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...
If you’re a working professional thinking about heading back to school, you’re in good company. Every year, thousands of adults decide it’s time to earn an advanced degree—to boost their career, transition into a new field or finally chase that long-time professional...
At Northwest Nazarene University, the Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS) Admissions Office is not just a place where applications are processed and decisions are made—it’s a vibrant hub of passionate individuals dedicated to guiding students on their...
If you’re a working adult thinking about grad school, you might be thinking: Am I going back to school to climb higher in my current field—or to take a leap into something new? Those are two very different goals and understanding the difference can help you choose the...
You’re working full-time, balancing meetings, deadlines, maybe even a team—and on top of all that, you decided to start grad school. Whether you’re seeking a master’s or Ph.D., this isn’t just an academic pursuit. You’re doing this as an...
You’ve accomplished so much! Your bachelor’s degree has probably opened doors of opportunity you never dreamed of. Now you’re thinking about adding a graduate degree. But should you go for it? After all, you’re already juggling career goals and personal commitments....
You’ve made it to grad school, and the pace has picked up. You’re balancing classes, a job, maybe a family—your life feels like it’s operating in fast-forward. And in the middle of it all, you may be wondering: Do my professors really see me? Do they care? At...
Me? Publish? I’m only a student! But wait, maybe you should consider it. Most graduate students at least think about it. After all, you’re probably staring at a growing pile of research data and you might have wondered: Should I publish this? The short answer? Yes—if...
Deciding to go to grad school and getting accepted is just the beginning of an entirely new life as a student. You may ask yourself, “How can I do this?” At NNU, we don’t only want you to be successful, we want you to thrive. As a grad student, it’s helpful to know...
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...
Northwest Nazarene University’s Office of Academic Affairs is proud to announce that 374 undergraduate students and 208 graduate students have been named to the Dean’s List and 124 undergraduate students were named to the President’s List for the 2024 fall semester. ...
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...