Orange City Area Health System created $111.5 million impact on local economy in 2024

Northwestern College exceeds enrollment goals for second consecutive year

For the second year in a row, Northwestern College has exceeded its goals for new student recruitment by more than 10%. Fall 2025 figures list a total of 354 new students, including 37 transfers, the highest number of transfers in nine years.

Award-winning author Rich Villodas to speak at NWC about reconciliation

The Rev. Rich Villodas, pastor and award-winning author, will present at Northwestern College Sept. 23–24.

Northwestern to host Raider Nation Homecoming Celebration

Northwestern College will hold Raider Nation Celebration, the college’s annual Homecoming and Family Weekend, Oct. 3–4. The weekend’s events include class reunions, banquets, athletic events, a music showcase, and traditions such as the Morning on the Green carnival.

Northwestern theology professor selected for endowed professorship

The Northwestern College board of trustees has appointed Dr. Cambria Kaltwasser to the Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Endowed Biblical and Theological Studies Professorship. The endowed position provides annual funds to support the recipient’s scholarly work, which can be used for research, the purchase of equipment or materials, travel to pursue research, or assistance to student researchers.