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Alumni Alexander Software Developer, Unite Us Through a variety of experiences inside and outside the classroom, Northwestern helped Alexander see how his passion for computer science and his love for the arts could turn into a career.
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Alumni Sutton Account Executive in Group Tickets & Hospitality, San Diego Padres After starting his college and baseball pursuits elsewhere, Sutton transferred to Northwestern as a sophomore, playing three years for the Raiders. The move paid off well, both during his college years and after graduation.
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Students Jackson Nursing Jackson looks forward to using his future career in nursing as a ministry.
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Alumni Johnny Worship Director, King of Kings Church Northwestern’s authentic and vibrant Christian community allowed Johnny to grow in his faith and equipped him to pursue God’s calling on his life.
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Alumni Madison Medical Social Worker, Mary Greeley Medical Center In her work as a medical social worker, Madison strives to show compassion and acceptance to every patient she encounters.
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Faculty + staff Carrie Dr. Thonstad’s passion for serving—and for preparing students to serve—makes her a valuable resource in the education department.
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Faculty + staff Angela Dr. Carlson directs Northwestern’s Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and wind ensembles, while also teaching instrumental music education.
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Faculty + staff Chris Dr. Nonhof builds relationships with students in and out of the classroom.
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Faculty + staff Martha Martha Draayer encourages intercultural student development by mentoring, supporting and teaching students from underrepresented groups.
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Faculty + staff Michael Dr. Kugler is known for making history come alive as he guides students in thinking Christianly about the past.
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Faculty + staff Greta Greta Grond enjoys working with students on their research projects and seeing the results of their hard work.
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Faculty + staff Kendall Kendall Stanislav helps connect students with internship and study abroad opportunities, and assists them through the job search process.
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Faculty + staff Greg President Christy created new strategies and adopted a new mission, vision, diversity and Christian identity to help the college stand out.
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Faculty + staff Randy Randy Van Peursem offers students the science support they need to succeed and models the encouragement and love of Christ.
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Faculty + staff Elizabeth Dr. Heeg created practice-based software to help students prepare for the MCAT—to which Northwestern students have free access.
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Alumni Ashlynn Grades 6-12 Vocal Director, Parkston School District A vocal music and secondary education graduate, Ashlynn benefited from her professors’ encouragement of her musical talents, as well as extensive time in the classroom prior to graduation.
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Faculty + staff Jennifer Dr. Feenstra involves students in her research on volunteerism and service-learning.
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Alumni Jerel Assistant Family Teacher, Boys Town Jerel works with at-risk children and families, providing them with the support and education they need to succeed.
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Alumni Stephan Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Northview Middle School At Northwestern, Stephan found a connection to youth he didn't know he had. With the help of professors, he became a teacher and coach who shapes the next generation of students and athletes.
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Faculty + staff Kyle Professor Ochsner develops and oversees the strength and conditioning programs for many of Northwestern’s athletic teams.
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Faculty + staff Kirsten Kirsten Brue encourages students to gain experience in their chosen career field.
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Faculty + staff Eric Eric Anderson uses his combination of financial knowledge and care for students to help families find strategies to make Northwestern affordable.
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Faculty + staff Piet Professor Koene has elite certification and experience as a courtroom interpreter.
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Alumni Andrew Freelance Music Producer, SoundReserve Andrew founded SoundReserve, a music production company in Nashville, Tennessee, after graduating from Northwestern. In addition to composing and producing music, he also plays keyboard for a classic rock band that performs onboard Holland America cruise ships.
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Alumni Sarah Oncology Nurse, University of Iowa Hospital As an oncology nurse, Sarah cares for patients' emotional and spiritual health as well as their physical needs.
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Faculty + staff Rik Coach Dahl enjoys building relationships with students, extending grace, and encouraging them through life.
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Alumni Osiris Bilingual Behavioral Health Therapist, Promise Community Health Center Osiris’ passion for art allows her to provide holistic and innovative care to therapy patients from diverse backgrounds.
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Faculty + staff Kim Dr. Jongerius sees math as both art and language and encourages students to communicate mathematics effectively.
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Alumni James Chemistry Instructor, Veritas Preparatory Academy With a love of theatre, music and philosophy, James found that Northwestern’s humanities major enabled him to learn anything and everything about anything and everything.
