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Interdisciplinary 101: Designing Your Own Major at UNW
If choosing a college major feels overwhelming—or if you’re the kind of student who lights up about several subjects, not just one—you’re not alone. At the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, we often work with…
Friday, May 23, 2025
BLOG Academics
The Valuable Combination of Majoring in Physical Education and Health Education
With a Physical Education and Health Education degree from Northwestern, you will be equipped with a Physical Education K–12 license and a Health Education 5–12 license for a public or private school setting, as well…
Friday, March 15, 2024
BLOG Academics
Launching Christ-Centered Leaders into the Field of Healthcare
Healthcare surged to the forefront of hearts and headlines as essential workers provided medical support to those battling the effects of a new pandemic disease. Leaders of hospitals, clinics, senior care homes, and…
Monday, December 6, 2021
BLOG Academics, Faculty, Financial Aid
Northwestern Celebrates Open Education Week Announcing Adoption of 50 Open Textbook
The University of Northwestern’s Online Learning Office announced the adoption of its 50th free and open textbook saving students $275,000 since the program began in 2015.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
BLOG Academics, College Preparation
Burn the Midnight Oil: Finals Study Tips at the Library
In keeping with the spirit of finals week, here are 3 study tricks to help you get to Christmas Break!
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
BLOG Academics, Faculty
How faith ignites scientific curiosity
Curiosity is at the heart of the scientific method, but does faith have a part to play too? Dr. Carrie Francis shares her perspective.
Monday, August 21, 2017
BLOG College Preparation, Community
The Unofficial Northwestern Packing List
Here are some things that aren’t listed in your average college list, but are essentials for the life of an everyday eagle.
Monday, July 31, 2017
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Six rules for your resume
UNW’s Career Development has helped to take the fear out of resume writing. After reading through these steps, you will be able to turn this humble document into your very own career launch-pad.
Sunday, April 30, 2017
BLOG Academics
Use strategic conflict to drive success
You never know how Philip Vierling, UNW’s assistant dean of the School of Business, will shake things up. Vierling wears an easy grin, his trademark boots, and Jerry Garcia ties
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
BLOG Community
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