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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...
SHOULD I TRY TO PUBLISH MY ACADEMIC RESEARCH AS A GRADUATE STUDENT?
Me? Publish? I’m only a student! But wait, maybe you should consider it. Most graduate students at least think about it. After all, you’re probably staring at a growing pile of research data and you might have wondered: Should I publish this? The short answer? Yes—if...
WHY IT’S TOTALLY OK TO BE UNDECIDED ABOUT YOUR MAJOR (FOR NOW)
If you’re starting college soon and still don’t know what you want to major in, take a deep breath—you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not behind. People may ask, “What are you going to study?” Your parents may worry that they’re investing in an expensive college...
NNU EARNS TOP MARKS IN ELEMENTARY MATH TEACHER PREPARATION
Northwest Nazarene University has been awarded an A+ grade by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its Teacher Preparation program in Elementary Mathematics—making NNU the only institution in Idaho to receive this top distinction. This national...


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