Blog and News

More than 30 years after graduating from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul, Eithne (Daire) Shimasaki (Class of 1994) continues to find new ways to invest in the place that helped shape her life.

Friday, September 4, 2026

Greetings, current and prospective members of the UNW community, My name is Bill Owen, and I serve as the Director of Public Safety for the University of Northwestern. Over the past two years, our team has re-envisioned…

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

We may not know what chapter we’ll step into when we say yes. But we might be surprised by what God does, not only through our hands, but in our hearts.

Friday, August 7, 2026

Picture this: You’re a junior in high school, and you think you want to go to college. You start to search online for a college. And you quickly realize something – there are almost 4,000 colleges in the United…

Friday, July 24, 2026

Wilda Nybeck never planned to attend college. Growing up on a farm near Brainerd, Minnesota, she was content with the life she knew. Quiet and shy by nature, she couldn’t imagine herself leaving home, much less…

Friday, July 10, 2026

However, for followers of Jesus, this process isn’t just about picking a school from a myriad of options and hoping that we got it right. In a world where YouTube and AI are at our fingertips, it isn’t even about…

Friday, July 3, 2026

At University of Northwestern, we strive to provide our students with a quality education that is unique from other universities. UNWavering means we are committed to give students an education with a strong Biblical…

Friday, June 12, 2026

Between the excitement, nerves, and the fact that many of you have never done this before, you might not even know where to begin (other than maybe scrolling Pinterest for dorm decor inspiration). This is a big and…

Friday, May 29, 2026

When students and their families start looking at private and public universities, the first thing they usually notice is the price. At first glance, the price of private universities often looks more expensive, and…

Friday, April 10, 2026

Every spring, the Church around the world pauses to remember the story of Jesus — His death, His burial, and His resurrection. It’s a story most people think they already know. But this Easter, Northwestern Media is…

Friday, March 27, 2026

Four lessons I learned and four gratitude’s for the process of my daughters attending the University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW). It’s hard to believe that I am almost fully on the other side of having children enrolled in higher education. My mind can easily recall all that…

Friday, March 13, 2026

The lights dim in the theatre.  The smell of popcorn fills the air.  Before the movie begins, the previews roll—the coming attractions that give you a glimpse of what’s ahead. 

Friday, February 20, 2026

Henry has been faithfully serving Christ through pastoral ministry for 36 years: he served as an associate pastor for eight years in Wichita, Kansas before he accepted the lead pastor role at Five Oaks Church in…

Friday, February 13, 2026

Karyn Tomlison, chef and restaurant owner, is using her God-given creativity and gift of hospitality to communicate God’s nature through the story she tells with food.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

God’s unwavering grace is always actively working in our lives but is most evident in times of extreme difficulty. Perhaps it’s because we are desperate for Him to perform a miracle, right a wrong, remove a thorn from…

Monday, February 9, 2026

Our online Master of Arts in Theological Studies program is designed to be attainable with coursework that can be completed in under 2 years.

Friday, February 6, 2026

In every academic discipline, God’s Word is the primary text and the lens through which we pursue every academic endeavor of learning, teaching, service, and research.  We affirm the primacy and supremacy of Scripture…

Friday, January 16, 2026

I’ve always loved Christmas lights. All of them—the dazzling, decorated-to-perfection homes and businesses with crisp white lights and coordinated ornaments, bows, garlands, and trees AND the colorful, playful,…

Friday, December 19, 2025

For the fourth year in a row, 98.5 KTIS is supporting families in the Twin Cities community through Christmas Blessing, providing tangible help for those struggling with family tragedies, financial difficulties, or…

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Switching your study environment can improve memory retention and strengthen your ability to focus.

Friday, December 12, 2025