened our focus on Biomedical Technology. The student experience continues to be enhanced to develop the whole person in body, mind, and spirit while our mission to amplify the gospel remains at the heart of everything we do. We see it as our responsibility and privilege to equip Christian leaders for lives of purpose, service, and civic engagement through the transformative power of Christian higher education and media. In August, UNWavering branding was launched. Northwestern Media’s reach includes 105 signals in 13 states with the newest station, Sound of Life, in New York.
2025 | Northwestern’s episode on Amazon Prime’s hit series The College Tour premiered in March. Engineering programs expanded to include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree and a Chemical Engineering concentration. Northwestern’s Center for Innovation and Research (NCIR) began its first summer research program focused on biomedical technologies. UNWavering branding was trademarked. UNW welcomed its largest class since 2018 with a record-breaking 518 students. The Classical Christian Honors College, led by Dr. Ryan Griffith, was launched in the fall with the admittance of 16 students into this three-year journey which will result in a secondary major. The Amplify the Gospel Comprehensive Campaign launched publicly on October 11, with 81.9% of the $23.55M goal reached. The fall performance of The Prince of Egypt broke the record for the largest number of tickets sold for a theatre production. Northwestern Media’s growing reach includes 134 signals in 13 states— with Faith Radio now available in Boise, ID.
