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Lindsey Medenwaldt, an assistant professor of business and economics at Northwestern College, is co-author with Dr. Douglas Groothuis of a just-released book, “What if Jesus is Right? Examining Jesus’ Claims About Himself in a World Full of Falsehoods.”

Northwestern College’s Center for Innovation & Leadership welcomes the 2026–27 cohort selected for the Accelerate Siouxland leadership development program beginning Sept. 10.

Northwestern College invites prospective high school and transfer students to visit campus during the 2026–27 school year by attending Raider Days or by scheduling individual appointments.

A pair of accomplished pianists will perform a concert of Frédéric Chopin’s complete ballades and scherzos on Friday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Northwestern College’s Christ Chapel.

Northwestern will host a “Happy Birthday, USA” concert featuring iconic works performed by the White Spruce Chamber Players on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Christ Chapel.

Northwestern College’s master’s program in clinical mental health counseling has received accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the premier nationally recognized accrediting organization for counseling education programs.

Northwestern College’s actuarial science major has qualified for Bronze Tier status within the Casualty Actuarial Society’s (CAS) University Recognition Program.

Northwestern College has set school fundraising records for the second straight year, receipting a new high of more than $11.04 million for the 2025–26 fiscal year.

The fifth cohort of students in Northwestern College’s physician assistant studies program will graduate Saturday, Aug. 8, during a 10 a.m. commencement ceremony in Christ Chapel.

Northwestern College has appointed Dr. David Winyard, a career engineer with teaching and leadership experience at three Christian colleges, as program director for its engineering program.