This is Raider Nation
Our students are smart. Committed. And ready to be part of God’s work in the world.
Madison Bertman
History
In addition to her history degree, Madison is earning a secondary education endorsement that will allow her to teach high school history.
Nnenna Nwaelugo
Biology health professions
A biology health professions and chemistry double major, Nnenna has her sights set on attending medical school after graduation before returning home to work for the African Union Medical Centre—and maybe one day opening a hospital of her own.
Stephan Sanford
Physical education
A California native, Stephan says he chose to attend Northwestern because it was the best place for him to grow in his faith while getting a great education and participating in sports.
Shanell Nieuwendorp
Political science and criminal justice
A double major in political science and criminal justice who is in the pre-law track, Shanell also plays intramural sports, tutors in the Peer Learning Center, and was a member of the Student Government Association and orientation staff.
Poulina Tran
Computer science and mathematics
During a mission trip to one of the poorest regions in Vietnam, Poulina decided to pursue an education in computer science so that she could one day return and help the people in that Vietnamese community.
Jessica Howe
Nursing
During a mission trip to Haiti, Jessica witnessed the incredible needs and lack of medical services available. From then on, she decided to pursue a career in the medical field to benefit underprivileged people in the U.S. and abroad.
Matt Hillman
Biology health professions
With medical school on his radar, Matt is setting himself up for success by coupling a biology health professions major with a minor in chemistry.
Chie Lee
Social work
Chie's heart for helping others first interested her in the field of social work, but the opportunity to learn and study abroad drew her to Northwestern.
Austin Warren
Computer information systems
By studying both computer information systems and Spanish, Austin is poised to be proficient in a variety of languages, both human and digital.
Steven Clark
Religion
With a career in professional ministry on his mind, Steven chose Northwestern because he was impressed with the strength of the college’s religion department.
Peace Preston
Chemistry
With a love for theatre and the sciences, Peace Preston balances her double major in chemistry and biology professions with great involvement in Northwestern theatre productions.
Jose Leon
Business administration/finance and marketing
Jose Leon attended a nearby community college to earn an associate's degree before transferring to Northwestern. Now, he’s majoring in business administration/finance and marketing at Northwestern and is on track to become a certified financial planner after graduation.
William Browning
Art and biology health professions
A member of Northwestern’s Future Physicians Club, William Browning has his sights set on attending medical school to become a trauma surgeon. But he’s using art as a way to hone his fine motor skills, express his creativity and better understand his faith.
Rebecca Ochoa
Theatre
Although she loves to perform, Rebecca Ochoa also enjoys working out of the limelight and hopes to secure a job as a stage manager after graduation.
Matt Scott
Actuarial Science
In addition to being a math tutor, Matt Scott is a goalkeeper for the soccer team, a member of the college’s Honors Program and president of the Actuarial Science Club.
Hope De Ruyter
Psychology
Hope came to Northwestern unsure of her career path, but soon discovered a love for psychology.
Victor Mena
English
Victor found that Northwestern's English department challenges students to dig deep into their thought processes—something he greatly appreciates.
Thomas Heitritter
Actuarial science, finance and economics
Thomas came to Northwestern to study actuarial science, but also had interests in finance and economics—leading him to triple-major as preparation for a wide variety of careers.
Alex Currier
Sociology
Alex realized he wanted to study sociology when he found himself in constant observation of society and the unique array of cultures that were always surrounding him.
Erica Kitchenmaster
Music education
Erica is grateful for her teacher's encouragement to pursue a degree in music, as she now to cultivates her passion for music every day.
Regan Scott
Business administration and marketing
Regan wasn’t set on a particular major or career path when searching for a college, but she found that Northwestern offers many strong programs. Now a business administration and marketing major, she plans to attend law school after graduation.
Katie DeKruyff
Genetics/Molecular Biology/Cellular Biology
A future genetic counselor, Katie is combining her genetics/molecular biology/cellular biology major with a major in psychology.
Jacobo Garcia-Nieto de la Orden
Finance and Management
Jacobo chose Northwestern because it has a very diverse soccer team with highly skilled players, and it offers a strong academic program that includes a wide range of business degrees.
Heather Van Itallie
Christian Education and Youth Ministry
Heather is combining a major in Christian education and youth ministry with a minor in religion. Eventually she would like to join a church's staff and work with its children’s ministry program.
Abby Ver Mulm
History
Abby decided to major in history in college after she did a job shadow at a museum while in high school and fell in love with the experience. She has since added a philosophy minor and is interested in graduate school and working in public history. An Honors Program student, Abby was awarded a scholarship for her participation in music and has several campus jobs. She serves as a teacher’s assistant to Dr. Mike Kugler in the history department, works in the audiovisual department, and writes for the student newspaper.
Schuyler Sterk
English teaching
Amy Tuttle
Social work and Spanish
Brant Vermeer
Political science and economics
Trevor Rozeboom
Elementary education
The son of an elementary special education teacher, Trevor seeks to be a strong role model as a teacher/coach like his dad.
Suresh Portillo
translation and interpretation
A double major in translation/interpretation and worship arts, Suresh has planned monthly Spanish chapels, helped lead the International Club and assisted missionaries in France.
Grant Rohrer
Nursing
A job-shadowing experience in high school convinced Grant that nursing would be a great profession for him to help and interact with others.
Jimmy Tidmore
Spanish and religion
As he prepares for seminary, Jimmy says Northwestern has molded him into a more compassionate, thoughtful, patient and Christ-focused person.
Adebola Adeyemo
Public relations
McKinley Zula
Accounting and business administration/finance
Kessandra Kuyper
Exercise science
Grahm Kenobbie
Philosophy and computer science
