#RaidersStandOut
We’re Raider Nation. We lead and serve. We’re smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. We achieve—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others.
Andrew
Exercise Science
Andrew's personal experiences with injuries and passion for learning about the body helped him want to become a physical therapist.
Jenee
Accounting
Jenee felt well prepared for her summer accounting internship with John Deere because of Northwestern’s standout education.
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.
Kaylynn
Agricultural Business
With a well-rounded Northwestern education and the extensive hands-on experiences Kaylynn has received as an agribusiness major, she is preparing to continue her family’s legacy of helping to feed the world through a career in agriculture.
Caitlin
Sociology
A double major in sociology and psychology, Caitlin appreciates how her classes view social problems through a Christian lens.
Hailey
Statistics
Statistics major Hailey Louw values the real-world experience and spiritual emphasis her professors bring to the classroom.
Annika
Biology/Genetics
Annika’s research experiences in Northwestern’s labs and SEA-PHAGES are preparing her for graduate school.
Brandon
Business Administration/Marketing
Northwestern’s faith-based curriculum has shown Brandon how marketing can be a tool for promoting values and social justice.
Andrea
Computer Science
Andrea has interests in both user interface development and graphic design. She’d like to work in video game design and development and perhaps even pursue a career at NASA.
Emily
Business Education, Secondary Education and Accounting
An internship in the accounting and finance department of Wells Enterprises and a student teaching assignment at a Des Moines high school prepared Emily for her future career. She initially plans to work as a financial analyst but may someday teach high school business.
Misael
Economics
Misael chose economics for his major because it involves aspects of both business and the humanities. He’s also minoring in statistics and philosophy and would like to work in finance or banking when he graduates.
Becca
Sport management
The student manager of the men’s basketball team, Becca says her best Northwestern memory was watching the Raiders win the GPAC title and clinch a spot in the NAIA national tournament. She plans to become a player development coach in hopes of working in the NBA.
Kaytlyn
Biology-Health Professions
A future doctor, Kaytlyn loves to help people. That’s why she mentors Northwestern NEXT students, participated in a Summer of Service in Haiti, and gets great fulfillment from tutoring students in writing, biology and chemistry courses.
Erica
Professor Erica Vonk is an innovative and visionary leader who is passionate about equipping students for their professional lives.
Anna
Associate Account Manager, Colored Organics
Anna puts her marketing and public relations skills to work at an ethically sourced children’s clothing company.
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.
Sarah
Computer science and business teacher, Boyden-Hull High School
Despite changing her major halfway through college, practicum hours empowered Sarah to be well prepared to lead a classroom of her own.
Breanna
Business Process Manager and Project 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.
Ginny
Physical Education and Health Teacher, Asunción Christian Academy
Ginny’s Spanish degree has helped her build relationships with Spanish-speakers across the globe—in mission settings and in her PE classroom.
Jonathan
Human Resources Analyst, AIG
Jonathan appreciated having flexibility to explore different levels of business without taking up a specific concentration.
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.
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.
Lauren
Marketing Specialist, Scooter’s Coffee
Lauren’s persistence in applying for a summer internship helped her stand out in the eyes of her future employer.
Bob
A lifelong farmer, Bob De Haan has over four decades of agricultural education experience.
Jenny
Dr. Jenny Song’s professional experience offers international business students firsthand knowledge of business on the world stage.
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.
Scott
When he’s not motivating athletes to run their best times, Coach Scott Bahrke helps his business education classes find ways to motivate their future students.
Keith
Dr. Fynaardt’s broad knowledge of literary genres allows him to arrange courses that are tailor-made for English students.
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.
Diana
A true resident of the world, Dr. Gonzalez has studied or taught in more than five countries.
Douglas
Professor Douglas Anderson is an experienced nonprofit executive who desires to set an example of service for his students.
Justin
Commercial Laboratory Account Manager, 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.
Madilynn
Theatre
Maddie attended Northwestern’s Theatre Camp as a high school student. Now she’s majoring in theatre and learning how her art glorifies God.
Zack
Dr. Varpness views his chemistry research as an opportunity to understand the intricacies of God’s creation.
Daniel
NEXT Program
As a student in Northwestern’s NEXT program, Daniel is learning valuable life skills to help him live and work independently.
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.
Ann
Professor Ann Minnick connects her students to area nonprofits so they can use their PR and marketing skills to serve others.
Julie
Dr. Julie Dragstra enjoys shaping the future of nursing in her classroom while also working as an on-call hospice nurse.
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.