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Alumni Connor Litigation Associate, Stinson LLP Connor’s Northwestern education led to a verdict of “accepted” at six law schools.
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Faculty + staff Drew Professor Schmidt is enthusiastic about his love of church, education and the arts, and he enjoys helping students follow their passions.
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Alumni Shanell Law School Student, University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law Shanell’s internship with the U.S. State Department led to a job in Washington, D.C., which provided her hands-on experience that now supports her law school studies.
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Alumni Evan Staff Accountant, Gronewold, Bell, Kyhnn & Co. Evan's success on the golf course parlayed itself into a job as an accountant in his hometown.
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Alumni Jonathan Applications Programmer, Interstates Control Systems Inc. Jonathan employs his computer science skills to help build control systems for a wide variety of industrial facilities, designing and building interfaces for operators to use in their businesses.
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Interns Cole Exercise Science Cole gained valuable hands-on coaching experience through his internship with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's strength and conditioning team.
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Interns Adebola Public Relations Passionate about community and communications, Adebola put her public relations skills to use with Orange City Arts.
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Alumni Victor Language Arts Teacher, Le Mars High School A high school language arts teacher, Victor teaches a variety of English and writing courses.
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Faculty + staff Kris Coach Korver is passionate about helping his students and athletes become who God calls them to be.
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Alumni Josh Membership Services Executive, Denver Nuggets Josh turned his love for sports into a career.
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Alumni Lauren Social Media Strategist, Woodmen Life Lauren says she applies skills from her marketing classes every day in her work as a social media strategist.
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Faculty + staff Sara Dr. Tolsma and her students are researching which chemicals in plants stop or slow the growth of cancer cells—and how.
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Faculty + staff Fan Dr. Fei shows his passion for economics through his excitement in the classroom and the many economic research projects he’s completed.
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Faculty + staff Valerie Dr. Stokes provides students with a safe, encouraging environment in which she shares real-life examples from her own therapeutic practice.
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Students Taylor Art Therapy An art therapy major, Taylor desires to use art to help people sort through the challenges in their lives.
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Faculty + staff John Dr. Vonder Bruegge is known for his love of the New Testament and encourages experiences that allow for academic challenges and growth.
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Faculty + staff Vonda A licensed CPA, Professor Post is committed to teaching her students how to think like accountants and understand the “why” behind accounting principles.
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Students Elyssa English Teaching Though she is 9,000 miles from home, international student Elyssa has found a second family at Northwestern as she prepares to become an English teacher.
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Alumni Colin Molecular Biosciences Graduate Student, Washington State University Colin’s biochemistry degree set him up for success as a graduate research fellow and future scientist.
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Faculty + staff Laura With her breadth of academic experience and enthusiasm for teaching, Dr. Furlong is equipped to help her students at Northwestern learn to think critically and observe thoughtfully.
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Faculty + staff Jeff Watching students grow and mature over their four years on campus is what draws Dr. Schouten to college-level teaching and coaching.
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Students Emily Physical Education A two-sport all-conference athlete, Emily looks forward to becoming a physical education teacher so she can inspire children to become more active.
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Alumni Christian Sixth Grade Teacher, Valley Christian School The opportunities NWC provided for real-world experience in education and leadership equipped Christian to be a stand-out teacher and role model for his students.
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Faculty + staff Erica Dr. Vonk is an innovative and visionary leader who is passionate about equipping students for their professional lives.
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Alumni Alex Actuarial Associate, The Principal Financial Group Northwestern’s strong ties to Alex’s current employer paved the way to a competitive internship, and later, a full-time position.
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Alumni Sarah At-Risk and CAPS Instructor, Central Lyon High School Despite changing her major halfway through college, practicum hours empowered Sarah to lead a classroom of her own.
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Alumni Jonathan Human Resources Analyst, AIG Jonathan appreciated having flexibility to explore different levels of business without taking up a specific concentration.
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Alumni Breanna Industrial Coatings Product Manager, Diamond Vogel Growing up, Breanna watched her dad work alongside a manufacturing team. Now, she appreciates the technical and relational aspects of the industry firsthand.
