NNU elementary education programs receive A+ ratings from the National Council on Teacher Quality Northwest Nazarene University’s undergraduate and graduate elementary education programs have earned A+ ratings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for...
Northwest Nazarene University’s Office of Academic Affairs is proud to announce that 392 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students have been named to the Dean’s List and 166 undergraduate students were named to the President’s List for the 2026 spring semester....
Northwest Nazarene University is participating in the Pacific Intermountain Regional Node of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), a nationwide initiative designed to strengthen America’s semiconductor and microelectronics workforce. The...
Choosing a graduate program isn’t just about the credential you’re seeking, it’s about all that comes with it. For working adults juggling careers, families and everything in between, going back to school should pay off in more ways than one. That’s why one factor is...
So, you’ve made it to your senior year of high school…congrats! Between juggling classes, college applications and maybe a part-time job, you’re probably also thinking about what your first year of college is going to look like. One of the biggest parts of that?...
Northwest Nazarene University has appointed Dr. Stephen Lowe as Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Lowe brings more than three decades of experience in Christian higher education, including leadership in academic administration,...
Name: Delanie Williamson Major: Ed.S. Educational Leadership Grad Year: 2027 Hometown: Murtaugh, Idaho Fun Fact About You: I have spent 92% of my teaching career in the same school and position. Dedicating so much of my time to one community has helped me develop...
Name: Quincy Ellis Major/Minor: Nursing Future Plans: Currently, my future plans are to graduate and begin my career as a nurse, as well as continue my education in the FNP program here at NNU. Grad Year: 2025 Hometown: Boise, Idaho Fun Fact About You: I lived...
Name: Carolina Schneider Profession: Student Services Coordinator Hometown: Jutiapa, Guatemala Fun Fact About You: I love roller skating! Favorite NNU Memory So Far: Some of the students who lived in Corlett at the time asked me if I would bake a dessert for a...
Name: Brent Peterson Profession: Dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministries Hometown: Seattle, WA Fun Fact About You: I have the best office on campus (don’t tell anyone) and in this same office I contracted chicken pox as an NNU student from a faculty...
By Craig Craker Joe Schaefer had a choice. He could sit in the dugout, frustrated after losing a game his team seemed destined to win. Or he could do what he has always done as a head coach: be there for his players, no matter the outcome. He chose the latter. As the...
By Kelli Rich STUNT Coach When I first said yes to becoming the inaugural head coach of STUNT at NNU, I felt God nudging me into something bigger than just coaching a new program. Starting STUNT has been a faith-driven journey from day one. Before we ever stepped...
