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University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW) has joined a group of Minnesota families and Crown College in a federal lawsuit, Loe v. Walz, filed Wednesday that challenges an amendment to a new Minnesota law that strips…

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

98.5 KTIS, Life 101.9, Life 100.7, and The Unfolding Podcast recognized for accomplishments at 2023 Christian Music Broadcasters conference in Orlando Florida.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

University of Northwestern – St. Paul sends 63 choral students on multi-city England tour, including Westminster Abbey, from May 17-29.

Thursday, May 18, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding someone to mentor you is not always easy. Often people are told to find someone really successful and to ask them to be your mentor. However, in reality this usually doesn’t work out. Most really successful…

Monday, February 28, 2022