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Alumni Alexander Lowry

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 Derr

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 Henry

Jackson

Nursing
Jackson looks forward to using his future career in nursing as a ministry.

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Alumni Johnny Venegas

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 Wingert

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 Dr. Carrie Thonstad

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 Dr. Angela (Holt) Carlson

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 Dr. Chris Nonhof

Chris


Dr. Nonhof builds relationships with students in and out of the classroom.

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Faculty & staff Martha Draayer

Martha


Martha Draayer encourages intercultural student development by mentoring, supporting and teaching students from underrepresented groups.

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Faculty & staff Dr. Michael Kugler

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 Grond

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 Stanislav

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 Christy

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 Van Peursem

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 Dr. Elizabeth Heeg

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 Anderson

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 Dr. Jennifer Feenstra

Jennifer


Dr. Feenstra involves students in her research on volunteerism and service-learning.

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Alumni Jerel Kyles

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 Sanford

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 Ochsner

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 Brue

Kirsten


Kirsten Brue encourages students to gain experience in their chosen career field.

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Faculty & staff Eric Anderson

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 Koene

Piet


Professor Koene has elite certification and experience as a courtroom interpreter.

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Alumni Andrew Currier

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.

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Alumni Sarah Allen

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 Dahl

Rik


Coach Dahl enjoys building relationships with students, extending grace, and encouraging them through life.

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Alumni Osiris Ordaz

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 Dr. Kim Jongerius

Kim


Dr. Jongerius sees math as both art and language and encourages students to communicate mathematics effectively.

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Alumni James Rucker

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 Shaull

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 Schmidt

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 Nieuwendorp

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 Schuler

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 Van Zweden

Jonathan

Applications Programmer, Interstates Control Systems Inc.
Jonathan employs his computer science skills to help develop 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 Mills

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 Adeyemo

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 Mena

Victor

Language Arts Teacher, Le Mars 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.

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Faculty & staff Kris Korver

Kris


Coach Korver is passionate about helping his students and athletes become who God calls them to be.

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Alumni Josh Hornstra

Josh

Membership Services Executive, Denver Nuggets
Josh turned his love for sports into a career.

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Alumni Lauren Myers

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 Dr. Sara Sybesma Tolsma

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 Dr. Fan Fei

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 Dr. Valerie Stokes

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 Davies

Taylor

Art Therapy
An accomplished painter, Taylor desires to use art to help people sort through the challenges in their lives.

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Faculty & staff Dr. John Vonder Bruegge

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 Post

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 Tang

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 McDowell

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 Dr. Laura Furlong

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 Dr. Jeff Schouten

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 Strasser

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 Korver

Christian

Sixth Grade Teacher, Valley Christian School
The opportunities NWC provided for real-world experience in education and leadership equipped Christian to be a standout teacher and role model for his students.

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Faculty & staff Dr. Erica Vonk

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 Vander Stoep

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 deVries

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 Johnson

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 McKibben

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 Leon

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 Kjer

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 Vander Zwaag

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 Dr. Jiying (Jenny) Song

Jenny


Dr. Song’s professional experience offers international business students firsthand knowledge of business on the world stage.

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Faculty & staff Dr. Han-Yen Kao

Han-Yen


Dr. 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 Bahrke

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 Dr. Angila Moffitt

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 van Beek

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 Lehman

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 Van Gorp

Carter

Economics and Business Administration–Finance
Carter put his business skills to practice during a California internship.

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Faculty & staff Dr. Zack Varpness

Zack


Dr. Varpness views his chemistry research as an opportunity to understand the intricacies of God’s creation.

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Faculty & staff Dr. Karissa Carlson

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 Minnick

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 Stone

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 Fynaardt

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 Dr. Scott Monsma

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 Ver Meer

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 Eidem

Haley

Elementary Education
Haley credits early classroom placements as excellent preparation for her student teaching experience.

