Blog and News

Matt Hill’s career exemplifies how to put Christ and students first while building strong athletic programs.

Thursday, August 30, 2018

University of Northwestern regretfully shares the news that Dr. Don Ericksen, the sixth president of University of Northwestern, died on August 6, 2018, surrounded by his family.

Monday, August 6, 2018

Northwestern created the Pathways to Teaching scholarship award for education majors to create a diverse community of educators.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

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…

Friday, June 29, 2018

Fears, whether about real dangers or imagined, often hinder us from living the life that God desires for us. We can either let fear continue to inhibit our faith or we can let our faith conquer our fears. These are some…

Friday, June 29, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

Curiosity is at the heart of the scientific method, but does faith have a part to play too? Dr. Carrie Francis shares her perspective.

Monday, August 21, 2017