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NNU Names Deans in Support of New College Structure

NNU Faculty have voted to transition to a "7-Colleges" structure. In support of this new model, President Joel Pearsall has named seven internal Faculty as Deans for their respective departments.

Grant to Fund Biomedical Research on Campus

NNU has been awarded a five year grant totaling $872,005, which will fund undergraduate students working on faculty-directed summer research projects. The research projects will specifically be focused in the areas of biology, chemistry, computer science, field biology and engineering.

Jerry Hull doesn't just talk the talk; he walks the walk

Retired NNU professor, Jerry Hull, dusted off his walking shoes for his 81st birthday and completed 81 miles to raise money for the Salvation Army, and he's not stopping anytime soon.

NNU Named One of the Best Teacher Prep Programs in the Country

Our secondary teacher preparation program has been named as one of the top in the country—specifically as an undergraduate program that excels in preparing teacher candidates to meet the demands of their future classrooms.

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First ag engineering program offered at a Christian university

“Agricultural engineering is a great fit for Idaho and NNU,” said Dr. Steve Parke, Chair of the Department of Physics and Engineering. “Many students in NNU’s region come from an agricultural background and want to be involved in the rapid, high-tech transformation of agriculture and food processing.” NNU is the first Christian university to offer this new concentration oriented towards the use of GPS, sensors, and robotic actuators known as precision farming.

New study reveals economic impact of Christian higher ed

The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities commissioned a new study that calculated the impact on the national economy of its 142 Christian colleges and universities across the country—including Northwest Nazarene University. The study found that collectively these institutions generate more than $60 billion in economic impact each year.

Rare frogs cared for at Christian college

Two unique frog species have been harbored at our Christian college since July 26, giving students invaluable experience researching and caring for these rare amphibians. Dr. John Cossel received the frogs from Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden in Hong Kong after they were confiscated from a cargo shipment.