SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS: THE CLASS OF 2023

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...

NOW WHAT? MOVING ON AFTER GRADUATION

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...

PROFILES: MAGGIE ALCARAZ, STAFF

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....

PROFILES: TUCKER FRIBERG, UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT

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 Tucker, our undergraduate student profile for Winter 2023. MAJOR: I’m double-majoring in Mathematics &...

PROFILES: DR. BERNADETTE ANDERSON, GRADUATE STUDENT

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 Bernadette, our graduate student profile for Winter 2023. MAJOR: Doctor in Education (Ed.D.) FUTURE PLANS: To...

5 QUALITIES OF PRE-MED MAJORS

Maybe you are considering a career path in the medical field and want to study Pre-Med, but you’re just not sure if it’s the right fit for you. Choosing an area of study can be overwhelming, so start by thinking about natural qualities, interests and characteristics...

IS COLLEGE WORTH IT?

College is expensive. There’s no getting around that. For the average cost of tuition at a four-year private college, you could purchase 4 brand new vehicles, or a small house (depending on the location), or 40,000 chicken sandwiches from Chick-fil-A. So is it worth...

COLLEGE TRANSFER: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

By Helen Berry There are many reasons why students decide to transfer colleges; some do it because of homesickness, finances, or just not liking the college they picked. Others do it for more educational opportunities so that they could pursue a different major or a...

THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW HAS COME

As spring approaches, many of us feel the tension of one season ending and a new one beginning. Little patches of green grass are emerging from our gray lawns, reminding us that there is still life waiting to bloom. Spring can be a good reminder that there may be...

BECOME THE NEXT COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST IN HEALTHCARE

It is no surprise that in our post-COVID world, there is a growing need for professionals who are designated to effectively communicate with patients and the general public about health care. That is why NNU is offering a new degree path: Health Communication! Maybe...

BEST OF 2022

From Athletic Championships to Commencement in the rain and hail, here are our favorite moments from 2022: Championship Seasons Our Nighthawks flew to the top in 2022, with men’s and women’s basketball teams both reaching the GNAC tournament and women’s soccer...

NEW YEAR, SAME ME?

It has been a full month since the start of the new year! Is anyone else feeling discouraged by the fading motivation of sticking to your New Year’s resolutions? Hopes of “getting healthy” have resulted in unused gym memberships and sneaking a pack of Oreos into...