Quadruple major receives Northwestern’s Faculty Honors award

Isaiah Gritters, a biology-health professions, chemistry, business administration/finance and economics major from Pella, Iowa, received Faculty Honors during Northwestern College’s commencement exercises on May 11.

Theatre professor receives award for faith and learning

Dr. Robert Hubbard, professor of theatre at Northwestern College, has been named the 2024 recipient of the college’s Faculty Excellence in Faith and Learning Award.

Anatomy professor receives Northwestern College Teaching Excellence Award

Jolene Harris, instructor of anatomy at Northwestern College, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award.

Northwestern College approved to launch engineering program this fall

Northwestern College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering beginning in the fall of 2024.

Northwestern College named among most adoption-friendly workplaces

For the 12th year, Northwestern College has been named to the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list compiled by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Northwestern was recognized as an adoption advocate and ranked fifth in the education industry for 2024.

Northwestern College recognizes two with inspirational service awards

Kyle Ochsner, professor of practice in kinesiology and director of athletic performance, and Dr. Jennifer Schon, director of institutional research, are the recipients of Northwestern College’s 2024 Inspirational Service Awards.

Northwestern College theatre major wins second place in national contest

Jack MacGregor, a Northwestern College theatre major from Denison, Iowa, placed second nationally for scenic design at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival competition April 21–26.

Northwestern College students to study abroad this summer

Northwestern College students will travel to Greece and England this summer as part of study abroad programs offered by the college’s off-campus study office.

Northwestern College to offer summer art workshops and camps

Adults and young people interested in learning how to paint or in developing their artistic talent are invited to sign up for a summer workshop or camp offered by Northwestern College’s art department.