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Return. Relive. Renew.
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you,” These words from Paul in Philippians 1:3 (ESV) reflect his deep love for the people God had placed in his life. He wrote them while longing to be reunited with fellow believers. How often do you think about the people…
Friday, June 6, 2025
NEWS Alumni, Student Experience, Students
University of Northwestern – St. Paul Featured in Season 14 of The College Tour Now on Amazon Prime Video
University of Northwestern – St. Paul is featured on the first episode of season 14 of The College Tour on Amazon Prime Video.
Friday, May 30, 2025
BLOG Alumni
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
BLOG Community
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
NEWS Academics, Alumni
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
NEWS Alumni, Community
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
BLOG Alumni
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
BLOG Alumni
2017 Alumni Honorees Release Album: Memories
Dick Schirmacher, the 2017 Alumni Honoree, recently released an album titled, Memories.
Monday, April 3, 2023
BLOG Alumni
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
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
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
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
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
BLOG Alumni
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
BLOG Alumni
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
BLOG Alumni
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
BLOG Academics, Faculty
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
BLOG Alumni
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
NEWS Alumni, Music
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
BLOG Alumni
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
BLOG Alumni, Music
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
BLOG Alumni
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
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