Northwestern College physician assistant students to graduate Aug. 9

The fourth cohort of students in Northwestern College’s physician
assistant studies program will graduate Saturday, Aug. 9. Master’s degrees will be awarded to 29 students during a 10 a.m. ceremony in Christ Chapel.

Northwestern College leadership development program accepts applications

Applications are now being accepted for Accelerate Siouxland, a regional leadership development program offered by Northwestern College’s Center for Innovation and Leadership.

Northwestern again named among most adoption-friendly workplaces

For the 13th 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 fourth in the education industry for 2025.

Northwestern adds Master of Arts in Teaching in early childhood

Northwestern College is adding a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in early childhood degree to its graduate programs this fall.

Northwestern faculty awarded grants for summer scholarship

Thirteen Northwestern College professors will conduct research and pursue further study this summer with funding from the Northwestern College Scholarship Grants program. The awards, ranging from $2,800 to $5,300, are designed to encourage the production of scholarly work for publication and distribution beyond Northwestern’s campus.

Orange City Arts June Events

Crittenton Center Receives Generous Grants

Monsma receives Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award

Dr. Scott Monsma, professor of sociology at Northwestern College, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award. He was honored during the college’s commencement ceremony on May 10.

Northwestern history prof received Faculty Excellence in Faith and Learning Award

Dr. Michael Kugler, professor of history at Northwestern College, has been named the 2025 recipient of the college’s Faculty Excellence in Faith and Learning Award. He was recognized during commencement exercises on May 10.