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Alumni Jose Portfolio Management Associate, Principal Global Investors A Northwestern alumni connection opened doors for Jose’s position at Principal Global Investors in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Alumni Ginny Southeast Region Program Assistant for Iowa 4-H, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Ginny’s Spanish degree has helped her build relationships with Spanish speakers across Iowa and around the globe.
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Alumni Josh Account Executive, Deveron Corporation Josh’s family background inspired him to pursue a degree in a lesser-known area of the ag industry: agricultural business.
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Faculty + staff Jenny Dr. Jenny Song’s professional experience offers international business students firsthand knowledge of business on the world stage.
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Faculty + staff Han-Yen Dr. Han-Yen Kao believes that economics is all about people and economic decisions have the power to shape the world around us.
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Faculty + staff Scott When he’s not motivating athletes to run their best times, Coach Bahrke helps his classes find ways to motivate their future students.
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Faculty + staff Angila With teaching experience ranging from elementary school to graduate courses, Dr. Moffitt brings a wealth of strategies, resources and stories of hope to her students.
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Alumni Michelle Behavioral Health Coordinator and Interpreting Services Coordinator, Promise Community Health Center Michelle’s experiences serving as an interpreter for her parents sparked her passion for providing quality interpreting and translation services for Spanish-speaking families.
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Alumni Justin DXRX Lab Relations Team Leader, Diaceutics Inc. Justin’s work as a laboratory account manager increases communication among a patient’s health care team and helps patients receive the correct treatment faster.
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Interns Carter Economics and Business Administration–Finance Carter put his business skills to practice during a California internship.
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Faculty + staff Zack Dr. Varpness views his chemistry research as an opportunity to understand the intricacies of God’s creation.
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Faculty + staff Karissa Dr. Carlson’s passion for science is confirmed each time she—or one of her children—makes a discovery about the world God created.
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Faculty + staff Ann Professor Minnick connects her students to area nonprofits so they can use their PR and marketing skills to serve others.
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Alumni Jordan Voucher Support Specialist, Helpline Center and Assistant Minister, Messiah Lutheran Church A humanities degree allowed Jordan to take courses in a variety of disciplines prior to seminary, equipping her to serve within church walls and beyond.
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Alumni Schuyler English Teacher, Liberty High School A high school English teacher, Schuyler views her work as an opportunity to teach students that their lives and their stories matter.
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Faculty + staff Scott Dr. Monsma’s travels have allowed him to experience cultural contexts around the world, posing new questions about his own culture and how it has shaped him.
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Alumni Heather Director of Children’s and Family Ministries, Asbury Church Heather’s ministry experiences while a student at Northwestern prepared her for both the joys and challenges of children’s faith formation.
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Interns Haley Elementary Education Haley credits early classroom placements as excellent preparation for her student teaching experience.
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Alumni Keaton Mental Health Practitioner, Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Keaton seeks to meet clients’ holistic needs during psychotherapy sessions, providing comfort and healing to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol use.
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Alumni Noah Executive Intake Assistant, Office of Inspector General Noah is channeling his zeal for making a difference as an assistant in Nebraska’s Office of Inspector General.
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Alumni Levi Principal, MOC-Floyd Valley High School With the encouragement and support of Northwestern’s dedicated staff, Levi learned how to excel both in his field of study and in his faith.
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Faculty + staff Jason Dr. Lief values teaching youth ministers and Christian educators the significance of popular culture within the context of faith.
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Faculty + staff Jennifer Combining her interests in math and communications, Dr. Schon helps students understand how abstract concepts and data can apply to everyday life.
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Alumni Andrew Head Strength + Conditioning Coach for Women's Basketball Deeply impressed by the positive experiences of his older sister at Northwestern—especially her academic success and the many lasting friendships she made—Andrew decided to follow in her footsteps.
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Interns Mason Graphic Design Mason gained valuable hands-on experience in design, customer service and e-commerce while interning with a custom apparel company in Orange City.
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Faculty + staff Bob A lifelong farmer, Professor De Haan has over four decades of agricultural education experience.
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Students Sonu Computer Science Sonu seeks to use his computer science degree to help improve others’ lives.
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Faculty + staff Emanuel A biomechanical movement researcher, Dr. Singh sees his scientific studies as attempts to unravel the mysteries behind God's great design.
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Faculty + staff Mark Professor Haselhoff hopes his computer science classes inspire students to further explore ideas on their own.
