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Like most children, many of Richard Weekley’s early memories were of his mother. Yet, these memories will seem foreign to many who have not encountered a situation like that of Dick Weekley. He remembers his mother as worn and weary from work about the house, washing his clothes with…

Friday, June 29, 2018

Students from the School of Education learned about the struggles during the civil rights movement firsthand.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

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

In explaining his writing process, a poet once told my writing students, “I never think about the audience.” I think about audience constantly but that poet taught me something important.

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Northwest Alumnus, Steve Sheldon tells of his fifty years of mission field experience translating the Bible in Brazil for Wycliffe Bible Translators USA.

Thursday, May 24, 2018

A lot of Christians have difficulty discussing issues of gender identity and sexuality but with some intentionality, we can enter the conversation in truth and love.

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

John Deedrick ’84 has over 30 years of experience as a Christian businessman and leader. His story is a testament to how God uses, time, challenges, work, and the Holy Spirit to guide your journey.

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Jodi Richert ’92 is currently a Lead Program Manager at Target, a member of the UNW Alumni Council and President’s Advisory Council, and an actively engaged alumna.

Friday, April 27, 2018

Anna Rask ’12 is an alumna and an adjunct professor of biblical studies at University of Northwestern. Here’s what Anna had to say about academics, teaching, and the application of Scripture.

Friday, April 27, 2018

My desire to write comes from an experience of reading. I read a transforming word. As I am transformed, I wish to influence transformation in a confusing and unjust world. Ethicist Oliver O’Donovan writes…

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

The Department of Music and Theater has added a ​dance minor​ to its academic program.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Is there a difference between being a Christian artist and a Christian who creates art? We look to Jesus’s example as we explore faith’s impact on creativity.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

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

The University of Northwestern – St. Paul and Northwestern Media community remember the Reverend Billy Graham who served as the university’s second president and founded KTIS. We rejoice in knowing that he is now home…

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Ok, it’s all good. You’ve answered the heavy questions during your job interview for what you believe may be your dream job. You’ve got this job in the bag. But then, a sudden pause. Your next moments are crucial.

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Paying for college is, quite honestly, the greatest fear for the families we work with in admissions. They understand the value of our integration of faith and learning, the world-class education, but what about the…

Thursday, February 8, 2018

“Nine Northwestern students and I gathered an hour before a January dawn, an unusual time to convene any class at any college. Our purpose: to arrive in Nazareth Hall Chapel while it was still pitch black and quietly…

Friday, January 12, 2018

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

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

The University of Northwestern campus is ranked as one of the most beautiful in the country…what most visitors might miss is the sacred symbolism that architects incorporated around campus.

Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Now fall semester has begun. With our students, it is easy for hopes to get ahead of plans. While we are busy packing in the last family picnic of the summer, getting the commuter car in shape, or shopping for the…

Monday, August 28, 2017