Archive for year: 2025
Northwestern College named Best Christian Workplace for third year
For the third year in a row, Northwestern College has been certified as a Best Christian Workplace. The latest recognition is based on data from the 2025 Best Christian Workplaces Institute (BCWI) survey, which measures the health of workplace culture in Christian organizations. The college scored an all-time high of 4.19 on a five-point scale, placing in the 91st percentile for the higher education category.
Northwestern College to present Christmas Vespers
The Northwestern College music department will present its annual Christmas Vespers concerts on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The events are free and open to the public.
Northwestern College announces property acquisition
Northwestern College has officially acquired the property of Mulder Auto Tire and Lube, as well as the Subway building, at the corner of Highway 10 and K-64 in Orange City. The buildings are adjacent to the Korver Visual Arts Center and across from DeWitt Theatre Arts Center, providing a highly visible and integrated setting for future campus expansion.
Northwestern’s Te Paske Gallery features exhibit by University of Iowa students
Northwestern College’s Te Paske Gallery will host “Personal Mythologies,” a collection of ceramic works created by current Master of Fine Arts students in the University of Iowa’s ceramics program. The exhibit will be on display Nov. 10 through Dec. 12, with a public reception scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m.
Northwestern College ensembles to perform
The Northwestern College Symphonic Band will honor various heroes at a concert on Friday, Nov. 7, and the Heritage Singers and Jazz Band will perform Friday, Nov. 14. Three chamber ensembles will perform Friday, Dec. 12. All events will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel and are free and open to the public.
Northwestern College theatre to present Twelfth Night
Northwestern College’s theatre department will present “Twelfth Night” Nov. 13, 15, and 20–22 in the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center’s England Proscenium Theatre. The show will begin at 7:30 each of those evenings; there will also be a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Northwestern College physician assistant graduates record 100 percent exam pass rate
Northwestern College’s 2025 physician assistant graduates have recorded a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination. All 29 students who graduated on Aug. 9 passed the national boards on their first attempt. Northwestern’s pass rate has surpassed the national average for three years in a row.
- Orange City Area Health adds new surgical robot to operating room, bringing boost to rural healthcareDecember 4, 2025 - 12:44 pm
Northwestern College named Best Christian Workplace for third yearDecember 3, 2025 - 2:20 pm
Northwestern College to present Christmas VespersNovember 19, 2025 - 8:46 am
Northwestern College announces property acquisitionNovember 6, 2025 - 2:15 pm