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Alumni Becca Physical Education Teacher, MOC-Floyd Valley Community Schools Becca’s commitment to physical fitness and her love for working with children and teens led her to change her major and to pursue a career path that emphasizes both.
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Faculty + staff Thomas A gifted musician, Dr. Holm introduces his students to musical styles from around the world and encourages them in their growth as individuals.
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Faculty + staff Jeff Dr. VanDerWerff’s extensive research and experience running for public office guide his efforts to teach students about virtuous citizenship as followers of Christ.
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Faculty + staff Todd Dr. Tracy involves students with his research into the impact of invasive species on forest and grassland ecosystems.
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Alumni Ali Medical School Student, University of Toronto Now in medical school at the University of Toronto, Ali Almail hopes to someday help patients as both a surgeon and a scientist.
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Faculty + staff Timothy Dr. Huffman is the entrepreneurial developer of two different test prep programs—one that prepares students to take and pass actuarial exams; the other to help students achieve high scores on the MCAT.
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Alumni Ryan Data Analyst, HBE Northwestern’s math professors taught Ryan to be a lifelong learner, confident in facing technologies and problems as he makes data understandable to others.
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Alumni Abby Public History Graduate Student, University of Nebraska Once Abby earns her master’s degree in public history, she wants to help make the important knowledge possessed by historians available—and accessible—to the general public.
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Alumni Anna Associate Account Manager, Colored Organics Anna puts her marketing and public relations skills to work at an ethically sourced children’s clothing company.
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Faculty + staff Ross Dr. Bouma brings to students more than two decades of teaching, coaching and administrative experience.
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Interns Megan Exercise Science Megan joined Northwestern’s athletic performance staff, serving as a strength and conditioning intern for the Raider softball team.
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Alumni Sarah Biology Teacher, Bishop Heelan Catholic High School Sarah has loved science since she was a little girl. Now as a high school biology teacher, she shares the wonders of God’s creation with her students.
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Faculty + staff Robert Dr. Robert Hubbard won a fellowship with the O’Neill Critics Institute and is a frequent contributor of movie and TV show reviews for Think Christian, a faith and pop culture blog that “helps believers connect their fandom with their faith.”
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Alumni Marshall High School Science Teacher, Sheldon High School Knowledgeable professors and coaches at Northwestern guided Marshall in his transformation from student-athlete to teacher-coach.
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Students Garrett Biology-Ecological Science An internship helped Garrett pursue his career goals in wildlife and fisheries science. While graduate school may be in his future, eventually he hopes to work as a state or federal wildlife biologist.
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Alumni Steven Pastor, Six Mile Run Reformed Church A Christian and a scholar, Steven found Northwestern to be a safe place to ask hard questions and grow in his faith.
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Students Caroline Physics Education Caroline 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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Alumni Matt Senior Actuarial Analyst, Optum The education Matt received at Northwestern prepared him to pass four actuarial exams while still in college and set him up for a position as an actuarial analyst with Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group.
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Interns Kerstyn Public Relations Kerstyn combined her passions for content creation and home decorating through an internship at an interior design studio and clothing boutique.
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Students Isaiah Biology-Health Professions, Chemistry, Business Administration/Finance and Economics An aspiring doctor who is completing four majors, Isaiah says his Honors program experience studying and then touring historic sites in Greece was the highlight of his time at Northwestern.
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Alumni Steven Medical School Student, University of Iowa Talented professors and a Christ-centered culture helped Steven grow in knowledge and in faith—a combination that has prepared him to make a difference and pursue his calling to become a physician.
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Faculty + staff Meghan Accomplished as an artist and experienced as a teacher, Professor Charbonneau seeks for students to see art-making as a form of worship.
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Interns Grace Public Relations Grace loves the variety of jobs available in the public relations field and says her professors help connect what she is learning in the classroom with her future career.
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Alumni Maya Assistant Press Secretary for Senator Charles Grassley Her political science studies at Northwestern prepared Maya to serve in the highest offices of national government.
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Interns Lily Elementary Education Lily felt well-supported during her student teaching experience, and she knows her professors will continue to encourage her in her teaching career.
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Interns Katie Music and Secondary Education Northwestern’s music and education programs have equipped Katie to use her teaching gifts in service of God and her students.
