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Northwest Nazarene University Announces Its 14th President
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president. Dr. DeMichael was introduced to the NNU community during a special Community Chapel service on Monday, March 10, following a press conference earlier...
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Northwest Nazarene University Announces Its 14th President
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) is pleased to announce the election of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president. Dr. DeMichael was introduced to the NNU community during a special Community Chapel service on Monday, March 10, following a press conference earlier...
NNU EARNS TOP MARKS IN ELEMENTARY MATH TEACHER PREPARATION
Northwest Nazarene University has been awarded an A+ grade by the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its Teacher Preparation program in Elementary Mathematics—making NNU the only institution in Idaho to receive this top distinction. This national...
NNU NAMES ERNIE THOMPSON AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2025 L.E. WESCHE OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD
Ernest L. Thompson, longtime Director of Student Teaching and Teacher Placement at Northwest Nazarene University, has been named this year’s L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator. The award was presented at a private reception on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Thompson served...
Spring Fever Survival Guide: How to Conquer the End-of-Semester Slump
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...
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Northwest Nazarene University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.