NNU CELEBRATES 2025 GRADUATES AT 109TH COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

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...

SHOULD I TRY TO PUBLISH MY ACADEMIC RESEARCH AS A GRADUATE STUDENT?

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...

WHY IT’S TOTALLY OK TO BE UNDECIDED ABOUT YOUR MAJOR (FOR NOW)

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...

Spring Fever Survival Guide: How to Conquer the End-of-Semester Slump

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 STUDENTS AND FACULTY PARTICIPATE IN WRITING MATTERS CONFERENCE

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...

NATIONAL SUCCESS: NNU FORENSICS TEAM EARNS TOP HONORS

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...

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...