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Alumni Corrie Graduate Student After gaining experience on Northwestern’s stage, Corrie joined Taproot Theatre Company in Seattle. Now she’s earning an MFA in acting, with the dream of acting professionally in Chicago.
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Faculty + staff Chris Dr. Hausmann is a justice advocate who teaches students evidence-based practices that lead to biblically grounded justice.
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Interns Sofia Marketing Sofia credits her classwork and campus involvements as the top reasons why she was selected for a competitive marketing internship.
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Interns Alayna Sport Management–Media/Marketing and Business Administration As a marketing and event operations intern with the Nebraska Sports Council, Alayna worked remotely for the organization during the spring semester and in person during the summer.
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Alumni Hannah Medical Student, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine Hannah felt both supported and challenged by her Northwestern professors, helping her become a standout medical student in the field of psychiatry.
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Alumni Samantha Associate Clinical Account Specialist, Biosense Webster When looking at career options, Samantha discovered her love for math and science aligned with the skills needed for biomedical engineering.
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Alumni Camryn Graphic Designer, Iowa Information Publishers + With Love Design Co. Camryn strives to create work that clients can be proud of, all while glorifying the God who gave her the gift of creativity.
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Faculty + staff Young-Ji Hired to launch an engineering program following approval by accreditors, Dr. Young-Ji Byon has teaching, research and administrative experience on three continents.
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Interns Abigail Exercise Science During her internship with an occupational therapist, Abigail was able to apply classroom knowledge to therapy activities with patients.
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Interns Adam Exercise Science While shadowing a physician assistant, Adam observed a variety of acute care cases and their treatments, reaffirming his passion for the profession.
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Alumni Kailee Medical Social Worker, Promise Community Health Center Just two years into her career, Kailee received the Unsung Hero Award from the Iowa Primary Care Association.
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Faculty + staff Hyunsung A gifted professor and researcher, Dr. Hyunsung Jun is committed to helping students learn more about God’s creation throughout the universe.
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Faculty + staff Kali Jo An active writer and artist, Dr. Wacker is passionate about the intersection of multimedia and pop culture.
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Interns Elise Public Relations Thanks to a wide variety of course options, Elise was prepared for the many facets of work at a fast-paced marketing agency.
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Students Jamie Secondary Education Hands-on experience in local classrooms helped affirm Jamie’s choice to become a teacher.
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Students Elena History Elena chose Northwestern so she could continue to pursue her favorite activities while earning a high-quality education.
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Students Noah Psychology Noah appreciates the psychology department’s research opportunities as solid preparation for his career as a family therapist for veterans.
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Students Thea Graphic Design Since 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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Students Lillian Social Enterprise Northwestern’s social enterprise major is preparing Lillian for a career in ministry, business ownership or both.
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Students Emily Exercise Science The kinesiology department’s strong grad placement rates convinced Emily that NWC would prepare her for PT school.
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Students Izaac Spanish Izaac’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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Students Mari Social Work Adopted from Ethiopia, Mari hopes to use her personal experience to help other families through the adoption process.
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Alumni Becca Head Equipment Manager & Basketball Operations Assistant, Sioux Falls Skyforce Becca is committed to sharing Christ’s love with professional athletes through her role as head equipment manager.
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Students Gabe Accounting Gabe 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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Students Grace Social Work Despite growing up just a mile from campus, Grace has found NWC to be a place of opportunities and new experiences.
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Students Kerstyn Public Relations The versatility of the public relations major has been a perfect choice for Kerstyn, who wanted to embrace the creative side of business.
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Students AJ English Teaching AJ views his professors as teaching role models who are committed to preparing him well for his future English classroom.
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Students Mairin Software Engineering Mairin was drawn to software engineering as a field where she could work with computers and still interact with others.
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Students Isabel Actuarial Science Isabel 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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Students Carie Art Inspired 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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Students Annika Finance Annika 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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Students Emmy International Business Emmy is discovering that a deep knowledge of culture can be helpful when doing business abroad and at home.
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Students Meredith Music Meredith 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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Students Logan Agricultural Business Logan’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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Students Jacob Biochemistry Jacob chose NWC because of its small size, strong science departments and Christian community.
