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Northwest Nazarene University Announces Its 14th President
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president. Dr. DeMichael was introduced to the NNU community during a special Community Chapel service on Monday, March 10, following a press conference earlier...
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Northwest Nazarene University Announces Its 14th President
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president. Dr. DeMichael was introduced to the NNU community during a special Community Chapel service on Monday, March 10, following a press conference earlier...
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