Northwestern videos Campus life

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

You’ve got leadership potential. And a servant’s heart. You belong at Northwestern College. Prepare for your career—and for God’s call on your life. Be a Raider. Because Raiders stand out.

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

Raider fans from across the country and around the world watched and cheered as Northwestern College’s football team won its third NAIA national championship on Dec. 17, 2022. #RaidersStandOut

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

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

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

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

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

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.