ST. PAUL, Minn., May 30, 2025 – University of Northwestern – St. Paul is featured on the first episode of season 14 of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video as of May 27 of this week. Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour travels the country telling the story of each college and university through the diverse lens of its students, giving the viewer an intimate portrayal of life on campus. Inspiring and motivating, the show serves as a vehicle to help students across the world connect with higher education, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future without having to travel anywhere!
University of Northwestern – St. Paul’s episode highlights 10 student stories with a unique look into their experience with Northwestern’s academics, spiritual development, campus community, extracurriculars, and the opportunities offered to our students and alumni. Northwestern’s episode stands out with a focus on the UNWavering mission and vision behind our Christian campus. The featured students include Micah Clark, a media production major; Cassidy Chellin, a communication arts and literature education major; Josiah Olson, a marketing major; Ari Schmidt, a business administration major; Ethan Cattanach, a business administration major; Carter Lambert, a theatre major; Maisy Bjornrud, an elementary education major; Caleb Phillips, a history, politics, & economics major; Jaxon Short, a health sciences major; and alumna Elliana Dodge, a nursing graduate.
“University of Northwestern – St. Paul offers students an extraordinary experience, and we’re so excited to share that on The College Tour,” said Alex Boylan. “For students, choosing which college to attend is a monumental decision, and this episode gives prospective students a first-hand look at what makes this school so special.”
You can find out more about Northwestern’s episode of The College Tour by visiting unwsp.edu/tct.
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About The College Tour
The College Tour is a groundbreaking TV series that takes the viewer on an intimate journey through campuses across the country, telling each school’s story through the diverse lens of its students. Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour brings equity to college readiness by providing a platform to access comprehensive and meaningful information regarding higher education anytime and anywhere, free of charge. The College Tour is available on Amazon Prime Video and at www.thecollegetour.com.
About University of Northwestern – St. Paul
University of Northwestern – St. Paul (UNW) is a nondenominational, Christian university in St. Paul, Minn. With a Biblical worldview integrated into all programs, UNW provides a unique educational experience for students who want to combine faith and education. Northwestern offers more than 50 areas of study, including five master’s degrees, and online and early college programs. Northwestern Media, a ministry of the university, owns and operates 105 radio signals throughout the Midwest across 13 states with a total listenership of more than 2 million listeners. Visit unwsp.edu for more information.