Meridyth
Investigator/Mitigation Specialist, Capital Collateral Regional Counsel–North
Meridyth is using her psychology degree to pursue justice for prisoners on death row.
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.
Becca
Sports management
Becca's internship with a minor league basketball team has allowed her to practice team management skills in the real world.
Austin
Music
As a future band director, Austin hopes to share his love for music with students and show them that music can be so much more than notes on a page.
Chau
Computer Science, Math & Chemistry
Chau enrolled at Northwestern as a nonbeliever but came to faith after seeing students, faculty and staff model what it meant to follow Christ.
Isaac
Spanish
A campus leader who competes in track and has served as an admissions ambassador and resident assistant, Isaac hopes to become a teacher, helping to change others’ perspectives and being a role model for Hispanic young people.
Cade
Elementary Education
Cade has been pushed to be the best man he can be at Northwestern, and he desires to do the same as a teacher and coach.
Sonia
M.S., Physician Assistant Studies
A first-generation college student who is the daughter of Russian immigrants, Sonia seeks to provide health care for underserved communities.
Megan
Exercise Science
Megan joined Northwestern’s athletic performance staff, serving as a strength and conditioning intern for the Raider softball team.
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.
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.
Haley
Elementary education
Haley credits early classroom placements as excellent preparation for her student teaching experience.
Brian
Business-Finance
Brian took classes in his business/finance major his first semester on campus, confirming his aptitude for that field
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.
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.
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.
Jason
Dr. Jason Lief values teaching youth ministers and Christian educators the significance of popular culture within the context of faith.
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.
Linsy
Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation
Northwestern helped Linsy see being bilingual as a gift and showed her the career possibilities available as a medical and court interpreter.
Teagen
Business Administration/Management
Teagen is passionate about business, and he loves learning about the topic from professors who also convey that passion.
Emily
Biblical and Theological Studies
As she prepares for a career in ministry, Emily has found growth, affirmation and encouragement while grappling with some of the most deeply complex questions of the faith.
Marshall
Biology/Secondary Education
Observing his Northwestern professors and coaches in action is one way that Marshall is preparing to be a standout high school science teacher and coach.
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.
Ryan
Actuarial Science
A gifted mathematician, Ryan values the wisdom and experience of his professors, and plans to apply his actuarial knowledge in the life insurance sector.
Noah
Business Administration/International Business and Political Science
Noah has almost as many majors as he has career possibilities. He’s interested in law school and then working in international or corporate law. Other potential employers could be the State Department or National Security Agency, a global trade company, or a Christian nonprofit organization.
Dominick
Biochemistry
Dominick’s experiences as a member of a student and faculty research team will help prepare him for the next steps in a healthcare career.
John
Dr. John Vonder Bruegge is known for his love of the New Testament and encourages experiences that allow for academic challenges and growth.
Alison
Psychology teacher, Washington High School
For her innovative instructional strategies, passion for teaching, and compassionate heart, Alison was selected as one of 40 national recipients of the prestigious Milken Educator Award in 2019–20.
Celina
Christian Education/Youth Ministry and Worship Arts
Even as she is learning about youth ministry and worship arts, Celina is getting practical experiences—serving as a mentor for high school students and as a member of the college's chapel worship team.
Taylor
Biology-Health Professions
Taylor appreciates how Northwestern sets high academic standards that will prepare her well for medical school.
Josh
Membership services executive, Denver Nuggets
Josh turned his love for sports into a career.
Victor
Language arts teacher, Akron-Westfield High School
At Northwestern, Victor felt professors treated him as more of a colleague than a student. He strives to do the same as he teaches a variety of English and writing courses.
Laura
M.D. and M.P.H. student, Rush University
Laura was a triple major at Northwestern who took advantage of cross-cultural experiences in Nebraska, Nicaragua and Ecuador. She is now pursuing a joint M.D. and master’s degree in public health with a goal of becoming a family medicine physician.
Stephan
Physical education teacher and coach, Storm Lake Elementary
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.
Natalie
Event designer, The Event Company
Natalie works with corporations and nonprofits from around the country, designing events to help them support their missions and reach their goals.
Fan
Dr. Fan Fei shows his passion for economics through his excitement in the classroom and the many economic research projects he’s completed.
Rachel
Child life specialist, Seattle Children's Hospital
Rachel uses her therapy skills and knowledge of child development to help kids cope with the stress of being hospitalized.
Emily
Dr. Emily Grace is passionate about her research on physics pedagogy, faith integration and physics hardware.
James
Dr. James Mead thrives on Old Testament teachings and helping students understand, enjoy and learn from all parts of the Bible.
