By: Carrisa Kelley, Master of Science in Counseling Student A year ago, when preparing for my first semester as a grad student, I was overwhelmed with hope, excitement, anticipation and, of course, some fear. Deciding to apply and commit to a program was a long...
In early April, students from NNU’s Visual Arts department were asked to design and release their own merchandise for the campus store. They jumped at the chance and created their own NNU-branded stickers, hats, shirts and homemade mugs. VANNU’s launch was a hit with...
After consultation with Karen Pearson, Vice President for Student Life, President Joel Pearsall announced the appointment of Alison Graham Larson (NNU’s current Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Services/SWA) as Interim Director of Athletics. She...
Graduating from college is a huge achievement. It comes with challenges and rewards, tears and laughter, struggle and growth. At NNU, we’re so proud of all our seniors that make it across the stage to receive their diplomas. And though we can’t speak to all of them, a...
This week Northwest Nazarene University announced the appointment of Kelli Lindley as NNU’s new Vice President for External Relations, effective July 1, 2023. Lindley has been at NNU since 2000, most recently serving as NNU’s Director of Athletics for the past eight...
At Northwest Nazarene University’s 107th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2023, Reverend Mary Curran received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. Faculty emerita Mary Curran began her teaching career at Northwest Nazarene University in 1990....
The best part of setting goals is the moment you reach them. The feeling of accomplishment is fulfilling and so exciting! But it may leave you thinking, “Now what?” As the academic year comes to a close, keep these 3 things in mind so you can savor that feeling of...
From March 30 through April 1, fifteen Christian colleges and universities nationwide came to Nampa to compete in the 26th National Christian College Forensics Invitational (NCCFI). Including community members acting as judges, almost 200 people were on the NNU campus...
NNU Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Jason Colwell recently published an article in the MDPI journal about his research that solves a forty-year-old question. When setting out to pursue his research, the question he was aiming to answer was why homochirality...
Every year, the Idaho Counseling Association (ICA) Presents awards to local counselors. This year, NNU faculty and students were recognized. Dr. Bethany Townsend | NNU Faculty Counselor Educator of the Year Bethany graduated from Adams State University in Alamosa, CO,...
Northwest Nazarene University’s Department of Music invites you to Great Hymns of Our Faith on Sunday, April 23, at 6:00 p.m. in Swayne Auditorium, Brandt Center. Come enjoy performances from the Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Symphonic Orchestra, Bella Voce and...
Each issue of the Messenger, we provide a profile for one NNU faculty member, one staff member, one undergraduate student and one graduate student. Meet Maggie, our staff profile for Winter 2023 and NNU’s Director of Multicultural Engagement and Belonging....