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Alumni Keaton Hettver

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 Karmann

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 Letsche

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 Dr. Jason Lief

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 Dr. Jennifer Schon

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 Graber

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 McGill

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 De Haan

Bob


A lifelong farmer, Professor De Haan has over four decades of agricultural education experience.

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Students Sonu Gupta

Sonu

Computer Science
Sonu seeks to use his computer science degree to help improve others’ lives.

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Faculty & staff Dr. Rajat Emanuel Singh

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 Haselhoff

Mark


Professor Haselhoff hopes his computer science classes inspire students to further explore ideas on their own.

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Alumni Becca Bindert

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 Dr. Thomas Holm

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 Dr. Jeff VanDerWerff

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 Dr. Todd Tracy

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 Almail

Ali

Medical School Student, University of Toronto
Ali wants to become a physician scientist—a career that will allow him to help people through both medical care and biomedical research.

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Faculty & staff Dr. Timothy Huffman

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 Van Ostrand

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 Ver Mulm

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 Scott

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 Dr. Ross Bouma

Ross


Dr. Bouma brings to students more than two decades of teaching, coaching and administrative experience.

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Interns Megan Blauw

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 Meyer

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 Dr. Robert Hubbard

Robert


Dr. 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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Students Garrett Raymon

Garrett

Biology-Ecological Science
Garrett loves to hunt, fish and hike and eventually hopes to become a state or federal wildlife biologist.

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Alumni Steven Clark

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 Van Berkum

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 Scott

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 Fast

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 Gritters

Isaiah

Biology-Health Professions, Chemistry, Business Administration/Finance and Economics
A future doctor, Isaiah says his Honors Program experience studying and then touring historic sites in Greece has been the highlight of his time at Northwestern.

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Alumni Steven Van Meeteren

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 Charbonneau

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 Reginald

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 Hall

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 Anderson

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 Struck

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 Hayes

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 Dr. Chris Hausmann

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 Sandbulte

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 Bergt

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 Paauw

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 Olson

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 Reinking

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 Dr. Young-Ji Byon

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 Bender

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 Gubbels

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 Jenness

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 Dr. Hyunsung Jun

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 Dr. Kali Jo Wacker

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 Osman

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 Young

Jamie

Secondary Education
Hands-on experience in local classrooms helped affirm Jamie’s choice to become a teacher.

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Students Elena Lee

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 Luna

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 Davis

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 Hydeen

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 VanderArk

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 Green

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 Langton

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 Nevin

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 Heitz

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 Dahl

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 Fast

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 Zinn

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 Duffy

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 Griffin

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 Winn

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 Quamen

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 Wedgbury

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 Sundberg

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 Schroeder

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 Lewis

Jacob

Biochemistry
Jacob chose NWC because of its small size, strong science departments and Christian community.

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Students Harris Adamson

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 Brough

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 Steinhardt

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 Lundquist

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 Bola-Lawal

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 Gramstad

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 Kenz

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 Zomermaand

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 Ragen

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 Fakkema

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 Bruzzone

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 Montes

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 Higgins

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 Anderson

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 Moews

Sarah

Study abroad
During her semester abroad, Sarah enjoyed being immersed in European cultures and growing in independence.

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Students David Bomgaars

David

Economics
David chose NWC for its strong academics, sense of community and competitive athletics.

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Students Liam Raymon

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 Lewis

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 Fleury

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 Koole

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 Fynaardt

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 Lopez

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 Leraas

Marissa

Theatre
Marissa chose Northwestern for a well-rounded education in both theatre and faith.

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Students Ryder Compton

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 Zickefoose

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 Foss

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 Weaver

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 Andres

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 Griebel

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 Frick

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 Wede

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 Roisum

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 Eden

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 Boden

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 Johnson

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 Van Kley

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 Nelson

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 Hulshof

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 Tomita

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 Schmidt

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 Smith

Nathania

Marketing
Nathania says financial aid made her dream of attending Northwestern possible because it made costs comparable to that of an in-state school in Colorado.

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