President’s List

The President’s List aims to honor undergraduate students who have earned a grade point average of 4.0 on a load of 12 semester hours or more and adult undergraduate students who have earned a grade point average of 4.0 on a load of 6 semester hours. The President’s List includes students from 13 states and one foreign country.

Alise Adkins (Anchorage, Alaska); Ian Agrigoroae (Meridian, Idaho); Colton Altimus (Coeur D’Alene, Idaho); Ryland Amsden (Nampa, Idaho); Ashlynn Anderson (Nampa, Idaho); Morley Anstine (Eagle, Idaho); Grace Ayer (Spokane Valley, Wash.); Tori Bailes (Nampa, Idaho); Kiersten Bangham (Meridian, Idaho); Opal Barker (Bellingham, Wash.); Alex Barragan (Nampa, Idaho); Keana Bell (Las Vegas, Nev.); Ellissa Berreth (Boise, Idaho); Jordan Blenker (Nampa, Idaho); Taylor Bracke (Meridian, Idaho); Nathaneal Bradley (Nampa, Idaho); Adam Brooks (Puyallup, Wash.); Molly Buckingham (Star, Idaho); Gabriel Canfield (Boise, Idaho); Austin Carmack (Boise, Idaho); Eric Castaneda (Caldwell, Idaho); Kendall Clark (Melba, Idaho); Sadi Clemons (El Paso, Texas); Alexander Cook (Caldwell, Idaho); Caitlyn Cook (Filer, Idaho); Eleni Corson (Meridian, Idaho); Hadley Craig (Monmouth, Ore.); Emma Crane (Burley, Idaho); Ashlyn Creech (New Plymouth, Idaho); Kody Davis (Castle Rock, Colo.); Madelyn Day (Coeur D’Alene, Idaho); Adriana Decarvalho (Eagle, Idaho); Chloe Desgroseillier (Chelan Falls, Wash.); Olivia Desilet (Kuna, Idaho); Alyssa Doering (Meridian, Idaho); Kaylee Duncan (Yuba City, Calif.); Keira Dwinell (Reno, Nev.); Rylie Edlefsen (Blackfoot, Idaho); Nathaniel Edmonds (Newman Lake, Wash.); Noah Eichenbusch (Roseburg, Ore.); Elizabeth Ellis (Caldwell, Idaho); Emilie Ellis (Port Orchard, Wash.); Robert Ellis (Caldwell, Idaho); Riley Emerick (Medford, Ore.); Ellie Emerson (Star, Idaho); Shelby Ferguson (Vancouver, Wash.); Isabella Field (Pomeroy, Wash.); Kylie Fontenot (Nampa, Idaho); Megan Frankamp (Boise, Idaho); Sierra French (Boise, Idaho); Britni Fuentes (Meridian, Idaho); FrankiLynn Galloway (Grangeville, Idaho); Brooke Galvin (Gilbert, Ariz.); Yecenia Gonzalez-Martinez (Meridian, Idaho); Emma Goossens (Nampa, Idaho); Illona Goretoy (Boise, Idaho); Kayla Green (Nampa, Idaho); Jonah Groce (Cashmere, Wash.); Henry Guske (Montrose, Calif.); Ruby Hansen (Kent, Wash.); Trenton Harder (Colorado Springs, Colo.); Colin Harrington (Richland, Wash.); Laura Harris (Caldwell, Idaho); Braezen Henderson (Molalla, Ore.); Cassandra Hernandez (Fruitland, Idaho); Jasmine Higgens (Boise, Idaho); Thomas High (Hartford City, Ind.); Amber Hill (Vancouver, Wash.); Jackson Hoggatt (Nampa, Idaho); Abigail Holbrook (Boise, Idaho); Ava Honeycutt (Star, Idaho); Lacey Hudlow (Connell, Wash.); Avery Jessen (Nampa, Idaho); Joella Jones (Anchorage, Alaska); Isabella Keller (Middleton, Idaho); Macie Kern (Boise, Idaho); Grant Kerry (Meridian, Idaho); Mara Kessinger (Lewiston, Idaho); Thor Kessinger (Lewiston, Idaho); Lily Kinloch (Yakima, Wash.); Jana Knapp (Longview, Wash.); Bethany Knight (Nampa, Idaho); Joshua Lady (Nampa, Idaho); Annika Lang (Monrovia, Calif.); Madeline Lapp (Sherwood, Ore.); Andrea Larsen (Nampa, Idaho); Isabelle Lawrence (Nampa, Idaho); Olivia Lee (Meridian, Idaho); Sophia Lord (Rexford, Mont.); Alexander Lowery (Portland, Ore.); Elijah Lum (Penfield, N.Y.); Addison Lynn (Mount Vernon, Wash.); Bren Lyon (Walla Walla, Wash.); Maddox Marcelli (Hayden, Idaho); Alisa Martin (Nampa, Idaho); Nathan Martindale (Boise, Idaho); Olivia Matters (Ridgefield, Wash.); Kayla McCain (Boise, Idaho); Madilyn McCarty (Meridian, Idaho); Kendrey McGath (Salem, Ore.); Rebecca McKenzie (Cascade, Idaho); Brenna McMahon (Escondido, Calif.); Juliann McNulty (Placerville, Calif.); Elizabeth Merryman (Tulare, Calif.); Amelia Meyer (Ridgefield, Wash.); Hannah Mogle (Klamath Falls, Ore.); Emily Moldenhauer (Nampa, Idaho); Eli Mounts (Spokane, Wash.); Nessa Neveau (Pendleton, Ore.); Kalanie Newcomb (Lynden, Wash.); Mishel Nimratz (Vancouver, Wash.); Robin Nipper (Nampa, Idaho); Ella Noland (Meridian, Idaho); Paisley Noyer (Weiser, Idaho); Annie O’Connell (Camarillo, Calif.); Viviana Ochoa (Meridian, Idaho); Finnley Olson (Nampa, Idaho); Jaidyn Osso (Coeur D’Alene, Idaho); Luke Pahlas (Boise, Idaho); Alexis Peterson (Nampa, Idaho); Gabrielle Pflugrath (Peshastin, Wash.); Heather Pierce (Caldwell, Idaho); Liberty Piscione (Eagle, Idaho); Taylor Porterfield (Pataskala, Ohio); Rheanna Ralls (Meridian, Idaho); Cami Ramnarine (Nampa, Idaho); Keziah Richardson (Medford, Ore.); Kyra Rishell (Nampa, Idaho); David Roberts (North Bend, Ore.); Lucy Rodes (Horseshoe Bend, Idaho); Allix Rodig (Buhl, Idaho); Annalie Rodriguez (Nampa, Idaho); Lilly Roms (Boise, Idaho); Bethsaida Rotz (Caldwell, Idaho); Elise Saindon (Caldwell, Idaho); Samuel Sandelius (Snohomish, Wash.); Parker Schulz (Kennewick, Wash.); Abigail Shewmaker (Nampa, Idaho); Matyson Siddoway (Meridian, Idaho); Samantha Simonson (Eagle, Idaho); Terin Slemmer (Nampa, Idaho); Misty Sloan (Middleton, Idaho); Kylie Smit (Monte Vista, Colo.); Kalia Smith (Nampa, Idaho); Kameryn Smith (Post Falls, Idaho); Madison Spriggs (Glenns Ferry, Idaho); Samantha Stagen (Nampa, Idaho); Jayden Stamper (Meridian, Idaho); Ian Stockett (Nampa, Idaho); Misti Stradley (Caldwell, Idaho); Robin Tanju (Hattingen, Germany); Megan Tomlinson (Melba, Idaho); Lindsey Turpin (Caldwell, Idaho); Carter Upmeyer (Richland, Wash.); Reagan Van Der Hoek (Ripon, Calif.); Reta VanderMey (Lynden, Wash.); Matthew Vavold (Nampa, Idaho); Cooper Walker (Olympia, Wash.); Holly Walker (Nampa, Idaho); Carter Walsh (Boise, Idaho); Ryan Ward (Nampa, Idaho); Abigail Warwick (Eagle, Idaho); Katana Wayman (Caldwell, Idaho); Natalie Wetzel (Meridian, Idaho); Sarah Whitelock (Caldwell, Idaho); Holt Williams (Camas, Wash.); Jeremiah Wittwer (Nampa, Idaho); Catherine Woods (Draper, Utah); Elijah Wurst (Nampa, Idaho); Paige Ziemann (Meridian, Idaho); Ellyzbeth Zink (Boise, Idaho); Kimberly Zink (Nampa, Idaho).

