#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.
Jalyn Gramstad
SMART + STRONG. Meet Jalyn Gramstad, a business-finance major from Lester, Iowa, who seeks to put Christ first in all he does—including his role as the quarterback for Northwestern’s defending national championship football team. #RaidersStandOut
Andrew De Noble
SMART + STRONG. Meet Andrew De Noble, an exercise science major from Rock Rapids, Iowa, who aspires to help people heal through physical therapy—just as he did. #RaidersStandOut
Kip Cullinan
SMART + STRONG. Meet Kip Cullinan, a biology-health professions and chemistry double major from Urbandale, Iowa, who is following God’s call to care for and love others through his future career in medicine. #RaidersStandOut
Nathan Tornow
COMMUNITY + BELONGING. Meet Nathan Tornow, a biblical and theological studies major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who’s passionate about the power and joy found in a Christ-centered community. #RaidersStandOut
Grace Laman
LEAD + SERVE. Meet Grace Laman, a social work major from Norwalk, Iowa, who hopes to use her faith as a foundation in her future career. #RaidersStandOut
Annika Smith
COURAGEOUS + FAITHFUL. Meet Annika (Stecker) Smith, a biology-genetics and education double major from Spirit Lake, Iowa, who aims to honor God with excellence in her future career. #RaidersStandOut
Joseph Kunert
COURAGEOUS + FAITHFUL. Meet Joseph Kunert, a social studies teaching major from Humboldt, Iowa, who strives to continually pursue Christ and shine God’s light into the world. #RaidersStandOut
Kaylee Maasdam
LEAD + SERVE. Meet Kaylee Maasdam, an art and marketing major from Sully, Iowa, who values investing in communities and engaging in service through Spring Service Partnerships.
Noah Kullmann
COURAGEOUS + FAITHFUL. Meet Noah Kullmann, an elementary education major from Hastings, Minnesota, who strives to follow God’s call by helping others and living with integrity.
Taylor VanderVelde
SMART + STRONG. Meet Taylor VanderVelde, a biology-health professions major from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, who seeks to glorify God both in the classroom and on the basketball court. #RaidersStandOut
Matt McCarty
Matt McCarty ’03, head coach of the NAIA national championship Raider football team, says the team strives to pursue excellence every day. He adds: “Being a Raider means being a part of something special and being a part of something that’s bigger than yourself.” #RaidersStandOut
Blake on Football
Blake Anderson from Oakland, Nebraska, is an all-conference tight end and captain for the Raider football team. He says he’s grateful for how the Raider football “family” strives for more than just winning. #RaidersStandOut
Caitlin Hornback
COMMUNITY + BELONGING. Meet Caitlin Hornback, a psychology and sociology double major from Winterset, Iowa, who aims to share God’s love and transforming grace both now and in her future career. #RaidersStandOut
Ethan
COMMUNITY + BELONGING. Meet Ethan Natelborg, a public relations major from Prairie City, Iowa, who seeks to build intentional community on Northwestern’s campus. #RaidersStandOut
Sophonise
COURAGEOUS + FAITHFUL. Meet Sophonise Nielson, a business administration major from Wentworth, South Dakota, who seeks to make an impact for Christ through her musical talents. #RaidersStandOut
Whitney
LEAD + SERVE. Meet Whitney Erickson, an elementary education major from Story City, Iowa, and president of the Student Government Association. #RaidersStandOut
Blake
SMART + STRONG. Meet Blake Anderson, a biology-health professions major from Oakland, Nebraska, and all-conference tight end for the Raider football team. #RaidersStandOut
