Northwest Nazarene University - One of the Best Christian Colleges in the Northwest

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.

Old Becoming New: Student Center Repurposing

With construction on NNU’s new student commons well underway—and nearly halfway finished—plans to repurpose the current student center have begun. Multiple departments on campus will utilize the new repurposed space including: the College of Nursing, Undergraduate Admissions and multiple offices that currently serve student needs.

NNU Alum and Honorary Degree Recipient Leaves Legacy of Support

Supporter, alumni and friend of Northwest Nazarene University, Jerry Lee Caven, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 24. His family will remember him for his great determination to create, develop and share the gifts and talents given to him by God and the passion to do so until the very end of his life. Jerry has left a legacy of service to his family and to God.

Introducing Brand New Digital Media Major

We are excited to announce Digital Media as a new major with the Department of Art & Design beginning Fall 2019.

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June 16, 2019

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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.