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Amplifying the Gospel: Equipping Students and Alumni to Lead with Purpose and Faith
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Amplifying the Gospel: Equipping Students and Alumni to Lead with Purpose and Faith

From the time of Northwestern’s inception back in 1902, our mission has been to prepare and equip others to be strong influencers for Christ—influencers who are rooted in biblical knowledge and truth. One hundred twenty-three years later, we are just as committed to our mission…

Friday, February 14, 2025

A Year in Review
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A Year in Review

2024 Milestones As January comes to a close, we look back with gratitude on the past year at Northwestern. Throughout 2024, our community has experienced the Lord’s unwavering grace and provision, embracing the call to live out and amplify the Gospel. We celebrate the ways…

Friday, January 31, 2025

A Letter to our 2024 Graduates
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A Letter to our 2024 Graduates

As this season of your life closes and your next chapter commences, take these words to heart:  You are an incredible class of men and women, filled with plans, dreams, and talents.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Northwestern’s Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members: Alumni Dalynn Hoch and Cade Lambert
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Northwestern’s Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members: Alumni Dalynn Hoch and Cade Lambert

ST. PAUL, Minn., September 26, 2024 – In conjunction with its recent September meeting, University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW) Board of Trustees welcomed two new members. Both Dalynn Hoch ‘93 and Cade Lambert ‘00 provide a wealth of knowledge and insight from their respective…

Thursday, September 26, 2024

Community Beyond the Campus: The UNW Alumni Experience
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Community Beyond the Campus: The UNW Alumni Experience

In this community, people pray for another, cheer together when successes are shared, grieve together in times of sadness and loss, network with one another, meet up in smaller groups with people who share similar…

Friday, February 9, 2024

2017 Alumni Honorees Release Album: Memories
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2017 Alumni Honorees Release Album: Memories

Dick Schirmacher, the 2017 Alumni Honoree, recently released an album titled, Memories.

Monday, April 3, 2023

We the People
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We the People

When something is deeply important to you, it almost feels like a part of your being. Everyone wants to be taken seriously, taking the time to really listen to and care for others is a way we can all let a bit of…

Monday, November 29, 2021

Opening Doors for UNW Students
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Opening Doors for UNW Students

Several December grads have launched into exciting new careers, often with assistance from Northwestern alumni. We in Career Development love to celebrate these connections, and we wanted to share some of our favorites.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Career Communities Mean Connection
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Career Communities Mean Connection

Since networking is responsible for at least 85% of new jobs, UNW students need to connect with alumni and other professionals. Current unemployment rates make networking more important than ever for students seeking…

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Lowell and Tami Hochhalter
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Alumni Spotlight: Lowell and Tami Hochhalter

My name is Tami “Parker” Hochhalter. My husband Lowell and I attended and met at Northwestern in the 1980s. It seems like a lifetime ago, and then again, like yesterday. Lowell represented the Eagles on the football…

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Bob and Jane Hosman
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Alumni Spotlight: Bob and Jane Hosman

Bob and Jane Hosman attended Northwestern from 1963 – 1966. The two met while taking classes, sharing their first date at the annual spring formal! From their time at Northwestern until now, Bob and Jane have been…

Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Beyond the Degree: Joann Pittman
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Beyond the Degree: Joann Pittman

Joann Pittman studied Social Science at Northwestern and graduated with her degree in 1982. Today, Joann lives in New Brighton, but for several years in between, she taught English and spread Christ’s light in China….

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

The Art of Beginning: 5 Ways to Invigorate Your Writing
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The Art of Beginning: 5 Ways to Invigorate Your Writing

I love a story from the book Art & Fear by David Bayles and Ted Orland. A ceramics teacher divided pottery students into two groups—one that had to make as many pots as possible and another that had to make the best…

Friday, January 31, 2020

Alumni Spotlight: Introducing the McDermotts
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Alumni Spotlight: Introducing the McDermotts

Abbie (Nelson) ’19 and Jake ’19 McDermott are new to the Alumni family, graduating from Northwestern just this past December. If graduation wasn’t a busy enough time, the McDermotts planned their wedding for the…

Thursday, January 30, 2020

UNW Grad Breathes Life into Local High School Music Program
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UNW Grad Breathes Life into Local High School Music Program

UNW Academy of Music has been selected for the 2019 Best of St. Paul Award in the Music School category by the St. Paul Award Program.

Friday, December 20, 2019

Alumni Spotlight: Kristina Siemens
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Alumni Spotlight: Kristina Siemens

This year Northwestern honored Kristina Siemens as the Women’s Athletic Hall of Fame Award winner. Northwestern recognized Kristina on her athletic achievements and the evidence of a continuing commitment to Christ,…

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Q&A: April Fredrick – Alumni Honoree 2019
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Q&A: April Fredrick – Alumni Honoree 2019

Dr. April Fredrick ’02 visited campus during Homecoming Week to be honored with a 2019 Alumni Honoree Music & Theatre Hall of Recognition award. While here, the internationally acclaimed soprano sang with…

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Q&A: Jonathan Flaa – Academic Achievement
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Q&A: Jonathan Flaa – Academic Achievement

Adjusting to the demands, and rigor of college can be daunting—whether students are walking onto campus for the first-time or returning to new commitments, increased course loads, or upper level classes. Jon Flaa,…

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Reclaimed: Ellie Herringshaw ’12 Alumni Spotlight
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Reclaimed: Ellie Herringshaw ’12 Alumni Spotlight

Living in her dream house, living her ideal life, and loving her role as a wife, Ellie Herringshaw made a discovery that turned her life upside down.

Thursday, June 6, 2019

Alumni Spotlight: Joe Delagrave
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Alumni Spotlight: Joe Delagrave

What do you do when life throws you an unimaginable curve ball? For Joe Delagrave, he never could have imagined having to rediscover his identity after a boating accident. Life changed on July 10, 2004 while boating…

Thursday, May 2, 2019

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