Allison
Elementary education
Allison says her Northwestern education prepared her to be and effective and equipped teacher.
Angela
Dr. Angela Holt directs Northwestern’s Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and wind ensembles, while also teaching instrumental music education.
Greg
President Greg Christy created new strategies and adopted a new mission, vision, diversity and Christian identity to help the college stand out.
Whitney
Elementary education
An elementary education major, Whitney realizes that teaching involves more than knowing the curriculum. Just as important is letting students know they are loved, capable and worthy.
Colin
History
Colin's lifelong love of history has led him to want to bring the past to life for students.
Laird
Dr. Laird Edman involves students in research focused on the cognitive science of religion.
Chris
Dr. Chris Nonhof builds relationships with students in and out of the classroom.
Tetta
Graduate student, Kent State University
Inspired by her NWC professors, Tetta aspires to be a professor of scenic design after earning her master’s degree.
Kris
Kris Korver is passionate about helping his students and athletes become who God calls them to be.
Chris
Accounting & Finance Manager, Great Waters Financial
Chris views his financial oversight role as an opportunity to support the service and mission of the financial planning firm where he works.
Krissa
Third grade teacher, Catlin Arts Magnet School
Krissa’s classroom passion for students and their learning earned her recognition as Rookie of the Year from the Omaha Education Association.
Alison
Medical student, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Alison's action-packed academic career was filled with opportunities to think critically about biology and chemistry, which has served her well as she transitions into life as a medical student.
Drew
Drew Schmidt is enthusiastic about his love of church, education and the arts, and he enjoys helping students follow their passions.
Hayden
Social Work
Hayden hopes to serve as an advocate for people in need, aiming to improve their lives and circumstances.
Meredith
Software engineering analyst, Accenture
Meredith's summer internship with Accenture gave her confidence in her decision to begin a full-time career there.
Sara
Dr. Sara Sybesma Tolsma and her students are researching which chemicals in plants stop or slow the growth of cancer cells—and how.
Martha
Martha Draayer encourages intercultural student development by mentoring, supporting and teaching students from underrepresented groups.
Michael
Dr. Michael Kugler is known for making history come alive.
Emma
Medical student, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
Emma is a medical student at USD, where she received the prestigious South Dakota State Medical Association Foundation Freshman Scholarship.
Greta
Greta Grond enjoys working with students on their research projects and seeing the results of their hard work.
Kendall
Kendall Stanislav helps connect students with internship and study abroad opportunities, and assists them through the job search process.
Brianna
Vice President, Communications Strategy Group
Brianna found her niche through the many “real-world” experiences Northwestern's public relations program offers.
Jadeyn
Public Relations
Jadeyn hopes to work in event planning and fundraising, with her sights set on one day starting a nonprofit to assist people who have been rescued from human trafficking.
Randy
Randy Van Peursem offers students the science support they need to succeed and models the encouragement and love of Christ.
Elizabeth
Dr. Heeg not only challenges her students in the classroom, but she provides them with many hands-on experiences off campus as well.
Sara
Exercise physiologist, Duke University Health and Fitness Center
Sara scored an internship with Duke University during her senior year at Northwestern, which led to a full-time job offer at a clinically based fitness center through the university's health system.
Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Feenstra involves students in her research on volunteerism and service-learning.
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.
Corrie
Theatre and business administration
Corrie combined her love for theatre and business administration through her internship with Omaha Performing Arts.
Tyler
Director of basketball sport performance, East Tennessee State University
As a student volunteer, Tyler designed training programs for the Raider men’s basketball team. His experience and skills led to work with the University of Texas Longhorns and East Tennessee State University.
Courtney
Education
Courtney describes her student teaching experience as "life-changing."
Kyle
Kyle Ochsner develops and oversees the strength and conditioning programs for many of Northwestern’s athletic teams.
Jacob
Nursing
Jacob became interested in health care at a young age, as both his mother and grandmother were nurses. Through their examples, he realized that he, too, enjoys helping people be physically, mentally and spiritually healthy.
Kirsten
Kirsten Brue encourages students to gain experience in their chosen career field.
Jordan
Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jordan combined two passions—insects and the outdoors—when he decided to earn a doctoral degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Eric
Eric Anderson uses his combination of financial knowledge and care for students to help families find strategies to make Northwestern affordable.
Rebeca
Interpreter/translator, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center
Rebeca serves Spanish-speaking patients and their families, helping them communicate with the medical providers at Omaha Children’s Hospital so they receive the best healthcare possible.
