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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...
SHAPE YOUR LIFE! WHY A GRADUATE DEGREE IS YOUR NEXT SMART MOVE
You’ve accomplished so much! Your bachelor’s degree has probably opened doors of opportunity you never dreamed of. Now you’re thinking about adding a graduate degree. But should you go for it? After all, you’re already juggling career goals and personal commitments....
NNU Named 2025–26 College of Distinction for Academic Excellence and Career Preparation
NNU has been recognized once again as a College of Distinction for 2025–2026, earning national honors in multiple categories: Idaho, Christian, Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing and Career Development. These distinctions affirm NNU’s deep commitment to...
Meet the President and First Lady: Mark and Kim DeMichael
A Personal Perspective When Mark and Kim DeMichael read the posting for the presidential role at Northwest Nazarene University, something clicked. As longtime leaders in Christian higher education and alumni of Nazarene schools, they immediately felt a deep alignment...
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