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NNU CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...
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NNU CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...
SO YOU COMMITTED… NOW WHAT?
There’s a moment that hits sometime after you’ve committed to a college, maybe it’s right after high school graduation announcements go out, or when someone asks where you’re headed next fall for the tenth time, and it feels like you should have everything figured out...
WHY SUMMER IS THE SMARTEST TIME FOR WORKING ADULTS TO START GRAD SCHOOL
For many working adults, the idea of going back to school can feel overwhelming. Between careers, family responsibilities and everything else life throws your way, it’s easy to keep pushing graduate school to “someday.” But what if this summer is actually the perfect...
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN READING INSTRUCTION PREPARATION
NNU ELEMENTARY EDUCATION PROGRAMS RECEIVE A+ RATINGS FROM THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON TEACHER QUALITY Northwest Nazarene University’s undergraduate and graduate elementary education programs have earned A+ ratings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for...
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Northwest Nazarene University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.