The Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) Forensics Team showcased their talent and dedication at the Valentine Forensics Tournament, held on February 14. Competing against nine colleges and universities from across Montana, Oregon, Idaho and Utah, NNU students...
By Mike Zahare, NNU Board of Trustees Chair Had I known that one of my NNC intramural basketball opponents would one day be the 13th President of NNU, I may have gone easier on him on the hardwood, with an emphasis on the word “may.” That opponent, Joel Pearsall, not...
The Northwest Nazarene University Nursing department is honored to announce a generous gift of $100,000.00 from local philanthropists Duane and Lori Stueckle. This incredible donation has established the Duane and Lori Stueckle Endowed Nursing Scholarship, which will...
As parents of prospective college students, one of your top concerns is ensuring your child has the resources and support they need to thrive in college. At Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), student success is at the heart of everything we do. From academic...
The Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) College of Business is set to receive national attention in an upcoming segment of Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid. The feature, which provides an in-depth look at NNU’s College of Business, will air as a full-length segment and be...
The Northwest Nazarene Divinity School (formerly Graduate School of Theology) at Northwest Nazarene University is hosting a comprehensive evaluation visit for reaffirmation of accreditation by the ATS Commission on Accrediting on March 16-19, 2025. The purpose of this...
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) senior Kieran Kranzow has been honored with the prestigious John Van Zytveld Award in the Life Sciences for his outstanding research presentation at the 2024 Murdock College Science Research Conference. His presentation, titled...
By Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman As a pastor, leading Christmas Eve services has always been a privilege for me. Early in my ministry, Kim and I told our families that they were always welcome to visit us for Christmas, but that we wouldn’t be traveling home to them...
The 2024 Alumni Awards were presented during Homecoming Chapel on Friday, November 8. John and Jennifer Garrick, Class of 1992 2024 Alumnus of the Year Award Jennifer Garrick have dedicated over three decades to ministry, leadership and service to others, spending...
by Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman G. Arthur Janssen frames it well: “They are spread out from Alaska to the Virgin Islands, Maine to Hawaii. They cover the gamut of national parks, monuments, a seashore, parkways, memorials, a preserve, a battlefield, recreation...
By: Joel Pearsall, NNU President “We do college different.” This statement was made recently by an NNU staff member while talking to an alum whose child was considering NNU. As she was explaining how we build relationships and develop students in ways most schools...
You’re going to do it. Dip your toe in the water and check out grad school. You’re not ready to make a decision yet, but you’re definitely thinking about it. So, what’s your first step (beyond doing some detective work online and maybe talking to friends)? Consider...
