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THE TOP 5 REASONS NNU’S PRE-COUNSELING PROGRAM IS FOR YOU

Choosing the right undergraduate program is crucial when pursuing a career in counseling. NNU offers a Pre-Counseling program that stands out as an excellent choice for aspiring mental health professionals. Here are the top 5 reasons why NNU’s Pre-Counseling...

THE HOME STRETCH: HELPING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FINISH WELL

It’s that time of year. The last semester of high school. The home stretch. Many seniors are thinking more about “what’s next” than “what needs to be done before what’s next.” There is far more high school behind them than ahead of them, and their minds and emotions...

CALLED TO BUILD PEACE

By Dr. Julie Straight How can people with different views on issues that matter have meaningful conversations?  My students in first-year composition may or may not care about writing a paper, but when I ask this question on the first day of class, they are with me....

NEW YEAR, NEW SEMESTER: SURVIVING A RIGOROUS GRAD COURSE

‘Tis the season of New Year’s Resolutions, those pesky goals we tend to set for ourselves this time of year. You’ve probably heard that most resolutions fail: 91% of Americans fail to complete them, and a full 43% quit trying by the end of January, according to...

PRESENT MOMENT, FUTURE VOCATION

By Dr. Julie Straight “Live in the present moment as if there were nothing to expect beyond it.” When I first encountered Jean-Pierre de Caussade’s Abandonment to Divine Providence and his relentless insistence on attention to the present, I thought him quite...

HOW DO I KNOW IF COLLEGE IS RIGHT FOR ME?

The countdown is on! Your hard work is nearly finished, and high school graduation is finally in sight. Now comes the hard decision about what comes next. Whether you are the first in your family to consider a four-year university or you come from a long line of...

BACHELOR’S DEGREE: NOW WHAT?

How do I Decide Whether Grad School Is Right For Me? Emma graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 2021. She is working as a sales representative at a large pharmaceutical company. She’s earning top dollar, planning to get married next year,...

TOP 10 TIPS TO HELP YOUR STUDENT OVERCOME HOMESICKNESS

Your cell phone rings and you are delighted to see your son’s name come across the screen. He’s been away at college about two months and hasn’t called to check in very often. You’ve tried to give him space to adjust to his new surroundings and routine, so you are...

HOW TO MANAGE GRAD SCHOOL AND A FULL TIME JOB

You’ve done it. You decided to go to grad school, applied, were accepted, and you’re ready to start classes. Maybe you’ve already begun your new academic journey! Congratulations! Now reality sets in. How are you going to juggle it all? Family responsibilities and...

NAVIGATING NNU’S JOB FAIR: TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Every year, NNU’s College of Business puts on an internship fair for students to gather and meet with local businesses in search of internship opportunities. It allows students to not only network but also learn what employers may be looking for when it comes to...

HABITS LIVED OUT AROUND THE WORLD

By: Ashley C. Crafton, 2007, Galena Innovations, CEO My name is Ashley Crafton. I attended NNU from 2004 to 2007 and graduated with my nursing degree. NNU places such an emphasis on service—being Christ’s hands out in the world. It was at the core of everything we did...

A FULL-CIRCLE TESTAMENT OF HABITS

By: Joe Chapman, 2002, D.C. Engineering, Structural Department Manager * I recently heard a pastor share that God’s plan for our lives relies on passion. Because if we knew all that we would go through to get where we needed to go, we wouldn’t be willing to commit to...