Piet
Piet Koene has elite certification and experience as a courtroom interpreter.
Isaiah
Communications manager, Taproot Theatre
Theatre major Isaiah added an arts administration minor and interned at Taproot Theatre in Seattle, which set the stage for his job in communications and promotions for Taproot.
Emily
Psychology and public relations
Emily utilized her psychology major and public relations minor during an internship with the American Medical Association in Chicago.
Andrew
Freelance music producer, SoundReserve
Andrew founded 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.
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.
Rik
Head wrestling coach Rik Dahl enjoys building relationships with students, extending grace, and encouraging them through life.
Courtney
First-grade teacher
As a freshman at Northwestern, Courtney was already spending time in school classrooms as part of her education classes, which helped confirm her desire to become a teacher and coach.
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.
Alex
Veterinary student, Iowa State University
With the help of Northwestern's science professors, Alex is on her way to her dream career as a veterinarian.
Kim
Dr. Kim Jongerius sees math as both art and language and encourages students to communicate mathematics effectively.
Perkins
Biology–health professions
Perkins' internship with an animal health company combined his business and biology knowledge.
Alison
Biology-health professions and chemistry
Alison spent a semester studying how to improve the quality of care for hospitalized patients.
David
Dr. David Arnett sees God through nature, science and loving action—all of which have added to his understanding of what it means to live a Christian life.
Shelby
Biology-health professions
An aspiring physician assistant, Shelby's internship in a research lab will strengthen her application for graduate school.
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.
Sally
Dr. Sally Oakes Edman helps students work through problems, find healing and wholeness, and eliminate obstacles to healthy functioning.
Brody
Executive director, Atlas: Lincoln
Taking what he’d learned about the impact of listening to peoples’ stories, Brody pursued a career focused on community development.
Anna
Public relations and marketing
Anna says her Northwestern classes "perfectly aligned" with the skills required for her internship.
Connor
Litigation Associate, Stinson LLP
Connor’s Northwestern education led to a verdict of “accepted” at six law schools.
Devin
RN, post-surgical unit, Mayo Clinic
Devin works with some of the world’s best surgeons and teams at the Mayo Clinic.
Abigail
Graduate student, Embry-Riddle University
Abigail is pursuing a master’s degree in security and intelligence studies as preparation for a career in counterterrorism.
Zach
DNA specialist, Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Zach completed a master’s degree at Michigan State University and has now begun a career in forensic science.
Sadikshya
Accounting
Sadikshya's internship with a large nonprofit organization allowed her to assist with a variety of accounting procedures.
Joseph
Genetics graduate student, North Carolina State University
Joseph says Northwestern's integration of science and faith deepened his faith while in college. It also prepared him for graduate study in genetics and stoked his interest in a career as a research scientist.
Collin
Police officer, Urbandale Police Department
Collin's Northwestern education, paired with an internship with the Urbandale, Iowa, Police Department, launched his career in law enforcement.
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.
Ali
Social media coordinator, Lutheran Church of Hope
Ali has always had an eye for design, and with a little encouragement from Northwestern’s art professors and Career Development Center, she chose to pursue her creative passions as a career.
Shanell
Political science and criminal justice
Shanell's internship with the U.S. State Department led to a capital job offer.
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.
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.
Abigail
Chemistry
Northwestern science and lab courses proved beneficial for Abigail during her internship in a quality control lab.
Cole
Exercise science
Cole gained valuable hands-on coaching experience through his internship with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's strength and conditioning team.
Adebola
Public relations
Passionate about community and communications, Adebola put her public relations skills to use with Orange City Arts.
Rebekah
Psychology
An aspiring occupational therapist, Rebekah’s compassion and skillset led her to an internship with L’Arche Chicago.
Kendra
Public relations
Passionate about communications and history, Kendra brought the two together during her internship at The Durham Museum.
Carter
Economics and business administration–finance
Carter put his business skills to practice during a California internship.
Lauren
Art/graphic design
Lauren channeled her creativity during an internship with an advertising and marketing agency.
Landon
Computer Science and History
Northwestern’s size and sense of community led Landon here, but it's the faculty and learning opportunities that continue to impress him as a student. Right now, Landon is considering grad school to become a history professor.
Kessandra
Exercise science
Kessandra describes her internship with the Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance Institute in Las Vegas as "the dream."
Tyler
Accounting
Tyler says he gained valuable experience in business through his internship with Battery Systems Inc.
Steven
Graduate student, Princeton Seminary
A Christian and a scholar. That’s the label Steven is aiming for, so he’s building on the strong start he got at Northwestern as a divinity student at Princeton Theological Seminary.
