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BLOG Parents
Life Choices—Served with Pie
Students face many important decisions in their first few years out of the home—especially related to college. The right “coaching” can make all the difference in helping them navigate this exciting time.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
BLOG Community
UNW Students Embark on Immersive Civil Rights Pilgrimage Spanning 12 States
Students from the School of Education learned about the struggles during the civil rights movement firsthand.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
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
BLOG Faculty
The Poet Knows What the Copywriter Doesn’t. And Vice Versa.
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
BLOG College Preparation, Parents
Big Lessons from Small Mistakes
Parents hope their young adults have already learned major lessons in academic integrity, managing temptation, and setting priorities in the right order. The fact is they are no less human than when they were in…
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
BLOG Alumni
In Their Heart Language: An Interview with Steve Sheldon ‘61
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
BLOG Faculty
Having Healthy Gender Identity Conversations
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
BLOG Alumni
Hard Work and Epiphanies: John Deedrick ‘84
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
BLOG Alumni
Encouraging Students to Stay Salty: An Interview with Jodi Richert ‘92
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
BLOG Alumni, Faculty
Making Scripture Relatable: An Interview with Anna Rask ‘12
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
BLOG Parents
Modeling Being Human
The good news—and the bad news—is that we are the primary examples for our children. Instinctively though, we know that “monkey see, monkey do” applies to more than just the sweet moments of life. Our children also…
Thursday, April 26, 2018
BLOG Faculty
The Spiritual Act of Naming: Truth Telling in Writing
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
BLOG Academics
Dance Minor Opens New Opportunities at UNW and Beyond
The Department of Music and Theater has added a dance minor to its academic program.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
BLOG Community
Seeking Faithful Creativity
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
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
BLOG Parents
Risking Accountability
Because it’s much easier to receive parents’ praise than parents’ concern, our college students’ transparency about their temptations can be limited. It is unusual for a student to admit to Mom and Dad that they are…
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
BLOG Academics, Faculty, Financial Aid
Northwestern Celebrates Open Education Week Announcing Adoption of 50 Open Textbook
The University of Northwestern’s Online Learning Office announced the adoption of its 50th free and open textbook saving students $275,000 since the program began in 2015.
Thursday, March 8, 2018
BLOG Community
Northwestern Remembers Billy Graham
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
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Don’t Say “No” & Other Interviewing Tips
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
BLOG College Preparation, Parents
4 Things Parents Should Know about Paying for College
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
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