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May
30
2006
NWC receives reaccreditation from Higher Learning Commission
Northwestern has received formal notification of its reaccreditation by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
May
30
2006
Northwestern receives renewal grant from Lilly Endowment
Northwestern has received a renewal grant of $499,800 from Lilly Endowment Inc. to build upon its Vocare: Find Your Place project.
May
24
2006
NWC receives federal grant for research on antiparasitic drugs
Northwestern has been awarded a $197,466 grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for research Dr. Ralph Davis is conducting on antiparasitic drugs.
May
16
2006
Laaveg receives scholarship from choral society
Dan Laaveg, a senior music major from Forest City, Iowa, has been selected to receive a $500 scholarship from the Fort Dodge Choral Society.
May
15
2006
Dean of spiritual formation accepts position in Seattle
Dr. Keith Anderson, dean of spiritual formation and vocation and director of the Lilly Grant, has resigned to become the senior vice president of academic affairs and academic dean at Mars Hill Graduate School in Seattle.
May
13
2006
Graduates awarded Faculty Honors at commencement
Two international students are among three 2006 Northwestern graduates who received Faculty Honors at commencement ceremonies on May 13.
May
10
2006
Lilly Grant funds summer research and scholarship
Twenty-three Northwestern faculty and one student will receive funds from the college’s $2 million Lilly Grant for summer research and scholarship related to vocation and helping students discover God’s call on their lives.
May
05
2006
Students selected for competitive summer research programs
Three NWC students have been chosen from applicants across the country to participate in National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates programs this summer.
May
02
2006
Professor speaks at ethnic ministries summit
Dr. Rod Spidahl, assistant professor of religion, led a seminar at the Atlanta 2006 Ethnic Workers’ Summit held April 27 to 29. The conference sought to encourage and enable intercultural ministry connections.
May
02
2006
Jeff Barker appointed to endowed professorship
Jeff Barker, professor of theatre and speech, has been appointed to the Northwestern College Endowed Professorship.
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