Northwestern College to host children’s book creators

The author and illustrator of a recently published children’s book, “Sleepy Baby Samurai and the Magic Painting,” will speak at Northwestern College on Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 1:45 p.m.

Northwestern College celebrates Family Weekend Oct. 29-30

Northwestern College will welcome families of current students for Family Weekend on Oct. 29-30.

Northwestern adds online early childhood program leading to teaching licensure

Northwestern College is launching a new online bachelor’s degree in early childhood that leads to teaching licensure, preparing graduates to teach PK through third grade. The program begins Jan. 10.

Northwestern College to present Little Shop of Horrors

The Northwestern College theatre department will present the musical “Little Shop of Horrors” Oct. 28–30 and Nov. 4 and 6 in the DeWitt Theatre Arts Center’s England Theatre.

Northwestern College named among most adoption-friendly workplaces

Northwestern College is making its ninth appearance on 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 2021.

Northwestern College to begin offering micro-credentials

Northwestern College will begin offering micro-credentials this fall to help a wide variety of constituents differentiate themselves in the workplace.

Northwestern to present Music Department Showcase Concert Oct. 2

Numerous ensembles will be featured at Northwestern College’s Music Department Showcase Concert on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m.

Northwestern College ranked sixth by U.S. News

Northwestern College is ranked sixth among 76 Midwestern regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges guidebook. Northwestern is also one of 33 Best Value Schools and 38 institutions cited as Top Performers on Social Mobility.

Northwestern College enrollment sets records for third straight year

For the third consecutive year, Northwestern College has set enrollment records. This fall’s enrollment is 1,585, up more than 2% from last year’s record of 1,546.