Dean’s List

To be eligible for the Dean’s List at the undergraduate level, traditional undergraduate students and adult undergraduate students must earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average while taking at least 12 graded credit hours of classes. To be eligible at the graduate level, a Graduate & Professional Studies student must earn a 4.0 grade-point average while taking six graded credit hours. N�鶹ԭ��’s Dean’s List includes students from 31 states and sixteen foreign countries.

Brianna Abo (Boise, Idaho); Laura Acosta (Bend, Ore.); Maria Acosta (Lima, Peru); Bryor Adams (Nampa, Idaho); Asher Adamson (Nampa, Idaho); Perup Adamson (Nampa, Idaho); Daniel Aguila (Nampa, Idaho); Camila Aguilar (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Danilo Aguilar (Olathe, Kan.); Esteban Alaniz (Nampa, Idaho); Kaitlyn Alberts (Nampa, Idaho); Carter Alberts (Cashmere, Wash.); Kyndyl Allen (Richfield, Idaho); Sophia Alvarez (Boise, Idaho); Grace Anderson (Liberty Lake, Wash.); Katelyn Appleby (Meridian, Idaho); Amber Armstrong (Star, Idaho); Amy Armstrong (Caldwell, Idaho); Sydnie Arnold (Meridian, Idaho); Michael Arseneau (Sherwood, Ore.); Kay Dee Ashton (Caldwell, Idaho); Millie Askew (Kimberly, Idaho); Angela Atwell (Port Orange, Fla.); Guinaiya Ayuyu Garcia (Yuba City, Calif.); Keelin Bach (Meridian, Idaho); Yoomee Baek (Boise, Idaho); Olivia Bailey (North Las Vegas, N.V.); Kayla Baniaga (Boise, Idaho); Alyssa Bankey (Eagle, Idaho); Kary Banos (Boise, Idaho); Andrew Bargen (Lynden, Wash.); Jessica Barker (New Lisbon, Wis.); Hunter Baron (Ridgefield, Wash.); Raoul Barragan (Nampa, Idaho); Alexandra Barrass (Nampa, Idaho); Tayna Barreiro (Humacao, Puerto Rico); Ella Bartlett (Sisters, Ore.); Audrey Bartlow (Nampa, Idaho); Myles Bartolome (Caldwell, Idaho); Derek Bausek (Boise, Idaho); Charlene Bell (Middletown, Del.); Ivan Belleza (Meridian, Idaho); Caleb Benedick (Ridgefield, Wash.); Emma Benedick (Caldwell, Idaho); Cristina Benites (Caldwell, Idaho); Evan Bennett (Hamilton, Mont.); Lauryn Bergevin (Walla Walla, Wash.); Ethan Berninger (Littleton, Colo.); Ronan Bickling (Seward, Alaska); Angela Bingham (Kimberly, Idaho); Christopher Birch (Meridian, Idaho); Silas Bissonnette (Chehalis, Wash.); Abigail Black (Nampa, Idaho); Abbey Blancett (Nampa, Idaho); Kiara Blanco (Parma, Idaho); Alyssa Blum (Pullman, Wash.); Grace Bohn (Nampa, Idaho); McKenzie Bonner (Central Point, Ore.); Jaden Booker (West Richland, Wash.); Ethan Booker (Blackfoot, Idaho); Caleb Boschma (Kuna, Idaho); Ellie Bosma (Outlook, Wash.); Jennifer Boston (Nampa, Idaho); Bettina Bowman (Hines, Ore.); Rosemary Bowyer (Carey, Idaho); Amanda Bracke (Meridian, Idaho); Jackson Bradshaw (Hermiston, Ore.); Timothy Bradshaw (Ridgefield, Wash.); Miranda Brammer (Twin Falls, Idaho); Priscilla Bratcher (Emmett, Idaho); Lelaina Brisson (Chugiak, Alaska); Letitia Brisson (Chugiak, Alaska); Elijah Brockl (Boise, Idaho); Donald Broussard (Denham Springs, La.); Elliot Brown (Nampa, Idaho); Sean Brown (Twin Falls, Idaho); Jennifer Browning (Meridian, Idaho); Beaux Bruegman (Eugene, Ore.); Terrie Brune (Kimberly, Idaho); Jacob Bryant (Olathe, Kan.); Katherine Buchanan (Eagle, Idaho); Annalise Buck (Medford, Ore.); Timothy Buckles (Caldwell, Idaho); Conner Buckner (Howell, Mich.); Jose Jiro Bulanon (Nampa, Idaho); Nathan Bunning (Meridian, Idaho); Christina Bunt (Kuna, Idaho); Autumn Burgeson (Meridian, Idaho); Ashley Burks (Caldwell, Idaho); Carson Burns (Bothell, Wash.); Joshua Butler (Nampa, Idaho); Naomi Butterfield (Nampa, Idaho); Karina Calderon (Caldwell, Idaho); Aidyn Camarillo (Nampa, Idaho); Nancy Camberos (New Plymouth, Idaho); Mateo Cano (Nampa, Idaho); Jocelyn Cano (Pinehurst, Idaho); Brycen Cardwell (Eagle, Idaho); Maya Carlson (Anchorage, Alaska); Barbara Carter (Eagle, Idaho); Anna Casler (Mount Juliet, Tenn.); Lauren Caulfield (Eagle, Idaho); Caroline Caven (Eagle, Idaho); Andre Chaker (Liberty Lake, Wash.); Michael Chan (Post Falls, Idaho); Cordell Chapman (North Baldwin, N.Y.); Hailey Cheney (Kellogg, Idaho); Jennifer Cheyney (Nampa, Idaho); Micah Chi (Snohomish, Wash.); Lynsey Chiala (Reno, N.V.); Jared Childers (Longview, Wash.); London Chitera (Nairobi, Kenya); Elizabeth Clark (Kuna, Idaho); Jason Clay (Veradale, Wash.); Jenna Cleaver (Nampa, Idaho); Robert Cockcroft (Boise, Idaho); Teresa Codling (Rigby, Idaho); Madelyn Coles (Seal Beach, Calif.); Lance Colvin (Vancouver, Wash.); Abigail Compher (Middleton, Idaho); Mauricio Constantino Ricaldi (Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico); Julio Contreras (Sur Centro Acuna, Mexico); Josh Conway (Boise, Idaho); Carolyn Cook (Filer, Idaho); Emma Corbus (Bourbonnais, Ill.); Carlos Cordero (Ciudad De Guatemala, Guatemala); Kaitlyn Cornell (Nampa, Idaho); Lailauni Cortes (Caldwell, Idaho); Margaret Cowles (Boise, Idaho); Sydney Cowling (Vancouver, Wash.); Gavin Crane (Nampa, Idaho); Hayden Crews (West Sacramento, Calif.); Lola Crosby (Eagle, Idaho); Nikole Curtis (Caldwell, Idaho); Emily Cynova (Boise, Idaho); Margaret Dahlgran (Meridian, Idaho); Rebecca Darwood (Yakima, Wash.); Olivia Davies (Portland, Ore.); Kacee Davies (Boise, Idaho); Jenna Davis (Apple Valley, Calif.); Kendall Davis (Nampa, Idaho); Natalie Davis (Nampa, Idaho); Payton Davis (Nampa, Idaho); Michael Day (Middleton, Idaho); Brooklyn Daylong (Meridian, Idaho); Yessica De Los Santos (Caldwell, Idaho); Emma Dela Cruz (Boise, Idaho); Tiffany Delage (Spotsylvania, Va.); Nathalie DeLaura (Meridian, Idaho); Madison Deleon (Caldwell, Idaho); Angad Dharni (Brampton, Ontario