THE PEARSALL HOSPITALITY

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...

FROM PRESIDENT TO PRESIDENT

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...

NNU FORENSICS TEAM SHINES AT VALENTINE FORENSICS TOURNAMENT

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...

OPENING THOUGHTS: COOKIES AND PANCAKES

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...

CHOOSING A MAJOR WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND

Yeah, we know, it’s a big decision: your major. It’s probably one of the first questions you’re asked when people find out you’re a college student. Seriously, they’re not trying to be annoying—they’re just trying to make conversation. But if you don’t have one...

FITTING SELF-CARE INTO YOUR BUSY GRAD SCHOOL LIFE

Grad school: it’s a little like a hamster wheel. Class, job, family, homework, existential crisis. Class, job, family, homework, existential crisis. How can you keep your head above water, much less take time for yourself?  But here’s the thing—self-care isn’t a...

FROM STATE SCHOOL TO NNU: MY TRANSFER EXPERIENCE

By Bethany Schultz   When I graduated high school, I was certain of two things: I wanted to go to college, and I didn’t want to go to a Christian one. So, I followed my best friend to a large state university, thinking I would have a blast. I was wrong.  I ended up...

DUANE & LORI STUECKLE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

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...

SUPPORTING YOUR STUDENT’S SUCCESS AT NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

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...