You’ve accomplished so much! Your bachelor’s degree has probably opened doors of opportunity you never dreamed of. Now you’re thinking about adding a graduate degree. But should you go for it? After all, you’re already juggling career goals and personal commitments....
A Personal Perspective When Mark and Kim DeMichael read the posting for the presidential role at Northwest Nazarene University, something clicked. As longtime leaders in Christian higher education and alumni of Nazarene schools, they immediately felt a deep alignment...
By: Dr. Jay Richard Akkermann Where do you find inspiration, both personally and vocationally? Are you looking for an insight or two to take you or your ministry to a new level? Here are a few free podcast recommendations from some of your colleagues on the NNU...
by Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman Aidan Clarke recounts a story about a boy in New York City who once lost his dog. While many of us would be tempted to rush wildly through our neighborhoods in search of a missing pet, this boy chose a different strategy. Instead, he...
You’ve made it to grad school, and the pace has picked up. You’re balancing classes, a job, maybe a family—your life feels like it’s operating in fast-forward. And in the middle of it all, you may be wondering: Do my professors really see me? Do they care? At...
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...
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...
Deciding to go to grad school and getting accepted is just the beginning of an entirely new life as a student. You may ask yourself, “How can I do this?” At NNU, we don’t only want you to be successful, we want you to thrive. As a grad student, it’s helpful to know...
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 Kendrey McGath, our undergraduate student profile for Winter 2025. NAME: Kendrey McGath MAJOR/MINOR: Politics,...
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 Brad Curtis, our graduate student profile for Winter 2025. NAME: Brad Curtis MAJOR: Music Education FUTURE...
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 Michelle Kuykendall, our staff profile for Winter 2025. NAME: Michelle Kuykendall PROFESSION: Executive...