Canada); Yolanda Diaz (Ontario, Ore.); Andrew Dixon (Nampa, Idaho); Jesse Dodd (Kuna, Idaho); Mackenzie Dodd (Kuna, Idaho); Jane Dominguez (Yakima, Wash.); LeAnn Donohue (Middleton, Idaho); Brooklyn Doramus (Fairfield, Idaho); Diogenes Dos Santos Rodrigues (Rio Claro, Brazil); Alexis Douthit (Nampa, Idaho); Andrew Doyle (Boise, Idaho); Catharine Duggan (Nampa, Idaho); Arianna Duncan (Boise, Idaho); Wade Duncan (Nampa, Idaho); Savanna Dunkley (Kuna, Idaho); Jacqueline Edgin (Shelton, Wash.); Matthew Egan (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Allison Eidson (New Plymouth, Idaho); Illyes El Yansli (Arry, France); Miguel Elivo (Bronx, N.Y.); Kathryn Ellis (Meridian, Idaho); Kim Ellstrom (Nampa, Idaho); Cade Erwin (Battle Ground, Wash.); Benjamin Espinoza (Nampa, Idaho); Nicholas Esposito (Boise, Idaho); Libbie Fairchild (Nampa, Idaho); Jordyn Falkner (Mead, Wash.); Ivanna Farro (Middleton, Idaho); Jenna Fawley (Jenison, Mich.); Brayden Ferraro (Newberg, Ore.); Claire Fischer (Richmond, Utah); Grace Fisher (Pocatello, Idaho); Shauna Fleming (Boise, Idaho); Cole Foster (Lake Tapps, Wash.); Barbara France (Baker City, Ore.); Gabriella Frankamp (Boise, Idaho); Addison Franklin (Nampa, Idaho); Cole Freeborn (Portland, Ore.); Alivia Freeby (Tumwater, Wash.); Sean Freed (Meridian, Idaho); Kathy Freeman (Star, Idaho); Logan Freiburghaus (Nampa, Idaho); Izaak Frey (Dallas, Ore.); Victoria Frias (Lindsay, Calif.); Zander Friberg (Mountain Home, Idaho); Elizabeth Friedt (Boise, Idaho); LaNae Gabrielsen (Meridian, Idaho); Laila Galaz (Coeur D’Alene, Idaho); Ousman Garba (Yaounde, Cameroon); Kylie Jo Garcia (Middleton, Idaho); Melissa Garcia (Caldwell, Idaho); Natalie Garcia-Ramirez (Nampa, Idaho); Nicole Garrett (Wilder, Idaho); Nikki Geiger (Pomeroy, Wash.); Olivia Glisson (Eagle, Idaho); Kortney Glover (Caldwell, Idaho); Alissa Godinez (Punta Gorda, Fla.); Emily Gonzalez (Caldwell, Idaho); Promise Gonzalez (Caldwell, Idaho); Osbaldo Gonzalez (Ontario, Ore.); David Gonzalez Perez (Shawnee, Kan.); Ashley Goode (Nampa, Idaho); Paige Gosney-Knapik (Eagle, Idaho); Taylor Gossett (Pasco, Wash.); Jared Govin (Churubusco, Ind.); Sydney Graber (Eagle, Idaho); Sophia Gradwahl (Happy Valley, Ore.); Jordan Gram (Olympia, Wash.); Mariah Grande (Star, Idaho); Marie Gregg (Post Falls, Idaho); Matthew Griffin (Nampa, Idaho); Jared Guinn (Prosser, Wash.); Brayden Gulker (Caldwell, Idaho); Tanya Gunter (Caldwell, Idaho); Noel Gunther (Deer Park, Wash.); James Guthrie (Jerome, Idaho); Lauren Gutkin (Coeur D’Alene, Idaho); Melissa Haga (Boise, Idaho); Julia Hagemeier (Kalispell, Mont.); Jody Hall (Meridian, Idaho); Brooklyn Hallett (Boise, Idaho); Liam Hanenburg (Lynden, Wash.); McKenna Hankey (Star, Idaho); Krystal Hansen (Post Falls, Idaho); Rachel Hardy (Twin Falls, Idaho); Gabriella Harms (Eugene, Ore.); Natalie Harper (Nampa, Idaho); Julien Harrington (Kuna, Idaho); David Hartfield-Dyels (Benicia, Calif.); Raymond Hartsfield (West Richland, Wash.); Garrett Hawkes (Ashton, Idaho); Nicholas Hay (Aberdeen, Wash.); Aaron Heal (Sault S Marie, Mich.); Aaron Heberlein (Fair Oaks, Calif.); Camille Heiser (Woods Cross, Utah); Logan Helgeson (Middleton, Idaho); Madyson Hellem (Albany, Ore.); Henry Henkel (Black Diamond, Wash.); Nathan Henry (Kimberly, Idaho); Carey Henson (Star, Idaho); Adrina Hernandez (Caldwell, Idaho); Ana Hernandez (Nampa, Idaho); Fatima Hernandez (Nampa, Idaho); Kristen Herr (Star, Idaho); Malia Herrell (Nampa, Idaho); Nancy Herrod (Las Vegas, N.V.); Cole Herron (Eagle, Idaho); Savanna Herz (Murrieta, Calif.); Tate Heuschkel (Cheney, Wash.); Andrew Heuss (Star, Idaho); Libby Hiatt (Santaquin, Utah); Amy Hilderbrand (Caldwell, Idaho); Olivia Hill (Eagle, Idaho); Ann Hitchcock (Grants Pass, Ore.); May Ho (Monterey Park, Calif.); Alicia Hobbs (Hohenwald, Tenn.); Catherine Hoffman (Dolores, Colo.); Joshua Holbrook (Boise, Idaho); Stephanie Holford (Lincoln, Ill.); Jenna Holm (Richland, Wash.); Casey Holmes (Kimberly, Idaho); Brittany Hopwood (Sugar Land, Texas); HuanHsuan Hsu (Meridian, Idaho); Allie Hueckman (Burns, Ore.); Allan Huerta (Nampa, Idaho); Reid Huettl (Meridian, Idaho); Karen Humber (Ilwaco, Wash.); Cade Hunter (Nampa, Idaho); Aidan Hutsko (Arroyo Grande, Calif.); Sheryl Ice (Tacoma, Wash.); Asher Ingram (Yelm, Wash.); Madison Ingram (Yelm, Wash.); Kyle Ireland (Kuna, Idaho); Amanda Ireland (Kuna, Idaho); Michael Jackson (Cincinnati, Ohio); Sarah Jackson (Boise, Idaho); Jeremiah Jacobo (Fontana, Calif.); Amelie Jacobs (Vista, Calif.); Celia James (Salem, Ore.); Hilary James (Nampa, Idaho); Alyssa Jeffrey (Rocklin, Calif.); Kelsey Jenkins (Boise, Idaho); Evie Jensen (Nampa, Idaho); Anavey Jentzsch (Knoxville, Tenn.); Cassandra Jester (Eagle, Idaho); Cody Jimenez (Caldwell, Idaho); Luke Johansson (Boise, Idaho); Roxanne Johnsen (Nampa, Idaho); Cameron Johnson (Star, Idaho); Derek Johnson (Gig Harbor, Wash.); Grace Johnson (Nampa, Idaho); Chad Johnson (Tumwater, Wash.); Madelynne Johnson (Eagle, Idaho); Stephanie Johnson (Tumwater, Wash.); Caeden Johnston (Garden Valley, Idaho); Benjamin Johnstun (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Emily Jordan (Nampa, Idaho); Ainsley Jorgensen (Meridian, Idaho); Elimelec Juanta Castro (San Isidro, Costa Rica); Kristi Juarez (Ontario, Ore.); Kelly Kandes-Myers (Meridian, Idaho); Kaleb Karpstein (Bend, Ore.); Jill Kelley (Nampa, Idaho); Lynea Kelsey (Ewa Beach, Hawaii); Brienne Kemble (Nyssa, Ore.); Brody Kemble (Middleton, Idaho); Kinsley Kemble (Nyssa, Ore.); Anna Kerr (Nampa, Idaho); Elliana Kimball (Edmonds, Wash.); Isabella