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We’re Raider Nation. We lead and serve. We’re smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. We achieve—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others.
Michael
Criminal JusticeMichael’s criminal justice major is preparing him to follow in his family’s law enforcement footsteps, while he’s growing in his faith and developing lifelong friendships.
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Luke
Social Studies TeachingLuke is growing in the classroom, in relationships and in his faith as he prepares to make a difference as a teacher and coach.
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Mackenzie
Creative IndustriesAn aspiring art curator or director, Mackenzie values the creative process and uses her God-given gifts to bring new creations to life.
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Berkley
Exercise ScienceCombining her love of sports and exercise science, Berkley is pursuing her passion through hands-on experiences at Northwestern.
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Payton
FinancePayton has a passion for serving others, and his roles as a resident assistant and member of the cross country and track teams allow him to do that. As a finance major, he aspires to assist the church through financial advising.
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Evelyn
HistoryAn aspiring district attorney, Evelyn plans to pursue a law degree after NWC.
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Ashley
NEXT ProgramAshley is taking classes, living in a dorm and participating in many student activities as part of Northwestern NEXT, a program for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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Abby
AccountingAbby's experiences as an intern, peer tutor, Business Club leader and career mentor have given her confidence as she prepares for a career as an accountant.
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Logan
International BusinessNWC is preparing Logan for a career in business where he can minister to the people he encounters.
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Hannah
Public RelationsWith a love for the writing and creative sides of marketing, Hannah is pursuing a degree in public relations for its variety of career opportunities.
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Abby
Secondary EducationNWC is shaping Abby into a servant-leader so she can foster a classroom of growth and safety for her future chemistry students.
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Arjun
Computer ScienceArjun seeks a career as a software developer and is gaining hands-on experience through his classes, internships and on-campus involvement.
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Julia
Study AbroadJulia's host family became her home away from home during her semester abroad where she was immersed in Romanian culture and grew in independence.
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Katie
TransfersWhen Katie transferred to NWC, she found an authentic community and opportunities to pursue her many interests.
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Jaden
Youth Ministry + Christian FormationMentored by his own youth pastor, Jaden is now seeking a role in ministry serving underprivileged youth.
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Sienna
Art TherapySienna took advantage of many opportunities in her first year at Northwestern and found a strong sense of belonging as a result.
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Mackenna
Education StudiesA theatre artist and future educator, Mackenna is gaining tools and experiences to be a versatile resource for his students.
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Ellary
Ecological ScienceEllary says her worldview, character and faith have been deeply shaped by interacting with a variety of people on campus and engaging with different perspectives.
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Tyson
SociologyTyson's Northwestern experience has profoundly shaped his worldview and faith, preparing him to minister to others as a hospital chaplain.
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Lexi
TheatreFollowing a passion she's had since age five, Lexi is pursuing degrees in theatre and business administration, and describes the theatre department as her “second home.”
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Allie
SpanishAllie's double majors in Spanish and political science—as well as multiple internships, opportunities to interact with Spanish-speaking members of the community, and intense language growth—have helped prepare her for her future as an immigration attorney.
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Julian
Special Education TeachingNorthwestern is empowering Julian to live out his goal of helping young students the way he was helped as a child.
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Lydia
NursingExceptional nursing facilities, equipment and professors are preparing Lydia to provide health care in a way that serves others in the name of Christ.
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Dana
HumanitiesAs a humanities major, Dana has been able to study the subjects she loves without having to choose just one.
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Reid
EngineeringTaking things apart, fixing them and putting things together have been Reid's passion since childhood. With a standout engineering degree from NWC, he can use these skills to impact the world.
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Mitchell
Social EnterpriseAs a social enterprise major, Mitchell appreciates its complementary emphases on both business and ministry because it prepares him for a variety of full-time ministry positions.
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Lane
Elementary EducationAs a Raider pole vaulter, Lane knows the importance of committing without hesitation to each vault—and applies that same "all-in" approach to life.
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Dannen
ManagementDannen is looking forward to applying what she has learned in Northwestern’s business classes, an internship, and Business Club activities as she pursues a career in management.
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Tark
BiologyKnowing that Tark is interested in teaching biology at the secondary level, his professors give him tips on how to modify a lab or lesson so he can use it in a high school classroom.
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Kacey
Youth Ministry and Christian FormationKacey seeks to impact youth for Christ in the same way people ministered to her while she was in middle school.
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Gabriel
BiophysicsGabriel’s desire to grow in faith and pursue his passion for biophysics led him to the strong Christ-centered community and academic excellence at Northwestern.
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Kylie
Biology-Health ProfessionsKylie, who wants to be a primary-care physician assistant, chose Northwestern because of the reputable biology program, small class size and strong basketball program.
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Ryder
EconomicsRyder chose Northwestern because it is Christ-oriented, and because he had the opportunity to play baseball at the collegiate level.
