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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...
NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY APPOINTS DR. STEPHEN LOWE AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Northwest Nazarene University has appointed Dr. Stephen Lowe as Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Lowe brings more than three decades of experience in Christian higher education, including leadership in academic administration,...
The Power of Perhaps
by Dr. Jay Richard Akkerman Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later. Divide your gifts among many, for in the days ahead you yourself may need much help. When the clouds are heavy, the rains come down; when a tree falls, whether south or north, the...
PROFILES: DELANIE WILLIAMSON, GRADUATE STUDENT
Name: Delanie Williamson Major: Ed.S. Educational Leadership Grad Year: 2027 Hometown: Murtaugh, Idaho Fun Fact About You: I have spent 92% of my teaching career in the same school and position. Dedicating so much of my time to one community has helped me develop...
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
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.