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Mission-Driven Innovation: Summer Research Brings Science to Life at UNW
BLOG Mission-Driven Innovation: Summer Research Brings Science to Life at UNW

This summer, the University of Northwestern’s student and faculty researchers stepped beyond the classroom into the world of hands-on discovery through an NCIR summer research program designed to spark curiosity and…

Friday, October 3, 2025

UNW Engineering Program Strives to Meet the Demands of Minnesota Industries
BLOG UNW Engineering Program Strives to Meet the Demands of Minnesota Industries

The mission of University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW) engineering program is to prepare graduates to be leaders who can coordinate a multidisciplinary team to research, design, and implement solutions.

Friday, July 4, 2025

Biotech in the Twin Cities: Local Leaders Developing the Next Generation
BLOG Academics, Career & Leadership Development, Faculty Biotech in the Twin Cities: Local Leaders Developing the Next Generation

Minnesota has been designated a Regional Tech Hub from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and we are proud to be part of this story by coming alongside the next generation of students learning about and leading change…

Friday, November 3, 2023

UNW Grad Lands Job at Medtronic
BLOG Alumni, College Preparation UNW Grad Lands Job at Medtronic

Management Information Systems graduate Zack Swore used the social and technical skills he learned at UNW to get a job at Medtronic.

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Dr. Joel Light Brightens the UNW Biology Department
BLOG Academics, Faculty Dr. Joel Light Brightens the UNW Biology Department

Hip. Great communicator. Follower of Christ. The man with the chicken. These are all ways students have described Dr. Joel Light. As an assistant professor of biology, Dr. Light has had the opportunity to teach a…

Wednesday, April 11, 2018