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Raiders Stand Out
We’re Raider Nation. We’re smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. We achieve—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others. Our promise: You’ll stand out here—and be empowered to lead a life of significance.
Stand Out Stories: Ross
COMMUNITY + BELONGING. Meet Ross Alexander, an actuarial science major and men’s golfer from Scotland. What brought him to Northwestern was golf. What made it feel like home? Teammates, a host family and a community that welcomed him with open arms. #RaidersStandOut
Stand Out Stories: Gianna
COURAGEOUS + FAITHFUL. Meet Gianna Bennett, a secondary education major from Urbandale, Iowa. From breaking barriers on the Red Raider football team to preparing to lead her own classroom, Gianna is learning to step courageously into her calling while making her faith her own. #RaidersStandOut
Standing out
Standing out means pursuing excellence in all we do—and giving the glory to God.
Northwestern College
Northwestern is home. It’s where faith, learning, and belonging come together—and where you’ll be prepared to stand out.
2026 Commencement Weekend
Blessings to you, class of 2026, as you step forward to pursue Christ’s redeeming work in the world. Congratulations, Raiders!
Stand Out Stories: Ty
SMART + STRONG. Meet Ty Hulshof, a biology-health professions major from Sioux Center, Iowa. Accepted into the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Ty has been equipped through Northwestern’s academics, mentorship and faith-centered community to pursue his calling and make an impact. #RaidersStandOut
Stand Out Stories: Meredith
COURAGEOUS + FAITHFUL. Meet Meredith Sundberg, an elementary education and music education major from Kearney, Nebraska. From the classroom to the concert hall, Meredith is living out her faith and she’s giving all the glory to God. #RaidersStandOut
Stand Out Stories: Van Sickle Brothers
COURAGEOUS + FAITHFUL. Meet Payton, Brady and Carson Van Sickle, brothers from Ogden, Iowa, who found more than a team at Northwestern. They found a community that challenges them and walks alongside them in faith.
From running together on the track and cross country teams to growing in community, they are learning what it means to lead, disciple and pursue Christ together. #RaidersStandOut
Stand Out Stories: Tatum
LEAD + SERVE. Meet Tatum Schmalbeck, an elementary education major from Sioux Center, Iowa. Through hands-on classroom experience, Raider softball, and Summer of Service mission trips, she’s discovering what it means to lead with integrity and serve with humility—wherever God calls her. #RaidersStandOut