Kimball (Edmonds, Wash.); Andrew Kina (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea); Jonathan Kindmark (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Allison Kissack (Casper, Wyo.); Ethan Kling (Meridian, Idaho); Ashton Knight (Nampa, Idaho); Taylor Knight (Nampa, Idaho); Jodie Knudsen (Star, Idaho); Alivia Krummen-Ganz (Livermore, Calif.); Halle Kuske (Poulsbo, Wash.); Isabel Lagerwall (Boise, Idaho); Julia LaMar (Eagle, Idaho); Anita Lang (Kenosha, Wis.); Stacey Larreau (Eagle, Idaho); Noah Larson (Vancouver, Wash.); Mason Leavitt (Meridian, Idaho); McKenna Lechner (Foresthill, Calif.); Elliett Lee (Meridian, Idaho); Peyton Lee (Medford, Ore.); Jennifer Leininger (Meridian, Idaho); Jason Lettelleir (Boise, Idaho); Alexis LeValley (Meridian, Idaho); Elysees Levi (Meridian, Idaho); Amos Lewis (Union, Ore.); Macie Lewis (Caldwell, Idaho); Abbey Lin (Abbotsford, BC, Canada); Caitlin Lind (Caldwell, Idaho); Kaidence Lindberg (Caldwell, Idaho); Kailynn Lindberg (Caldwell, Idaho); Brady Lirazan (Graham, Wash.); Benjamin Lopez (Chandler, Ariz.); Jessica Lopez (Nampa, Idaho); Grayden Lucas (Nampa, Idaho); Michael Lumbley (Caldwell, Idaho); Emily Lunt (Boise, Idaho); Kelly Lynch (Bakersfield, Calif.); Amanda Macho (Boise, Idaho); Abieser Macias Rodas (Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico); Madison Mahon (Nampa, Idaho); Brizel Maldonado (Boise, Idaho); Micah Mallory (Ravensdale, Wash.); Sarah Mann (Meridian, Idaho); Danielle Marcham (Nampa, Idaho); Thomas Marcham (Nampa, Idaho); Alyse Marion (Nampa, Idaho); Natalie Mathis (Meridian, Idaho); Annabelle Mattson (Weiser, Idaho); Eric Mayer (Meridian, Idaho); Caleb Maynard (Nampa, Idaho); Amelie Mbaju (Eagle, Idaho); Ethan McCabe (Louisville, Ky.); Sophie McCarty (Meridian, Idaho); Adam McCauley (Nampa, Idaho); Sydney McClary (Weiser, Idaho); Jacob McDermott (San Juan Capo, Calif.); Grace McFadyen (Eagle, Idaho); Riley McGee (Bonney Lake, Wash.); Jace McGowan (Grants Pass, Ore.); Kaycee McKenzie (Boise, Idaho); Emily McKeown (Kuna, Idaho); Makayla McMullen (Nampa, Idaho); Allyson McNulty (Placerville, Calif.); Tammy McOmber (Nampa, Idaho); Kacee Mealer (Meridian, Idaho); Jenny Meline (Hayden, Idaho); Melina Menashe (Seattle, Wash.); Addison Meredith (Helena, Mont.); Stephanie Meyet (Boise, Idaho); Jacob Michael (Roseburg, Ore.); Danielle Miller (Bridgetown, Barbados); Mikelle Millett (Logandale, N.V.); Sabrina Million (St Maries, Idaho); Paiton Mills (Caldwell, Idaho); Jayden Mitchell (Caldwell, Idaho); AJ Moffat (Salt Lake City, Utah); Kylie Monteith (Meridian, Idaho); Ramon Gilberto Montes de Oca (Dallas, Texas); Michelle Montgomery (Caldwell, Idaho); Emma Moore (Caldwell, Idaho); Micah Mora (Caldwell, Idaho); Jorge Morales (Nampa, Idaho); Kelsey Morey (Boise, Idaho); Lauren Morrison (Boise, Idaho); Kayley Morrissey (Covington, Wash.); Alexis Muir (Caldwell, Idaho); Beatriz Muller Praun (Jardim Belgica, Brazil); Liam Myers (Meridian, Idaho); Sadie Myers (Caldwell, Idaho); Stephanie Nash (Nampa, Idaho); Adam Nebeker (Nampa, Idaho); Rayce Neill (Helena, Mont.); Kimberly Nelson (Nampa, Idaho); Erica Niebolt (Meridian, Idaho); Caleb Nielebeck (Caldwell, Idaho); Daniel Nimratz (Vancouver, Wash.); Cooper Nixon (Boise, Idaho); Alexis Norisada (Post Falls, Idaho); Lindsay Noste (Stanwood, Wash.); Rayanne Notbohm (The Dalles, Ore.); Jason Oakes (Melba, Idaho); Jami Obringer (Thousand Oaks, Calif.); Haley Olivas (Boise, Idaho); Emma Olson (Valley City, N.D.); Reilly Olson (Meridian, Idaho); Natalia Ordonez (Meridian, Idaho); Maria Ordonez Vera (Meridian, Idaho); Hallie Orr (San Antonio, Texas); Maribel Otto (Meridian, Idaho); Anna Owen (Gooding, Idaho); John Panzer (Meridian, Idaho); Kaydah Parker (Hayden, Idaho); Coleman Parry (Highland, Utah); Christopher Paskvan (Nome, Alaska); Christine Passmore (San Diego, Calif.); Maxwell Paterson (Seattle, Wash.); John Patron (Caldwell, Idaho); Bryson Paul (Twin Falls, Idaho); Tanner Paulson (Boise, Idaho); Kai Payne (Ridgecrest, Calif.); Luis Paz (Manati, Puerto Rico); Mikaela Pennington (Lewiston, Idaho); Loysbel Perez Salazar (Owings Mills, Md.); Stephen Perotti (Nampa, Idaho); Grant Petty (Las Vegas, N.V.); Ann Phelps (Halfway, Ore.); Kristin Phillips (Portland, Ore.); Samantha Phillips (Nampa, Idaho); Emily Pingrey (Colusa, Calif.); Gretchen Pirtle (Burley, Idaho); Ashley Pitiol (Eugene, Ore.); Allie Plett (Buckley, Wash.); Abigail Plies (Meridian, Idaho); Stephen Ployhar (Coeur D’Alene, Idaho); Alessandro Polonio (Pilar, Argentina); Zane Pomerans (Boise, Idaho); Isaac Poole (Peyton, Colo.); Alexa Porter (Draper, Utah); Jamie Poulsen (Eagle, Idaho); Joann Poulsen (Nampa, Idaho); Avery Price (South Jordan, Utah); Briahna Price (Eagle, Idaho); Abigail Priddy (Colbert, Wash.); Evelyn Punzel (Parma, Idaho); Greyson Quaintance (Portland, Ore.); Brooklyn Ramirez (Jerome, Idaho); Christian Ramirez (Nampa, Idaho); Gabriela Ramirez (Fresno, Calif.); Jadalynn Ramos (Nampa, Idaho); Wyatt Randall (Caldwell, Idaho); Myron Rankins (Boise, Idaho); Briggs Ranstrom (Eagle, Idaho); Jonah Rau (Nampa, Idaho); Easton Reagan (Scottsdale, Ariz.); Rachel Reding (Nampa, Idaho); Andrew Reed (Prestonsburg, Ky.); James Reeder (Perry, Utah); Brayden Reinsch (Boise, Idaho); Derek Remen (Issaquah, Wash.); Noah Reynolds (Meridian, Idaho); Isabeau Rickett (Hayden, Idaho); Hank Riddle (Mead, Wash.); Ellie Ritter (Battle Ground, Wash.); Montana Robbins (Boise, Idaho); Hyrum Robertson (Nampa, Idaho); Jakob Rochelle (Boise, Idaho); Miguel Rodriguez Fernandez (Cleveland, Tenn.); Krystin Rodwell (Wilder, Idaho); Mickenzie Romero (The Dalles, Ore.); Dominic Ronchetto (Boise, Idaho); Shelly Rose (Nampa, Idaho); Stephen Roskam (Nampa, Idaho); Kaslee Roskelley (Highland, Utah); Dylan Roslauski (Simi Valley, Calif.); Edith-Ann Ross (Boise, Idaho); Gabriel Roth (Chattaroy, Wash.); Hannah Roth (Middleton, Idaho); Caden Rubright (Colbert, Wash.); Kylie Rush (Nampa, Idaho); Colton Safley (Meridian, Idaho); Madeline Salisbury (Nampa, Idaho); Daisy Schleicher (Caldwell, Idaho); Thomas Schmelzenbach (Boise, Idaho); Ethan Schmidt (Boise, Idaho); Rachel Schroeder (Post Falls, Idaho); Sydney Schultz (Boise, Idaho); Emily Scoby (Yalaha, Fla.); Quincy Scott (Portland, Ore.); Mitchell Seals (Vale, Ore.); Kyrstin Searle (Boise, Idaho); Wendy Sedano (Jerome, Idaho); Lionel Segura (Ontario, Ore.); Jacob Shade (Meridian, Idaho); Abdullahi Sharif (Doha, Qatar); Preston Sherburne (Eagle, Idaho); Alexander Shields (Rathdrum, Idaho); Emalee Shields (Middleton, Idaho); Kenneth Shields (Middleton, Idaho); Miranda Shingler (Eagle, Idaho); Douglas Shrader (Modesto, Calif.); Grace Shrader (Modesto, Calif.); Kavin Sigman (Nampa, Idaho); Austin Simmons (Caldwell, Idaho); Tiffany Simpson (Fruitland, Idaho); Andrew Sinift (Naches, Wash.); Tessa Sizemore (Boise, Idaho); Avery Skeen (Redmond, Ore.); Miley Skeen (Prosser, Wash.); Shelby Skeen (Prosser, Wash.); Vincent Smart (Pasco, Wash.); Olivia Smith (Nampa, Idaho); Maurissa Smith (Meridian, Idaho); Elijah Snyder (Spokane, Wash.); Parker Sobiesiak (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.); Ranee Soeder (Boise, Idaho); Israel Soto (San Juan, Puerto Rico); Whitney Souza (Meridian, Idaho); Christie Spaeth (Boise, Idaho); Nicholas Sprague (Fort Scott, Kan.); Kayci Spray (Bellevue, Wash.); Challis Stauffer (Burley, Idaho); Evan Steele (Nampa, Idaho); Emma Steiner (Nampa, Idaho); Joshua Stewardson (Saint Charles, Iowa); Joshua Stewart (Middleton, Idaho); Tyson Stichka (Boise, Idaho); Emma Stiles St Clair (Meridian, Idaho); Jonathan Stillman (Nampa, Idaho); Emmett Stouffer (Bellevue, Idaho); Erica Stout (Meridian, Idaho); Britney Strenn (Phoenix, Ariz.); Kacy Strickland (Bend, Ore.); Faith Strot (Caldwell, Idaho); Kathryn Stucky (Tustin, Calif.); Adelaide Sugden (Missoula, Mont.); Khya Switras (Nampa, Idaho); Payton Swope (University Place, Wash.); Kaitlyn Syverson (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Rachel Taff (Nampa, Idaho); Kailea Takahashi (Hillsboro, Ore.); Corbin Talley (Jones, OK); Emma Thelander (McMinnville, Ore.); Daniel Thomas (Nampa, Idaho); Ethan Thomas (Nampa, Idaho); Luke Thomas (Nampa, Idaho); Aimee Tidwell (Bluffton, S.C.); Jessica Tisch (Meridian, Idaho); Brandon Tomlinson (Melba, Idaho); Paige Trautman (Salem, Ore.); Angela Tuft (Caldwell, Idaho); Cyrus Turley (Sammamish, Wash.); Melanie Turner (Boise, Idaho); Nichole Udink (Meridian, Idaho); Dennis Underwood (Albany, Ore.); Michael Ushindi (Nairobi, Kenya); Liliana Valdez (Caldwell, Idaho); Linda Valenzuela (Nampa, Idaho); Megan Van Donselaar (Ripon, Calif.); Lucas Van Hofwegen (Lynden, Wash.); Benjamin Van Hoogen (Boise, Idaho); Crystal Van Sickle (Hamilton, Mont.); Shyann Vance (Siletz, Ore.); Amy Vandagriff (Garden City, Idaho); Elijah Vander Woude (Nampa, Idaho); Nataly Vargas (Caldwell, Idaho); Marta Vargas-Santoyo (Caldwell, Idaho); Angelina Vazquez (Camarillo, Calif.); Elena Vazquez Gonzalez (Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala); Isaac Veale (Roseburg, Ore.); Michael Velardez (Menifee, Calif.); Lina Velichko (Auburn, Wash.); Jordan Velikonia (Redmond, Ore.); Daniela Vera Alarcon (Caldwell, Idaho); Noah Waddell (Boise, Idaho); Mekhia Wagner (Kuna, Idaho); Logan Wahl (Middleton, Idaho); Emerson Waldal (Caldwell, Idaho); Laurenz Waldbauer (Vilsbiburg, Germany); Benjamin Walker (McCall, Idaho); Lily Walsh (Genesee, Idaho); Whitleigh Walsh (Destin, Fla.); Sarah Walsh (Boise, Idaho); Tenley Warner (Nampa, Idaho); Elsbeth Warren (Caldwell, Idaho); Emma Warth (Nampa, Idaho); Breanne Wasnea (Meridian, Idaho); Kayla Watson (Montrose, Calif.); Mia Watson (Meridian, Idaho); Kathryn Watts (Hayden, Idaho); Sage Way (Meridian, Idaho); Madeline Weatherford (Meridian, Idaho); Davis Weber (Star, Idaho); Aaron Weeks (Hendersonville, Tenn.); Bryan Weeks (Boise, Idaho); Tugg Wellsandt (Coeur D’Alene, Idaho); Calli Werley (Meridian, Idaho); Sara West (Mead, Wash.); Attie Westbrook (Gillette, Wyo.); Clara White (Emmett, Idaho); Deborah White (Vernon Rockville, Conn.); Katelyn Whitmer (Boise, Idaho); Benjamin Widener (Boise, Idaho); Trisha Wiehl (Smith Center, Kan.); Luke Wikoff (Sandpoint, Idaho); Morgan Wilding (Redding, Calif.); Shannon Wilkins (Rigby, Idaho); Lyndie Wilks (Sandpoint, Idaho); Samuel Willcuts (Caldwell, Idaho); Ian Willey (Nampa, Idaho); Josiah Williams (Meridian, Idaho); Kilee Williams (Coeur D’Alene, Idaho); Jeanine Williamson (Nampa, Idaho); Delanie Williamson (Caldwell, Idaho); Maddux Willoughby (Lake Oswego, Ore.); Elizabeth Wilson (Twin Falls, Idaho); Sarah Wilson (Meridian, Idaho); Lisa Winans (Middleton, Idaho); Margaret Woodbury (Victor, Idaho); Amanda Woolley (Camarillo, Calif.); Jonathon Wren (North Bend, Wash.); Felicia Wright (Star, Idaho); Camila Yabuki (Odivelas, Portugal); Sharon Yaniv-Lurya (Eagle, Idaho); Carter Yates (Arlington, Wash.); Madison York (Meridian, Idaho); Michael Yost (Longview, Wash.); Julia Zabandzhala (Everett, Wash.); John Zaklan (Caldwell, Idaho); Mario Zani (Gardner, Kan.); Nicole Zeltner (Boise, Idaho); David Zhuang (Boise, Idaho); Joelle Zillmer (Nampa, Idaho); Hannah Zimmer (Garden City, Idaho).

