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Satellite designed by NNU Students Set to Depart from the ISS

NAMPA, Idaho—On Friday, January 31, viewers can tune in online to watch the departure of the Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo craft, which will be carrying Makersat 1 — a satellite designed by a talented team of NNU students.

Enlisting Transformation

Col. Skye Duncan attended NNC from 1991 to 1996, studying pre-med biology and aspiring to help others. Today, he commands a joint Army and Air Force base near Tacoma, Washington, overseeing more than 290,000 people.

Investing in Student-Athletes

Through the generosity of Brian Bohner ('00) and his wife Nichole ('96), Nikola Prvulj has found a home and community of belonging at NNU.

Expanding Educational Partnerships

Dr. Grant Zweigle (’93) works to connect NNU students with local community service providers. Doing this intentionally strengthens the service component of the university mission and aligns it with NNU’s educational objectives, empowering students to use their education to make a difference in our world.

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January 29, 2020

No events are scheduled for today.

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.