Northwest Nazarene University’s College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) has been awarded a $337,500 “Partners in Science 2.0” grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to launch a four-year research initiative that brings together NNU faculty and local high...
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) honored the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 3, during its 109th Commencement ceremonies held on the NNU campus Quad. Surrounded by faculty, staff, family and friends, approximately 390 graduates were recognized for completing...
Me? Publish? I’m only a student! But wait, maybe you should consider it. Most graduate students at least think about it. After all, you’re probably staring at a growing pile of research data and you might have wondered: Should I publish this? The short answer? Yes—if...
If you’re starting college soon and still don’t know what you want to major in, take a deep breath—you’re not alone, and you’re definitely not behind. People may ask, “What are you going to study?” Your parents may worry that they’re investing in an expensive college...
Ernest L. Thompson, longtime Director of Student Teaching and Teacher Placement at Northwest Nazarene University, has been named this year’s L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator. The award was presented at a private reception on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Thompson served...
Ah, spring. The sun is shining, birds are singing and the Quad is suddenly the hottest hangout spot on campus. Of course, in Idaho it could be perfect weather—70 degrees and sunshine—and the next day it could be snowing. We wouldn’t have it any other way! Seriously...
NNU’s Department of Communication, Language and Literature recently participated in Writing Matters, the second annual literary conference hosted by the College of Southern Idaho on February 20-21. This event brought together writers, scholars and students to explore...
The Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) Forensics Team recently returned from the National Christian College Forensics Tournament, held at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, bringing home an impressive collection of awards. Every NNU student who competed...
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...
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...
NNU student-athletes had the unique opportunity to connect with representatives from Micron Technology during a special career event held on Monday, Feb. 17. Nearly 75 student-athletes attended the session, where Micron leaders shared insights about career...
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...
