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Nine Northwestern College professors will conduct research and pursue further study this summer with funding from the Northwestern College Scholarship Grants program. The awards, ranging from $2,400 to $5,300, are designed to encourage the production of scholarly work for publication and distribution beyond Northwestern’s campus.

Five Northwestern College biology majors were selected for competitive off-campus research and study programs this summer.

Dr. Laird Edman, professor emeritus of psychology at Northwestern College, has been invited to serve as a keynote speaker for the first International Psychology Conference hosted by Forman Christian College in Lahore, Pakistan.

Jolene Harris, instructor of anatomy at Northwestern College, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award. She was honored during the college’s commencement ceremony on May 11.

Dr. Robert Hubbard, professor of theatre at Northwestern College, has been named the 2024 recipient of the college’s Faculty Excellence in Faith and Learning Award. He was recognized during commencement exercises on May 11.

Isaiah Gritters, a biology-health professions, chemistry, business administration/finance and economics major from Pella, Iowa, received Faculty Honors during Northwestern College’s commencement exercises on May 11.

Northwestern College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering beginning in the fall of 2024.

For the 12th year, Northwestern College has been named to the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list compiled by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Northwestern was recognized as an adoption advocate and ranked fifth in the education industry for 2024.

Kyle Ochsner, professor of practice in kinesiology and director of athletic performance, and Dr. Jennifer Schon, director of institutional research, are the recipients of Northwestern College’s 2024 Inspirational Service Awards. Ochsner was chosen as the faculty recipient, while Schon received the staff award during the college’s Celebration Banquet on May 6.

Jack MacGregor, a Northwestern College theatre major from Denison, Iowa, placed second nationally for scenic design at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) competition April 21–26.