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BLOG College Preparation, Faculty
3 Reasons It Is Important To Have Professors Who Still Work In Their Field
The opportunity to learn from “practicing faculty” brings a lot of value to education. These are professors who continue to work in the field in which they teach. Here are three reasons why it is valuable to have…
Thursday, January 19, 2023
NEWS
Dr. Greg Johnson Appointed Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff
Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, President of University of Northwestern – St. Paul and Northwestern Media, appointed Dr. Greg Johnson to the newly created role of Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff. Johnson…
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
NEWS
Northwestern Inaugurates Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek
The University of Northwestern – St. Paul inaugurated its ninth president, Dr. Corbin M. Hoornbeek, on Friday, December 2, in front of a Knight Performance Hall crowd filled with students, faculty, staff, alumni,…
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
BLOG Parents
3 Myths About Degrees in the Humanities
Most people pursuing a college degree hope to have a career in their field of study. Yes, we want to love what we do, but we also have practical needs. “The humanities” according to Britannica is the study of all…
Thursday, November 17, 2022
NEWS Academics
Northwestern Engineering Students to Benefit from ABET Accreditation
With the help of ABET accreditation, current and prospective students and their parents who are drawn to UNW for its Christ-centered teaching can also be certain of the standard of education they need for success in…
Thursday, September 15, 2022
NEWS Academics
Northwestern becomes Minnesota Private College Council’s 18th member institution
UNW has accepted an invitation to join the membership of the Minnesota Private College Council, a group of 17 non-profit, liberal arts-focused institutions of higher education throughout the state.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
BLOG Parents
Not My Way
From birth to present, parenting is a crash course in out-of-control. The truth is, I cannot parent my children the way I want to—not because I am incapable, but because they won’t allow me to. Each child is receptive…
Friday, June 17, 2022
NEWS
Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek Named Northwestern’s Ninth President
Following a nationwide search, Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, a leader in Christian higher education and world missions for nearly 30 years, has been unanimously selected by the University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW)…
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
BLOG College Preparation, Financial Aid
11 Ways to Save Money in College
The FAFSA is the key to your financial aid. If you don’t fill it out, you likely won’t be getting any type of financial aid (even student loans).
Friday, June 3, 2022
BLOG College Preparation
4 Tips for Completing the FAFSA Application
The earlier you apply, the more college financial aid you can receive. Knowing how much financial aid you qualify for helps you discern what scholarships and student loans to apply for to cover more of your tuition…
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Nursing Resume Writing Guide
A resume often serves as an organization’s first impression of you. It tells the recruiter or hiring manager objective information about you which can be used to decide if an interview is the appropriate next step. For this reason, your resume should professionally communicate the most…
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Writing a Ministry Resume
A well written ministry resume reflects your preparation for ministry, your philosophy of ministry, your practice of ministry, and your passion for ministry. When it comes into the hands of a search committee it is…
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
BLOG Parents
Friday Comes Before Sunday
The joy of resurrection Sunday could not have happened without the pain and suffering of Good Friday. God the Father, our ultimate parent, answered our need for rescue through the resurrection rather than rescuing…
Monday, April 18, 2022
BLOG Community, Faculty
Good Grief: Why Holy Week is Important
We are in the midst of a time commonly referred to as Holy Week—the days leading up to the celebration of Easter. In contrast to the joy and triumph of Easter, these days are marked by the remembrance of Jesus’…
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
NEWS
Northwestern President Dr. Alan Cureton Named to ECFA Board of Directors
Dr. Alan Cureton, president of the University of Northwestern-St. Paul (UNW) and Northwestern Media, was recently named to the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) Board of Directors. Cureton’s…
Monday, April 11, 2022
BLOG Career & Leadership Development
Cover Letter for a Career Change
Even if a cover letter is not explicitly required by an employer, it is vital and should always be a part of your job applications. A cover letter introduces you, demonstrates you have invested time and energy into…
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
BLOG Parents
The Other Side of Anger
The world will always be a challenging place to live. We hope our young adult children will have the emotional skills to approach anger with self-reflection instead of self-defense. Helping them to process their anger…
Monday, March 21, 2022
BLOG
3 Ways to Make Friends Before Move-In
Starting college can be intimidating. We get that. Having familiar faces around you on your first day is a key way of alleviating some of the stress of starting school.
Monday, March 14, 2022
BLOG Academics, College Preparation
7 Tips for Choosing a Degree Completion Program
Are you a hard working adult who never found the time to finish your degree? Maybe you had every intention to go to school but work, family, money, or a job got in the way. Putting your degree on hold is a common…
Friday, March 11, 2022
NEWS Academics, Students
624 UNW Students Named to Fall 2021 Dean’s List
A total of 624 students were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. 336 received Highest Honors recognition.
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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