By Karen Pearson Vice President for Student Life Joel is his preferred name. Not President Pearsall or President Joel or Dr. Pearsall, just Joel. And it represents well who he is to our campus community. I have had the privilege of participating in the...
By Mike -77- and Carol (Wardlaw) -78- Poe Former NNU Faculty and Staff The first time I remember seeing Joel was in the fall of 1973. I was a freshman at NNC living in Chapman Hall, and from my room, I could see the tennis courts. One of the “students” playing was a...
The legacy of a leader is best told through the lives they’ve touched, and at Northwest Nazarene University, President Joel Pearsall’s impact is evident in the heartfelt words of those who have worked alongside him. In this collection of letters, current and former...
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...