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Noah
Sport ManagementNoah chose Northwestern because it felt like home and gave him an opportunity to grow his relationship with Christ, earn a college degree and play college football.
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Nathania
MarketingNathania says financial aid at Northwestern made costs comparable to that of an in-state school in Colorado.
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Nathan
Business EducationGaining professional skills and being equipped to live out his faith in real-world work environments makes Nathan excited about his future.
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Liam
Data Science and StatisticsLiam chose Northwestern because he wanted an education within a Christian community—and because of its strong math program.
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Andrew
ChemistryChallenging courses + caring professors mixed with leadership experiences are equipping Andrew to pursue a career in health care.
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Joshua
TutorsTutoring, outreach and participating on Northwestern's baseball team give Joshua meaningful opportunities to lead and build strong relationships.
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Ashley
Translation & InterpretationAfter interpreting for her parents and others in her hometown as a kid, Ashley knew she wanted to do something in the interpretation field.
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Ashlyn
Biblical and Theological StudiesIn addition to having fun with friends, studying abroad, and learning how to be a leader, Ashlyn is gaining a better understanding of God’s word through her major in biblical and theological studies.
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Gavin
Worship ArtsGavin started at Northwestern to pursue his then-girlfriend, who is now his fiancee; he stayed because of the campus community and spiritual growth he experienced immediately after arriving.
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Mari
Social WorkAdopted from Ethiopia, Mari hopes to use her personal experience to help other families through the adoption process.
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Marco
Physical EducationMarco is a future teacher and basketball coach whose goal is to follow Christ’s example in the way he serves his students.
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Luke
Political ScienceAs a political science major at Northwestern, Luke is learning to think critically and apply God’s Word to complex issues. Once he graduates from NWC, he plans to attend law school in his home state of Nebraska.
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Braeden
MathAt Northwestern, Braeden has been encouraged not to be afraid to make mistakes while he learns—an environment he wants to replicate when he becomes a high school math teacher.
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Meredith
MusicMeredith plays in multiple Northwestern music ensembles, goes on annual music tours, and participates in clubs and activities aligned with her interests and career goals.
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Isabel
Actuarial ScienceIsabel chose Northwestern because of how it prepares actuarial science students to pass their professional exams—and because of its Christian community and smaller class sizes.
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Harris
MarketingHarris loves the research, strategies and statistics involved in marketing and has gained experience in his chosen career field both on campus and through a summer internship.
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Emma
GeneticsMultiple research opportunities as an undergraduate student at Northwestern are leading Emma to consider a career in either the medical field or conducting research.
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Jacob
BiochemistryJacob chose NWC because of its small size, strong science departments and Christian community.
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Princess
Medical Laboratory ScienceChoosing a college 6,000 miles from home was a leap of faith for Princess—one that was rewarded by challenging classes, opportunities for research, close friendships, and a growing relationship with Christ.
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Mairin
Software EngineeringMairin was drawn to software engineering as a field where she could work with computers and still interact with others.
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Logan
Agricultural BusinessLogan's major in agricultural business and participation in Northwestern's Future Generations of Agriculture Club is preparing him for a career as an ag loan officer or accountant.
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AJ
English TeachingAJ views his professors as teaching role models who are committed to preparing him well for his future English classroom.
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Thea Angelee
Graphic DesignSince coming to Northwestern, Thea has learned to see art as a form of worship and a means of reflecting God the Creator.
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Noah
PsychologyNoah appreciates the psychology department's research opportunities as solid preparation for his career as a family therapist for veterans.
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Carie
ArtInspired by her professors, Carie is learning different art techniques, as well as developing her own artistic style. Grad school may be in her future, along with eventually working for an art museum.
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Izaac
SpanishIzaac’s world has been opened through his Spanish classes, but also by attending Spanish-speaking churches and spending a semester abroad.
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Gabe
AccountingGabe found accounting to be the perfect match for his interests and abilities, and he is gaining leadership experience through his involvements at NWC.
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Annika
FinanceAnnika added a finance major after a professor told her that knowledge of banking and economics could help her developing math skills.
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Emily
Exercise ScienceThe kinesiology department’s strong grad placement rates convinced Emily that NWC would prepare her for PT school.
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Caroline
Physics EducationCaroline chose Northwestern because of its close-knit community, and as she prepares to be a math and physics teacher, she seeks to work at a smaller school where she can have similar close connections with students.
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Norah
Elementary EducationAs part of Northwestern’s Honors Program, Norah has discovered a group of students who love learning as much as she does.
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Misava
International BusinessAn international student from South Africa, Misava says he feels supported both academically and spiritually at NWC.
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Alik
MarketingAlik is preparing for a career in which he hopes to use his storytelling and videography skills to support global missions.
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