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Myers’ piece,��“Californians come to Idaho for many reasons.��Don’t��judge too quickly,”��was published in the��Idaho Statesman��on��February 20, 2026. The article grew out of a paper she wrote in her first-year English class and was developed with the support of��Dr. Julie Straight.��

In the op-ed, Myers��reflects on��her family’s experience leaving northern California after devastating wildfires and challenges readers to look beyond assumptions and take time to understand the personal stories that often shape major life decisions. Drawing from both personal experience and broader context, her writing offers a thoughtful perspective on a topic that continues to affect communities across the West.��

For N�鶹ԭ��, Myers’ publication is more than an individual achievement. It is a strong example of what can happen when students are encouraged to engage deeply with their coursework, develop their��voices��and contribute meaningfully to public conversation. It also reflects the value of faculty mentorship and the ways professors help students grow as writers,��thinkers��and communicators.��

Having a first-year student published in a major regional news outlet is a significant accomplishment. It speaks not only to Myers’ talent and insight but also to the��opportunities��students at N�鶹ԭ����have to��turn classroom work into writing that reaches a wider audience.����

You can read Sadie Myers’ full op-ed in the��Idaho Statesman��.��

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Blanco, a sophomore English Education major, presented a paper titled “Life in the Ring,” examining Jesmyn Ward’s novel Salvage the Bones. She originally wrote it for the American Novel course taught by Dr. Darrin Grinder, who also coached the paper’s development from class assignment to conference presentation.��

Opportunities like Writing Matters allow students to share their ideas in a scholarly setting while engaging in meaningful dialogue with peers and faculty from other institutions. Each student presenter��participates��in a session designed to encourage thoughtful discussion and close attention to each piece of work.��

Dr. Julie Straight, professor of English at N�鶹ԭ��,��accompanied��Blanco to the conference and��participated��in the Favorite Poem Project reading, a��portion��of the event that invites participants to share and celebrate poems that have been meaningful in their lives.��

N�鶹ԭ��’s participation in the conference was made possible through a generous donation from retired Nazarene pastor and hospice chaplain Robert Dawley (’74). The gift honors the memory of his wife, Doris Foronda Dawley (’71), an NNC English major originally from Bolivia.��

Doris Dawley devoted her life to education. After teaching junior high in Nampa, she and her husband moved to New York, where she earned a master’s degree in bilingual education from New York University. She went on to teach elementary school in Freeport, New York until her retirement.��

Through the Dawley family’s generosity, N�鶹ԭ�� students continue to have opportunities to present their work, connect with fellow writers and celebrate the written word,��an enduring legacy that reflects Doris Dawley’s lifelong love of education and language.��

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Beginning August 2026, N�鶹ԭ�� will offer four new 92-credit online degrees: Organizational Leadership, Sport Management, Social��Work��and Business Administration. The Business Administration program is already live and enrolling new cohorts every eight weeks. These programs were created in response to growing demand for flexible education that allows adults to continue working while making meaningful progress toward a degree.��

“At N�鶹ԭ��, we recognize that higher education is changing and adult learners are leading that change,” said N�鶹ԭ�� President Mark DeMichael. “We are one of��very��few universities that have intentionally pursued this approach for adult learners. I am proud of our faculty and all who helped build these programs.��As we look toward the future, we must be responsive and bold in how we meet the needs of today’s students and support them as they advance in their careers and lives.”��

N�鶹ԭ��’s��eCampus��programs were designed around the realities of adult life. Courses are fully online and asynchronous, allowing students to complete coursework on their own schedule. Classes run in accelerated eight-week sessions so students can move forward consistently without pausing their careers.��

Students��will��typically spend��18��to��22��hours per week on each course.��Depending on transfer credits, many can complete their degree in��two��years or less.��The programs are designed with flexibility in mind, with six start dates each year so students can begin when the time is right for them while balancing work,��family��and school.��

Each��eCampus��program was built with��input from industry leaders and employer partners. The curriculum emphasizes��career-aligned��skills��that students can apply��immediately��in their current roles.��

N�鶹ԭ�� also partners with employers to offer tuition��assistance��benefits, helping reduce financial barriers and support career growth. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to strengthening Idaho’s workforce and expanding��opportunity��for adult learners.��

“Our��eCampus��programs were intentionally designed for the reality of adult life,” said Dr. Christa Sandidge, Associate Vice President of N�鶹ԭ��’s��eCampus. “We know our students are balancing significant responsibilities. These programs provide the flexibility and academic quality they need to move forward with confidence.”��

The launch of��eCampus��reflects N�鶹ԭ��’s broader commitment to serving students at every stage of life. With a streamlined 92-credit structure and transfer-friendly policies, the University is helping adult learners complete their degrees more efficiently and at a lower overall cost than many traditional pathways.��

As demand for flexible learning continues to grow, N�鶹ԭ��’s��eCampus��expands the University’s reach while staying grounded in its Christ-centered mission and commitment to personal formation.��

For more information, visit nnu.edu/ecampus or contact ecampusinfo@nnu.edu.

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The most recent award comes from the National Science Foundation in support of a multi-institutional research proposal titled “Good Fire: Enhance Spatial and Temporal Efficacy of Prescribed Fire and Managed Wildfire Use.” The $4 million collaborative grant includes more than $150,000 in direct funding to N�鶹ԭ�� over the next three years, along with additional funding to partner institutions that will support collaborative efforts benefiting N�鶹ԭ��’s Computer Science program.

The project brings together researchers from Northwest Nazarene University, Boise State University, the University of New Mexico and the University of Oklahoma. The research focuses on improving the effectiveness of prescribed fire and managed wildfire use by enhancing the spatial and temporal precision of fire management practices—critical work in the face of increasing wildfire frequency and intensity across the western United States. By collaborating alongside a Carnegie R2 research institution and two R1 flagship universities, N�鶹ԭ�� continues to demonstrate that a regional university can lead and contribute meaningfully within nationally recognized research partnerships.

This NSF award follows recent increases in N�鶹ԭ��’s existing funding through the U.S. Forest Service in support of its collaboration with the USFS Fuels Academy. That funding now totals approximately $350,000 over the next two years as part of a five-year sole-source agreement. Combined with the NSF award, N�鶹ԭ��’s currently awarded wildfire research funding exceeds $500,000. The U.S. Forest Service has also expressed interest in expanding both funding and interdisciplinary collaboration across additional departments at N�鶹ԭ��.

Through these efforts, N�鶹ԭ�� Computer Science faculty and students are providing advanced “pyroecoinformatics” support: applying data science, modeling and computational tools to improve fire management training and decision-making. This growing collaboration positions N�鶹ԭ�� at the forefront of applied wildfire science research in partnership with federal agencies and regional universities.

Looking ahead, the University is preparing budgets for an additional collaboration through its Forest Service partnership. Existing funding collaborators already include Education, with faculty and students contributing meaningfully to the project’straining and outreach components. Future collaboration may also involve Ecology, Visual Arts and Communications, including potential work with English faculty to support user documentation and communication tools developed by Computer Science students. This expansion reflects a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.

“Wildland fire management is one of the most complex and urgent difficulties facing our region,” said Dr. Dale Hamilton, professor of Computer Science at Northwest Nazarene University. “Through our work in pyroecoinformatics, we’re helping bring together data science, modeling and field application to support better decision-making in prescribed fire and managed wildfire use. What makes this especially meaningful is that our students are actively engaged in this research. They’re not just learning theory, they’re contributing to real solutions that support the U.S. Forest Service and communities across the West.”

Dr. Mark DeMichael, president of Northwest Nazarene University, noted that the work reflects N�鶹ԭ��’s commitment to scholarship that serves communities and strengthens partnerships.

“This kind of work reflects who we are at N�鶹ԭ��,” said Dr. Mark DeMichael, president of Northwest Nazarene University. “We are committed to scholarship that prepares students to lead with both excellence and character. Our collaboration with the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Forest Service demonstrates what can happen when faith, intellectual rigor and community partnership come together. It is research that matters deeply; to our students, to our region and to the future stewardship of our world.”

Together, these awards represent not only significant external validation of N�鶹ԭ��’s research capacity but also expanded opportunities for students to engage in high-impact, real-world research that benefits regional communities and national partners.

For more information about N�鶹ԭ��’s Computer Science program and research initiatives, visit .

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The awards include a nearly $10 million Nazarene Collaboration Grant that brings together Northwest Nazarene Divinity School, Nazarene Theological Seminary and six sister Nazarene universities across the United States, as well as a second $1.25 million grant that will expand and enhance N�鶹ԭ��’s two-year ministry residency program. This grant seeks to establish the Flourishing Pastor’s Network, along with Grand Canyon University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Made to Flourish and other institutions. Together, the grants represent a significant investment in collaborative approaches to pastoral education that integrate academic rigor with practical ministry experience in local churches.

“We are humbled and so grateful to receive these two grants from the Lilly Foundation,” said Dr. Brent Peterson, Ph.D., dean of the College of Theology and Christian Ministries at Northwest Nazarene University. “These grants are all about collaboration and recognizing that we are stronger together. We are thrilled with our Nazarene Collaboration Lilly Grant of nearly $10 million, which will unite our Northwest Nazarene Divinity School with Nazarene Theological Seminary and partner with our sister Nazarene universities across the country.”

The Nazarene Collaboration Grant creates a new framework for shared theological education among participating institutions, including MidAmerica Nazarene University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Olivet Nazarene University, Point Loma Nazarene University, Southern Nazarene University and Trevecca Nazarene University. The partnership is designed to draw upon theological and pastoral leaders across the United States while strengthening the connection between graduate theological education and the life of local congregations.

“We truly believe this work reflects God’s promise in Isaiah 43:19, that He is doing something new among us,” said N�鶹ԭ�� President Mark DeMichael. “Bringing together N�鶹ԭ��’s Northwest Nazarene Divinity School, Nazarene Theological Seminary and our sister Nazarene universities will allow us to strengthen the preparation of future pastors in new and meaningful ways. These awards reflect the power of partnership, and I am deeply grateful for the leadership and vision that made this possible.”

In addition to the collaborative grant, N�鶹ԭ�� received a $1.25 million Lilly Endowment grant in partnership with Grand Canyon University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Made to Flourish and other institutions. For N�鶹ԭ��, this funding will support the growth and enhancement of its two-year ministry residency program, which places graduate theology students in strategic local churches for immersive ministry experience, mentoring and leadership development.

“This residency program provides broad exposure to local church ministry while helping students develop and refine key pastoral skills and sensibilities,” Peterson said. “It is our hope that this program will be utilized within the broader Nazarene graduate theological collaboration and expanded across the United States and beyond. We believe deeply in partnering with local churches and pastors as they participate in the formation of pastors in their early ministry journeys. To God be the glory for the great things He has done! We are excited for the Spirit’s blessings and to see how these resources can be used by God for the further in-breaking of God’s kingdom.”