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Students Harris Marketing Harris 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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Students Braeden Math At 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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Students Emma Genetics Multiple 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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Students Luke Political Science As 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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Students Princess Medical Laboratory Science Choosing 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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Students Mallory Nursing Exceptional nursing facilities, equipment and professors are preparing Mallory to provide health care in a way that serves others in the name of Christ.
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Students Marco Physical Education Marco 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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Students Ashlyn Biblical and Theological Studies In 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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Students Spencer NEXT Program Spencer is taking classes, living in a dorm and participating in student activities as part of Northwestern NEXT, a program for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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Alumni Whitney 4th-Grade Teacher, West Lyon Community School Whitney had over 100 hours of classroom experience before she graduated from NWC—and the example of her professors for how to invest in her students.
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Alumni Hailey Data Science Intern at Isomark Health Statistics studies at Northwestern prepared Hailey to earn her master’s and intern within the field of animal health care economics.
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Students Ashley Translation & interpretation After 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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Students Gavin Worship Arts Gavin 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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Students Hannah Criminal Justice Hannah chose Northwestern because of the emphasis on community, the welcoming campus environment, and the Christ-centered focus in the classrooms.
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Students Sarah Study abroad During her semester abroad, Sarah enjoyed being immersed in European cultures and growing in independence.
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Students David Economics David chose NWC for its strong academics, sense of community and competitive athletics.
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Students Liam Data Science and Statistics Liam chose Northwestern because he wanted an education within a Christian community—and because of its strong math program.
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Students Joshua Tutors Tutoring, outreach and participating on Northwestern’s baseball team give Joshua meaningful opportunities to lead and build strong relationships.
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Students Andrew Chemistry Challenging courses + caring professors mixed with leadership experiences are equipping Andrew to pursue a career in health care.
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Students Nathan Business Education Gaining 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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Alumni Gideon Graduate Student, University of Wisconsin–Madison After majoring in ecological science at Northwestern, Gideon is studying agroecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which has one of the top soil science programs in the U.S.
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Students Noah Sport Management Noah 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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Students Marissa Theatre Marissa transferred to Northwestern for a well-rounded education in both theatre and faith.
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Students Ryder Business Administration Ryder chose Northwestern because it is Christ-oriented, and because he had the opportunity to play baseball at the collegiate level.
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Students Kacey Youth Ministry and Christian Formation Kacey seeks to impact youth for Christ in the same way people ministered to her while she was in middle school.
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Students Kylie Biology-Health Professions Kylie, 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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Students Elijah Transfers When Elijah transferred to Northwestern to pursue elementary education, he not only found standout academics but an authentic community that is transforming his life.
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Students Gabriel Biophysics Gabriel’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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Students Tark Biology Knowing 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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Alumni Abigail Graduate Student, University of Nebraska An aspiring physician assistant, Abigail entered grad school with an advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
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Faculty + staff Nikki As a graduate of Northwestern’s nursing program and an experienced RN, Professor Wede is proud to be a Red Raider and even more proud to guide and shape future nurses at her alma mater.
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Alumni Noah Graduate Student, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Now a graduate student in one of the best international relations programs in the country, Noah says his Northwestern education prepared him for the challenges.
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Alumni Jenee Regional Accountant at John Deere Jenee says her Northwestern education has enabled her to adapt quickly to three different roles in a job rotation program.
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Students Dannen Management Dannen 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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Students Lane Elementary Education As 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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Alumni Parker Cloud DevOps Engineer at KBR Parker didn’t see himself working in cloud infrastructure but quickly acclimated, partly because of the forward-looking assignments and challenges from Northwestern’s computer science faculty.
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Students Mitchell Social Enterprise As 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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Students Reid Engineering Taking 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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Students Megumi Psychology Transferring 6,000 miles from home, international student Megumi was helped by Northwestern’s good connections overseas.
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Faculty + staff Kelly Kelly Schmidt draws on her international experience and connections to help non-U.S. students apply and enroll at Northwestern.
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Students Nathania Marketing Nathania says financial aid at Northwestern made costs comparable to that of an in-state school in Colorado.
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Alumni Andras Sales Manager–North America, Corscience GmbH Initially undecided about a major, Andras credits an internship with landing him his dream job in the world of international business.
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