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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...
NNU’s 2026 Call Conference: Helping Students Discern God’s Leading in Their Lives
By Dr. Jay Akkerman Do you know a young person sensing God's call to missions or ministry? The Call Conference, hosted by Northwest Nazarene University and the Northwest Field NYI, offers a unique opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to explore God's...
Inaugural Launch of NNU Student Leadership Summit in Montana Quickly Becomes Summer Highlight
By Dr. Jay Akkerman In mid-July, NNU Pres. Mark DeMichael, Chaplain Nate Roskam, and faculty members Dr. Bethany Schultz and Prof. Alison Larson joined 19 NNU students for a week-long formational experience at Two Moose Camp in southwest Montana. While the Student...
Who Are Your Gargoyles?
By Dr. Jay Akkerman Several years ago, while visiting our nation's capital, I joined an old friend from seminary for a tour of the Cathedral Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, better known as the Washington National Cathedral. Although it is part of the Episcopal...
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