Retiring psychology professor receives NWC Excellence in Faith and Learning Award

Dr. Laird Edman, professor of psychology at Northwestern College, has been named the 2023 recipient of the college’s Faculty Excellence in Faith and Learning Award.

Biblical and theological studies professor receives Northwestern teaching Excellence Award

Dr. James Mead, professor of biblical and theological studies at Northwestern College, has been named the 2023 recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award.

Northwestern College names new dean for Graduate School & Adult Learning

Northwestern College has announced the hiring of Dr. Jill Swisher as dean of its Graduate School & Adult Learning division.

Northwestern College business students tie for first place in international simulation

Five Northwestern College seniors recently recorded a top score in the international Business Strategy Game, a dynamic online simulation in which participants are assigned the task of running an athletic footwear company.

Northwestern College recognizes two with Inspirational Service Awards

Brett Bastian, professor of practice in physician assistant studies, and Greta Grond, director of DeWitt Library, are the recipients of Northwestern College’s 2023 Inspirational Service Awards. Bastian was chosen as the faculty recipient, while Grond received the staff award during the college’s Celebration Banquet on May 8.

Northwestern College to launch engineering program in 2024

Northwestern College has hired a distinguished engineering educator with experience in administration, teaching and research on three continents to develop a new undergraduate engineering program that is set to launch, following accreditor approval, in the fall of 2024.

Northwestern business department earns reaccreditation

The Northwestern College business department has been formally granted reaffirmation of accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE).

Northwestern students to travel to Italy for summer study abroad course

Five Northwestern College students will travel to Italy May 18 through June 1 as part of a program offered by the college’s off-campus study office.

Northwestern College counseling director receives Iowa Psychological Association award

Dr. Sally Oakes Edman, director of counseling services at Northwestern College, was named this year’s recipient of the Iowa Psychological Association’s Phil Laughlin Meritorious Achievement Award.

Northwestern College Class of 2023 grad wins international tech design competition

Samantha Olson, a May graduate of Northwestern College and Washington University in St. Louis, was one of three Washington University students to win first place in Rice University’s 360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition.