Name: Brent Peterson Profession: Dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministries Hometown: Seattle, WA Fun Fact About You: I have the best office on campus (don’t tell anyone) and in this same office I contracted chicken pox as an NNU student from a faculty...
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) honored the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 9, during its 110th Commencement ceremonies held on the NNU campus Quad. Surrounded by faculty, staff, family and friends, approximately 390 graduates were recognized for completing...
If you’re a working adult thinking about heading back to school, one big question probably tops your list: Will this degree actually help me land a better job? You’re not alone. Today’s professionals are investing in graduate programs that not only expand their...
George L. Zickefoose, Ed.D., veteran educator and current principal of Warhawk Elementary School in the Vallivue School District, has been named this year’s L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator. The award was presented at a private reception on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. ...
KENZI BERGGREN You don’t have to have it all figured out to start college, and honestly, most students don’t. What matters more is being open to the experience: trying new classes, finding your people, learning how to manage your time and discovering who you’re...
Northwest Nazarene University’s Office of Academic Affairs is proud to announce that 416 undergraduate students and 235 graduate students have been named to the Dean’s List and 172 undergraduate students were named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester....
Northwest Nazarene University is celebrating a meaningful accomplishment by one of its students. First-year English and Creative Writing student Sadie Myers recently had an op-ed published in the Idaho Statesman, highlighting the kind of thoughtful, real-world writing...
Northwest Nazarene University student Kiara Blanco recently represented NNU at the Writing Matters conference hosted by the College of Southern Idaho on February 19 and 20. The annual event brings together students, faculty and writers from southwestern Idaho to...
The music department at Northwest Nazarene University will present the culminating concert of its annual jazz festival on Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Brandt Center on the NNU campus. The concert will feature the NNU Jazz Band alongside the Boise Modern Jazz...
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) announced the launch of its new eCampus degree offerings, a fully online and accelerated set of bachelor’s programs designed specifically for adult learners and working professionals. Beginning August 2026, NNU will offer four new...
Northwest Nazarene University has been recognized among the Best Business Colleges in Idaho for 2026 by Research.com and received the Best Online Business Programs in Idaho Award. The recognition highlights institutions that demonstrate strong academic quality,...
Northwest Nazarene University has received significant new funding to advance its growing leadership in wildland fire research and collaboration. Currently awarded funding now exceeds $500,000, bringing NNU’s total wildfire research funding over the past decade to...
