This is Raider Nation
Our students are smart. Committed. And ready to be part of God’s work in the world.
Emma Math
Emma says the challenge of majoring in math has pushed her to work harder and develop new strategies for learning well—things that will undoubtedly benefit her in the future.
Isaiah Biology-Health Professions, Chemistry, Business Administration/Finance and Economics
An aspiring doctor, Isaiah says his Honors Program experience studying and then touring historic sites in Greece has been the highlight of his time at Northwestern.
Abigail Biology
An aspiring physician assistant, Abigail has loved learning how the body works and feels well prepared for graduate school.
Sonu Computer Science
Sonu seeks to use his computer science degree to help improve others’ lives.
Aaron Political Science
Studying political science at a Christian college has helped Aaron challenge and affirm his personal beliefs.
Chloe Applied Design and Entrepreneurship
Spending a semester studying in Italy helped Chloe expand her worldview and grow in confidence.
William History
An internship at the National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque, Iowa, gave William outstanding opportunities to use the skills he’s gained as a double major in history and public relations.
Stephanie Social Work and Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation
A future social worker, Stephanie hopes to serve her neighbors as they navigate difficult circumstances.
Taylor Art Therapy
An accomplished painter, Taylor desires to use art to help people sort through the challenges in their lives.
Ty Business Administration
Ty appreciates the business administration major’s versatility—covering content in a variety of areas while helping students develop essential workplace skills.
Jackson Nursing
Jackson looks forward to using his future career in nursing as a ministry.
Manuel Criminal Justice
Wrestling brought Manuel to Northwestern, where he is majoring in criminal justice and preparing to become a probation officer.
Ella Spanish
Ella’s study of the Spanish language has opened doors to new relationships and opportunities to share the gospel.
Jillian Social Enterprise
Jillian is one of the first to pursue a degree in social enterprise, using her gifts as an advocate to make a difference on campus and in her community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taylor Biology-Health Professions
Taylor appreciates how Northwestern sets high academic standards that will prepare her well for a career in the medical field.
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.
Parker Software Engineering
A future software developer, Parker says the challenge and support offered by Northwestern’s computer science faculty provide a great environment for learning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Madelynn English Teaching
Madelynn 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.
James Worship Arts
James 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jenee Accounting
Jenee felt well prepared for her summer accounting internship with John Deere because of Northwestern’s standout education.
Andrew Exercise Science
Andrew's personal experiences with injuries and passion for learning about the body helped him want to become a physical therapist.
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.
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.
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.
Daniel NEXT Program
As a student in Northwestern’s NEXT program, Daniel is learning valuable life skills to help him live and work independently.
Annika Biology/Genetics
Annika’s research experiences in Northwestern’s labs and SEA-PHAGES are preparing her for graduate school.
Teagen Business Administration/Management
Teagen is passionate about business, and he loves learning about the topic from professors who also convey that passion.
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.
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.
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.
Brian Business-Finance
Brian took classes in his business/finance major his first semester on campus, confirming his aptitude for that field
Hailey Statistics
A statistics major, Hailey values the real-world experience and spiritual emphasis her professors bring to the classroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brandon Business Administration/Marketing
Northwestern’s faith-based curriculum has shown Brandon how marketing can be a tool for promoting values and social justice.
