Northwestern Network for students | Northwestern College in Iowa

You have a built-in support system as a student—and graduate—of Northwestern College.

The Northwestern Network is an organization of more than 1,200 alumni, parents and friends of the college who are available to help NWC, its students and each other.

Networking is important when it comes to finding a job. Experts say 70% to 85% of people landed their current positions thanks to their connections. But the Northwestern Network is also a valuable resource in other ways. Members of the Northwestern Network can:

Provide you with an internship. (Some members are even willing to host you in their homes during your internship.)
Offer career advice.
Visit with you for an informational interview.
Allow you to job shadow them during a typical workday.
Host Northwestern clubs—such as the Business Club and Pre-Health Professions Club—during trips to Des Moines, Minneapolis and Sioux Falls. (Sometimes they even take club members to dinner, in addition to providing a tour of their business or organization.)
Introduce you to a new community by helping you find a place to live or a church home.
Serve as a resource if you are researching a specific career or area of the U.S.
Offer a connection with someone who also knows and loves Northwestern.

Alumni profiles

Caring Connections

As director of the Sarpy Care Center, James Teutschmann oversees the distribution of food and diapers to South Omaha residents in need.

Long-Term Parking

Megan Leinart's efforts to increase parking sustainability have received recognition from the International Parking & Mobility Institute.

Making a Home in Alaska

After Robin Hunt and her husband, Jerry, provided foster care for 41 kids, she wrote a book with tips for foster families.

Miami Voice

Kevin Fischer followed God's leading into the pastorate at Miami Vineyard Community Church, where he has served for 30 years.

Seeking Refuge

Julia Rathbun places unaccompanied refugee minors with foster families, guiding them as they navigate a new country and a better life.

Adaptable Alum

Sean Nathaniel is the first chief operating officer for DISCO, a technology company that uses artificial intelligence and cloud computing to help lawyers improve outcomes for their clients.

A Magical Career

After 25 years with Disney, Caroline Musgrove is a director of technology working on projects like the new Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge parks.

At Home on the Red Carpet

Cora Vander Broek’s theatre journey has taken her from Orange City to Chicago, Broadway and now Los Angeles.

Whole-hearted Passion

After their son, Kipp, died from sudden cardiac arrest, Jon Kinsley and his wife, Shelly, have been committed to distributing AEDs.

Impromptu Presenter

When the speaker at an international education conference failed to show, Sam Callahan volunteered to fill in with material he had been preparing for a future presentation.

A Picture of Love

Nurse Cherish Shuka served grieving parents by taking photos of stillborn babies when COVID-19 restrictions were implemented at her hospital.

A Dream Fulfilled

Megan Coe has been raising funds for an Ecuadorian orphanage, For His Children, for seven years.

A Different Direction

Physical education teacher, athletic director and coach Daniel Solis was honored with a teaching award at Williams High School in Plano, Texas.

Nurturing Nurse

While COVID-19 made for a stressful work environment, Alex Overweg's encouraging presence earned her a nursing award from Sanford Health in Sioux Falls.