Northwest Nazarene University recently honored Northwest Christian Credit Union at its annual President’s Reception with the Eugene Emerson Award. NCCU has been an instrumental partner with NNU for several decades. “Community and Transformation are core values for us...

At Northwest Nazarene University’s 107th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 5, 2023, Reverend Mary Curran received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa. Faculty emerita Mary Curran began her teaching career at Northwest Nazarene University in 1990. Curran earned an associate...

From March 30 through April 1, fifteen Christian colleges and universities nationwide came to Nampa to compete in the 26th National Christian College Forensics Invitational (NCCFI). Including community members acting as judges, almost 200 people were on the NNU campus for the event. “We’re...

Northwest Nazarene University was one of 37 local non-profits to receive a grant during the annual John H. & Orah I. Brandt Foundation luncheon on the NNU campus on Dec. 14, 2022. NNU received a check for $85,000. The grant will be put toward the College of Nursing expansion project as well as for...

Dr. Sam Dunn, NNU business faculty and Senior Fellow since 1994, was recently awarded the Chewning Award from the Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA), the highest award given by this organization. "As Senior Fellow, Dr. Dunn continues to serve the NNU College of Business by teaching...

Last month Northwest Nazarene University Robotics Vision Lab was notified they had been awarded a $101,000 grant by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation. This specialty crop grant, presented by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), will allow the University’s faculty and student researchers...

On September 15, 2022, Northwest Nazarene University honored the Consulate of Mexico and the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust at their annual President’s Reception. These honorees have been instrumental partners with NNU for several decades. “Community and Service are core values for us at NNU, and...

Ryan and Emily Wirick and brothers Philip and Cris Zimmermann have been nominated for Alumni of the Year Awards.

Dr. Michael Poe, Professor of Graduate Education, has been named this year’s L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator by Northwest Nazarene University. The award was presented at a private reception on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Dr. Poe received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Science in 1978...

On September 16, 2021, Northwest Nazarene University honored Steve and Betty Hill and the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation at their annual President’s Reception. These honorees have been instrumental partners with NNU for several decades.

“Our community partners have such a significant and...

Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) has named Robin Gilbert, Superintendent of the Payette School District, this year’s L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator. The award was presented at a private reception on April 21. “Robin is an excellent leader and is well respected by her peers,” Dr. Eric...

NNU is privileged to have a community of faculty and staff dedicated to serving the university above and beyond expectations. This year, six of those individuals were honored with emeriti status. Nancy Ayers, Kevin Dennis, Fred Fullerton, Brenda Johnson, Wes Maggard and Bill Packard truly exemplify...

NNU Athletics Communication Director Craig Craker has a special ability for seeing stories in the everyday. He can turn a simple anecdote about a cookie hidden in a coach’s pocket into an analogy of how a serious coach used humor to motivate and bond with his team. He has the innate ability to get...

Each year at Homecoming, NNU honors alumni for their accomplishments and service since graduation. This year, four individuals will be recognized on Friday, November 8 at 10 a.m. during chapel in the Brandt Center’s Swayne Auditorium.

Alumnus of the Year
Patrick Gray graduated from NNU in...

Dr. Daniels (’88) is the senior pastor of College Church of the Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho, and the pastoral scholar-in-residence at NNU. As the pastoral scholar-in-residence, Dr. Daniels enhances the student experience at both the undergraduate and graduate level. NNU's Wesley Center has special...

The 2018 Professional Achievement recipient, Lisa Nordstrom (’93) has built her regulatory law career over the past two decades. She serves as lead counsel at Idaho Power Company, represents the company before Idaho and Oregon utility regulators, and has argued appeals before the Idaho Supreme Court...

Kenton Lee (’07) is the founder of Because International, a non-profit organization formed in 2009 committed to leveraging innovation to develop projects to improve daily life for people living in extreme poverty. Their first project, which was created by Lee, is The Shoe That Grows, a shoe that...

Each year at homecoming, NNU honors alumni for their accomplishments and service since graduating. Three individuals will be recognized Friday, November 9 at 10 a.m. during chapel in the Brandt Center’s Swayne Auditorium. All are welcome and encouraged to be a part of this special time of...

The 2018 Eugene Emerson Award recognizes the partnership between Northwest Nazarene University and an organization committed to the success and well-being of families in the Nampa Community. Yesterday evening, we honored one of Nampa’s most important and essential organizations, the Salvation Army.

Each year at homecoming, NNU honors alumni for their accomplishments and service since graduation. For 2017, four individuals will be recognized Friday, November 10 at 10 a.m. during chapel in the Brandt Center’s Swayne Auditorium.

2017 Alumnus of the Year
As a result of his distinguished career...

“Steve Woodworth represents the finest achievement of Northwest Nazarene University,” stated Dr. Jerry Hull, NNU alumnus (’60) and former professor of social work (1978-2007). “Steve has invested 37 years serving Idaho’s needy, vulnerable, and at risk youth. Throughout the years Steve has worked...

Matthew Chitwood graduated from NNU in 2004 with Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and an emphasis in Global Management. His most memorable experience during his undergrad years was the semester he spent studying abroad in Central America. This experience was a time of transformation for...