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As a college student, you are constantly on the go—from classes to work, sports, study groups, and more. With such a packed schedule, some days it may feel like you’re carrying your entire dorm room in your backpack….

Friday, April 24, 2026

The summer before college is exciting—and sometimes a little weird. You’ve crossed the finish line of high school, but college hasn’t quite begun, and the support systems you relied on might not be available anymore….

Friday, July 18, 2025

Congratulations— you’ve been admitted to Northwestern and your official acceptance letter is in your hands! So, What’s Next? Apply for Financial Aid Your next step is to apply for scholarships and financial aid. Financial aid comes primarily…

Friday, November 1, 2024

The process of applying for college is many things—exciting, exhausting, confusing, nerve-wracking—but it’s important to remember to breathe, trust that God has good plans to guide you, and take it one step at a time. To ease and clarify the process, here is a step-by-step instruction…

Friday, October 25, 2024

Congraulations! You’ve taken the leap—submitted applications, written essays, and ordered transcripts. Now you’re ready to start or finish your college degree. So, what’s next? As you prepare to return to school, the thought of balancing classes with your busy life may seem…

Friday, October 18, 2024

Visiting our campus is the best way to experience the unique blend of faith, academics, and community that makes Northwestern special.

Friday, October 4, 2024

The Importance of Community at a Christian College Community is essential for emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth. For students at a Christian college, community is rooted in shared values, faith, and spiritual development. A strong community supports, fosters…

Friday, July 12, 2024

The daily internal dialog of an adult leaner juggling work, family, and school is not for the faint of heart. Yet, each year droves of adult students choose to go back to school; they multitask, pull late nights, and…

Friday, June 28, 2024

Parenting is a critical responsibility and privilege that requires active participation from the moment a child is born until God calls either the parent or the child to their forever home with Him. In the early days of parenting, the duties include making sure our children are…

Friday, June 7, 2024

So—you’ve applied to your top schools, been admitted to most of them, completed the FAFSA, applied for scholarships, discussed your award letters, and made a final decision, paying a deposit at your chosen school. Now…

Friday, May 31, 2024

Northwestern’s Career Development office has put together a list of 20 tips to help you make a great first impression and land the interview.

Friday, January 12, 2024

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

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

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

The song written for the timeless TV special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, goes on to say, “Happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call their favorite time of year.” I beg to differ. Presuming it is a joyous,…

Monday, December 2, 2019

In keeping with the spirit of finals week, here are 3 study tricks to help you get to Christmas Break!

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

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

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

Are you dissatisfied at your job? While a job or career change could be an option, there are also things you can do at your current workplace to utilize your skill-set and find greater opportunities.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

What comes to mind when you think of making a career change? If you follow some basic steps, you will not only avoid some common pitfalls, you will be set up for success!

Tuesday, February 14, 2017