By Karen Pearson Vice President for Student Life Joel is his preferred name. Not President Pearsall or President Joel or Dr. Pearsall, just Joel. And it represents well who he is to our campus community. I have had the privilege of participating in the...
By Mike -77- and Carol (Wardlaw) -78- Poe Former NNU Faculty and Staff The first time I remember seeing Joel was in the fall of 1973. I was a freshman at NNC living in Chapman Hall, and from my room, I could see the tennis courts. One of the “students” playing was a...
The legacy of a leader is best told through the lives they’ve touched, and at Northwest Nazarene University, President Joel Pearsall’s impact is evident in the heartfelt words of those who have worked alongside him. In this collection of letters, current and former...
By Mike Zahare, NNU Board of Trustees Chair Had I known that one of my NNC intramural basketball opponents would one day be the 13th President of NNU, I may have gone easier on him on the hardwood, with an emphasis on the word “may.” That opponent, Joel Pearsall, not...
Yeah, we know, it’s a big decision: your major. It’s probably one of the first questions you’re asked when people find out you’re a college student. Seriously, they’re not trying to be annoying—they’re just trying to make conversation. But if you don’t have one...
Grad school: it’s a little like a hamster wheel. Class, job, family, homework, existential crisis. Class, job, family, homework, existential crisis. How can you keep your head above water, much less take time for yourself? But here’s the thing—self-care isn’t a...
By Bethany Schultz When I graduated high school, I was certain of two things: I wanted to go to college, and I didn’t want to go to a Christian one. So, I followed my best friend to a large state university, thinking I would have a blast. I was wrong. I ended up...
As parents of prospective college students, one of your top concerns is ensuring your child has the resources and support they need to thrive in college. At Northwest Nazarene University (NNU), student success is at the heart of everything we do. From academic...
Want a question answered? Ask Siri, Alexa, Google or Chat GPT! Easy, right? Not so fast! We live in a day when artificial intelligence (AI) and search engines provide instant access to vast amounts of information. So why are research skills still relevant? Because...
Why You Should Consider a Study Abroad Experience Kali, a sophomore business major who loves to travel, is interested in doing a semester abroad. She’s done a couple of mission trips with her church, one to Mexico and the other to the urban center of Chicago, but...
You’ve had a refreshing break with friends and family, celebrated the holiday and now you’re back at school—ready to tackle your next semester. There’s no better time to revamp your study habits than now. There are a number of digital tools that can revolutionize...
‘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...
