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NNU CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...
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NNU CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...
LEADING AFTER THE LAST OUT
By Craig Craker Joe Schaefer had a choice. He could sit in the dugout, frustrated after losing a game his team seemed destined to win. Or he could do what he has always done as a head coach: be there for his players, no matter the outcome. He chose the latter. As the...
STUNT: NNU’S NEW SPORT
By Kelli Rich STUNT Coach When I first said yes to becoming the inaugural head coach of STUNT at NNU, I felt God nudging me into something bigger than just coaching a new program. Starting STUNT has been a faith-driven journey from day one. Before we ever stepped...
JOURNEYS OUTFITTING CO.
By Lance Howard Director of Journeys Outfitting Co. NNU’s Journeys Outfitting Co. has a rich history of being a vibrant educational community that integrates recreation and the outdoors while reflecting our Christian faith. We’ve had the opportunity to see both...
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Northwest Nazarene University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.