Northwestern theatre students earn top regional honors at ACTF
Northwestern College theatre students received top regional recognition at the Region Five American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), held Jan. 18–24 in Rochester, Minnesota.
Northwestern College to present Defying Gravity on stage
Northwestern College’s theatre department will present “Defying Gravity” Feb. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Feb. 14. Performances will take place in the Allen Black Box Theatre.
Northwestern Symphonic Band presents concert centered on hope in Christ
The Northwestern College Symphonic Band will present a unique Valentine’s Day concert titled “Eat Your Heart Out, Godzilla!” on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.
Northwestern online programs receive high rankings
Northwestern College tied for 24th in the online bachelor’s degree program category in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings, released on Jan. 27. This is the highest score among institutions in Iowa and members of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).
Northwestern College to hold annual day of giving on Feb. 5
Northwestern College will hold its annual Day of Giving, ALLNDay, on Thursday, Feb. 5. The event encourages alumni, parents and friends of the college to be “all in” with their support for Northwestern.
Northwestern College recognized as best-in-class employer
Northwestern College has been named a best-in-class employer by Gallagher, the college’s benefits consultant, as part of its 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey. The designation recognizes organizations that demonstrate excellence in benefits strategy, employee well-being and cost management, based on an in-depth benchmarking analysis of employers nationwide.
Northwestern’s class of 2025 achieves 100 percent placement rate
Northwestern College’s 2025 bachelor’s degree graduates achieved a 100% placement rate within six months of graduation. A survey of class members revealed that 83.2% are employed, 16.4% are in grad school, and 0.4% are intentionally engaged in service opportunities.
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