Tyler
Political science and history
Tyler says his internship with the City of Chicago Department of Law affirmed his aspirations of being a lawyer.
Blake
Sport management
Blake's sport management internship work ranged from marketing events to working with athletes and adaptive sports.
Joey
Business administration-finance
Joey advanced his business skills through an internship with a well-known insurance and finance company.
Connor
Public relations
Connor utilized his public relations skills in his work with an agency that specializes in professional sports.
Diviya
Business administration–marketing
Diviya's internship with an indoor outlet mall offered her the opportunity to work on several marketing projects.
Brett
Business administration–agricultural business
Brett's internship at a bank gave him hands-on experience in working with agricultural loans.
Kasandra
Social work and theatre
Kasandra says she grew professionally and personally through her internship with a transitional housing program in Denver.
Noah
Business administration-finance
Noah credits Northwestern for preparing him well for his internship with a financial services company.
Jenna
Attorney, Brown Immigration Law
Jenna discovered her passion for social justice during her Spanish classes at Northwestern. Now her career is focused on immigration law.
Samantha
Biology-Health Professions
When looking at career options, Samantha discovered her love for math and science align with the skills needed for biomedical engineering.
Laura
Director of Community Engagement, Intersection Ministries & Director of Communications & Church Engagement, Movement West Michigan
Laura’s work with a nonprofit and bilingual church involves equipping the greater church to serve as ambassadors of Christ’s hope.
Vito
Minor league athletic trainer, San Francisco Giants
A former football player, Vito is pursuing his passion for sports as an athletic trainer, treating injured athletes and getting them back on the field.
Valerie
Dr. Valerie Stokes provides students with a safe, encouraging environment in which she shares real-life examples from her own therapeutic practice.
Alex
Manager, PACU and Patient Center, Sanford Health
The 2020 Patricia Van Wyhe Nurse of the Year award recipient at Sanford Health Sioux Falls, Alex is known for an uplifting attitude and a calm, caring demeanor.
Kip
Chemistry
Kip appreciates the academic rigor of Northwestern’s science curriculum and feels it will set him apart on his journey to become an orthopedic surgeon.
Karlveon
Business Administration
With the hands-on experience Karlveon has received as a business administration major and entrepreneurship minor, he feels well prepared to become a real estate agent in the Phoenix area following graduation.
Dylan
Biophysics
A biophysics major, Dylan says his professors have helped him understand that the learning process is more important than any grade he might receive.
Faith
Graphic Design
Faith’s experiences as an art student have given her versatility in multiple art forms, styles and techniques. In the future, she hopes to illustrate children’s books for a Christian publishing company.
Madelynn
English Teaching
Madelynn Harre is an English teaching major with a heart for words and exploring God’s world. She appreciates how her English courses have widened her perspective on diverse cultural backgrounds.
Manuel
Criminal Justice
Wrestling brought Manuel to Northwestern, where he is majoring in criminal justice and preparing to become a probation officer.
Steve
Mathematics
Studying math has strengthened Steven’s faith and taught him how to identify sound reasoning and false assumptions—skills that will be useful not only in his future career as a physician, but also in life.
Lydia
Secondary Education
The many field experiences Lydia has had as a secondary education major have helped her feel prepared for the day she’ll have her own classroom.
Vonda
A licensed CPA, Vonda Post is committed to teaching her students how to think like accountants and understand the “why” behind accounting principles.
Maya
Political Science and Social Work
Maya’s concern for human rights is the motivation for her double majors in political science and social work. She eventually wants to work for a government agency serving refugees, immigrants, migrants and orphans.
Emily
Public Relations and Marketing
A campus tour guide who remembered her when she returned to Northwestern for a second visit is one of the reasons Emily decided to transfer to NWC. Even though she transferred in the middle of a school year, she found it easy to make friends and get involved.
William
Public relations and history
William's internship in a museum marketing department allowed him to combine his passions for history and public relations.
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.
Emily
Exercise Science
Spending a semester studying in Ireland helped Emily expand her worldview and grow in confidence.
Amelia
Psychology
An aspiring art therapist, Amelia appreciates her psychology professors’ support of her research and believes she will be well prepared for grad school.
James
Worship Arts
James Stoscher values the time he and fellow worship arts majors spend studying Scripture and its more practical applications. In the future, he plans to lead worship at a local church and direct band or choir at a school.
Trey
Spanish
Trey is preparing for a career in missions by enhancing his language skills and building relationships with students from all walks of life.
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.
