Northwestern College, Iowa

06/02/2026

Is it too soon to say we miss you?🎓

06/01/2026

Teacher. Scholar. Leader. Raider. 🚩

Northwestern has appointed Dr. Robert Winn to the Northwestern College Endowed Professorship, recognizing his outstanding contributions to teaching, scholarship and faithful service to the college and broader community.

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Dr. Robert Winn, professor of history and department chair at Northwestern College, has been appointed to the Northwestern College Endowed Professorship.

05/29/2026

🫧 Learning that serves others. Students in a Northwestern honors course partnered with the Orange City Food Pantry to create a low-cost laundry detergent recipe that gives families more loads at a lower cost.

From recipe testing and packaging design to community collaboration, this project turned classroom learning into meaningful impact.

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ORANGE CITY—Students in psychology professor Jennifer Feenstra’s honors course at Northwestern College in Orange City spent last semester studying the concept of “wellness” — but they didn’t focus simply on

05/28/2026

This summer, 15 Northwestern College professors are pursuing research projects through the Northwestern Scholarship Grants program—exploring topics ranging from cancer and spinal cord recovery to ethics, theatre, refugee mental health and bumblebee populations.📚

These projects reflect Northwestern’s commitment to faithful scholarship, discovery and academic excellence.

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This summer, 15 professors will conduct research and pursue further study with funding from the Northwestern College Scholarship Grants program.

05/27/2026

Join us this summer for Grillin’ on the Green and get a first taste of life in Raider Nation. Enjoy a picnic lunch fresh off the grill, tour campus, meet faculty and students, and hang out with games on the green. 🚩

📅 June 15 or August 7
⏰ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Choose the date that works best for you—we can’t wait to see you on campus!

Register now🔗: https://www.nwciowa.edu/visit/grillin-on-the-green

05/26/2026

Check out the semester finale of What Stood Out. 🚩🎬 From Festival of Culture and Celebration of Research to study abroad, Summer of Service and commencement, these were some of the standout moments from the final months of the semester.

05/23/2026

We’re hiring!🚩 Join our Christ-centered community of faculty and staff who are shaping lives through higher education. Current openings include:

• Art – Graphic Design Faculty
• Biology Faculty
• Nursing Faculty
• Program Director, M.S. Pathologists’ Assistant Program
• Visiting Faculty – Biology
• Admissions Counselor
• Athletics Marketing & Fan Experience Graduate Assistant
• Housekeeper
• Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant
• Men’s Wrestling Graduate Assistant
• Student Accounts Manager
• Women’s Soccer Graduate Assistant
• Women’s Wrestling Graduate Assistant

And did you know? Northwestern College is recognized as an adoption-friendly workplace, a best-in-class employer and a Best Christian Workplace.

Explore openings and apply at🔗: www.nwciowa.edu/employment

05/21/2026

Raiders are going global this summer!🌍 Northwestern students are heading to Greece and England through two study abroad experiences focused on culture, history, theatre and faith.

From exploring ancient sites like the Acropolis and Corinth to experiencing live performances at London’s Globe Theatre, these Raiders will be learning far beyond the classroom.

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Northwestern College students will travel to Greece and England this summer as part of two study abroad programs offered by the college’s global education office.

05/20/2026

🎨 Creativity starts here!

Northwestern College is hosting two summer art camps this June for students ages 6–12. From clay and paint to printmaking and more, campers will explore a variety of hands-on projects in the Korver Visual Arts Center.

🖌️ June 15–17
🖌️ June 22–24
⏰ 1–4:30 p.m.

Spots are limited! Learn more and register at the link below 🔗⬇️

Northwestern College will host two summer art camps in June, offering hands-on creative experiences for students ages 6 through 12.

05/19/2026

What does servant leadership look like in practice—and why does it still matter today?

Awarded Dr. Song the 2026 Endowed Research Fellowship, Dr. Jiying (Jenny) Song is helping preserve and expand that conversation through award-winning research on the work of Robert Greenleaf, founder of the servant-leadership movement.

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Northwestern College is awarding its Endowed Research Fellowship for 2026 to Dr. Jiying (Jenny) Song, associate professor of business.