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May 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 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
 
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 24, 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 15, 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 13, 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 10, 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 5, 2006
 
Jeff Barker appointed to endowed professorship
Jeff Barker, professor of theatre and speech, has been appointed to the Northwestern College Endowed Professorship.
May 2, 2006
 
Kugler receives Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award
Dr. Mike Kugler, associate professor of history, has been named this year's recipient of the Northwestern Teaching Excellence Award.
May 2, 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 2, 2006
 
Psychology seniors present research at conference
Nine NWC senior psychology majors presented the results of their research at the Siouxland Undergraduate Social Science Research Conference, hosted by Northwestern on April 27.
May 2, 2006
 

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