#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.

Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Jalyn Gramstad

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Andrew De Noble

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Kip Cullinan

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Nathan Tornow

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Grace Laman

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Annika Smith

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Joseph Kunert

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Kaylee Maasdam

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.

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Noah Kullmann

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.

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Taylor VanderVelde

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Matt McCarty

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Blake on Football

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Caitlin Hornback

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Ethan

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Sophonise

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

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Whitney

Whitney

LEAD + SERVE. Meet Whitney Erickson, an elementary education major from Story City, Iowa, and president of the Student Government Association. #RaidersStandOut

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Stand Out Stories Stand Out Stories: Blake

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

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