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The Northwestern College Symphonic Band will embark on its spring tour March 26–29, performing in communities across Iowa. For performance times and details, visit nwciowa.edu/2026-band-tour.

Northwestern College will launch a new Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree in nursing education in August. The fully online program can be completed in two years.

Northwestern College’s Drama Ministries Ensemble (DME) will travel internationally during spring break, March 1–7, performing and leading workshops in the Netherlands and Germany.

The Northwestern College A cappella Choir will perform its touring concert Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.

Northwestern College will send 12 teams of students on service trips to seven states, Mexico, Spain and England during spring break. More than 160 participants will travel for this year’s Spring Service Partnerships (SSP), scheduled for Feb. 28–March 9.

Northwestern College congratulates 532 students who earned a spot on the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester.

Northwestern College theatre students received top regional recognition at the Region Five American College Theatre Festival (ACTF), held Jan. 18–24 in Rochester, Minnesota.

Northwestern College’s theatre department will present “Defying Gravity” Feb. 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Feb. 14. Performances will take place in the Allen Black Box Theatre.

The Northwestern College Symphonic Band will present a unique Valentine’s Day concert titled “Eat Your Heart Out, Godzilla!” on Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel. The concert is free and open to the public.

Northwestern College tied for 24th in the online bachelor’s degree program category in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 rankings, released on Jan. 27. This is the highest score among institutions in Iowa and members of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).