The Lilly Endowment grants are part of a broader national effort to strengthen theological education and support pathways that prepare pastors for long-term, effective ministry. Through these initiatives, N�鶹ԭ�� and its partners seek to foster sustainable models of pastoral formation that are deeply connected to both academic study and the lived realities of church leadership.

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Dr. DeMichael was elected president by the N�鶹ԭ�� Board of Trustees on March 7, 2025, following a nationwide search. He officially began his presidency in July and was introduced to the campus community during a special Community Chapel service and press conference held earlier in the spring.

With more than 25 years of experience in higher education, Dr. DeMichael brings a deep commitment to faith-centered leadership and student transformation. Before coming to N�鶹ԭ��, he served as Vice President of Student Development and Athletics at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he oversaw student life, retention and athletic programs. He previously taught and coached baseball at Eastern Nazarene College, his alma mater. Dr. DeMichael holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of the Cumberlands, an M.Ed. in Physical Education from Azusa Pacific University and a BS in Physical Education from Eastern Nazarene College.

Known for his relational and authentic leadership, Dr. DeMichael has consistently emphasized humility, collaboration and a bold commitment to N�鶹ԭ��’s mission of transforming lives through Christ-centered education. He has expressed a strong desire to partner with faculty, staff, students and the broader Church of the Nazarene community across the Northwest Field in shaping N�鶹ԭ��’s story.

“God is moving in special ways at N�鶹ԭ��,” said Dr. DeMichael. “My prayer and priority is that N�鶹ԭ�� will continue to be a place where student’s lives are transformed and their walk with the Lord is strengthened, all while receiving an exceptional education.”

The inauguration ceremony featured greetings and prayers from University leadership, faculty, staff, students, alumni and representatives of the Church of the Nazarene. The program’s theme was evident in the tone of worship, the messages of service and faith and the shared vision for N�鶹ԭ��’s future.

“The Board of Trustees could not be more confident in Dr. DeMichael’s leadership,” said Mike Zahare, Board Chair. “His character, vision and love for students embody the heart of N�鶹ԭ��. We believe God has called him ‘for such a time as this’ to guide the University into its next season of growth and mission impact.”

Under Dr. DeMichael’s leadership, N�鶹ԭ�� aims to strengthen its commitment to Christ-centered education, deepen partnerships with churches and communities and continue expanding opportunities for academic and spiritual growth. His vision reflects a balance of humility and boldness that aligns deeply with N�鶹ԭ��’s enduring mission to prepare students to become God’s creative and redemptive agents in the world.

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The N�鶹ԭ�� payload featured an ejector and robotic arm designed to track and capture objects in space. The experiment, developed over months of design, testing and assembly, provided students with the rare opportunity to apply classroom learning to a real-world aerospace challenge in partnership with NASA engineers.��

“Opportunities like this are transformational for our students,” said Dan Lawrence, Professor of Physics and Engineering and ABET Program Director. “They’re not just studying engineering—they’re practicing it at the highest level. From concept to launch, our students worked through the same rigorous process that professional aerospace engineers use, and they did it with excellence.”��

Through RockSat-X, students were involved in every stage of the mission: designing the experiment, preparing it for spaceflight, integrating it into the rocket and analyzing post-flight data. The launch reached an altitude of approximately 90 miles, providing valuable microgravity time for testing the payload.��

“This is exactly the kind of experience that prepares our graduates to innovate in their careers from day one,” Lawrence added. “It’s also a reminder that big ideas can come from a small university in Idaho—and make an impact on a national stage.”��

The RockSat-X program is a collaboration between NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility and universities across the nation, designed to give students a comprehensive, hands-on spaceflight experience.��

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College of Arts & Humanities��

Alison Graham Larson, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice��

Alison Graham Larson earned her BA in Political Science from Northwest Nazarene University and her J.D. from the University of Utah. She has extensive experience in law, public service and advocacy, with her career spanning legal practice and teaching. Alison’s inspiration for higher education began during her undergraduate years at N�鶹ԭ��, where the seeds of her interest in justice and civil rights were planted. Two years ago, she returned to N�鶹ԭ�� as a faculty member, teaching Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, which further confirmed her desire to contribute to the field of criminal justice education. She is excited to continue shaping the criminal justice program at N�鶹ԭ��, offering students both legal expertise and a passion for justice. Outside of work, Alison enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews and traveling with her husband, Mike.��

Adam Petersen, Assistant Professor of History��

Adam Petersen earned his Ph.D. in History from Marquette University, where his research and teaching focused on American history, cultural identity and historical memory. His academic journey also includes graduate and undergraduate study in history, equipping him with both depth and breadth in the field. Adam has presented at conferences and published work exploring how history shapes contemporary society. He was inspired to pursue higher education because of his belief that history provides critical context for understanding the present and cultivating thoughtful citizens. At N�鶹ԭ��, Adam is most excited to guide students in engaging with history not only as an academic discipline but also as a way of shaping their own perspectives and calling. Outside of the classroom, he enjoys reading, outdoor adventures and spending time with family.��

College of Behavioral & Social Sciences��

Rebekah Ponsford-Hall, Associate Professor of Psychology��

Rebekah Ponsford-Hall earned her Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and has spent many years teaching as an adjunct professor, including time at N�鶹ԭ��. She and her husband Jeff also run a private practice, where they work with individuals and families in counseling and therapy. Her love for students and teaching has fueled her career in higher education, and she values the opportunity to combine flexibility in her professional life with meaningful classroom engagement. Rebekah is especially excited to help launch and grow N�鶹ԭ��’s psychology program, preparing students for impactful careers in mental health. She brings both academic knowledge and real-world experience that deeply enriches her teaching. Outside of the classroom, Rebekah enjoys art, dance, reading and writing.��

Roxanne Printz, Program Director of Social Work, Associate Professor��

Roxanne Printz earned her MSW and brings extensive experience in both micro and macro-level social work, spanning public and private settings. She has worked with individuals, families and organizations to address a wide range of social issues, with a focus on empowering people and building strong communities. Roxanne was inspired to pursue higher education because of her belief in the transformative power of education to launch solid professionals who can make a difference in the world. Drawn to N�鶹ԭ��’s Christian environment, she is excited to direct and grow the social work program while mentoring students to integrate faith, service and professional practice. Outside of her academic work, Roxanne enjoys working on house projects and spending time with her husband.��

College of Natural & Applied Sciences��

JJ Bowerman, Assistant Professor of Mathematics��

JJ Bowerman earned her BS in Secondary Education with a Math Emphasis and has spent the last several years teaching at both the high school and college level. Her experience includes four years teaching high school mathematics and one year as an adjunct faculty member at N�鶹ԭ��, where she discovered a deep passion for working with college students. JJ was inspired to pursue higher education because of the unique way mathematics blends logic and creativity, offering students both challenge and discovery. Drawn to N�鶹ԭ��’s welcoming community, she is excited to help students grow in confidence and ability while fostering a love for problem-solving. Outside the classroom, JJ enjoys playing board games and volleyball.��

College of Nursing��

Phyllis Morris, Associate Professor of Nursing��

Phyllis Morris earned her MSN and BSN, in addition to her RN, and has extensive professional experience in clinical nursing and nursing education. Her work has spanned multiple areas of healthcare, equipping her with both breadth of practice and a passion for patient-centered care. Phyllis was inspired to pursue higher education because of her desire to invest in the next generation of nurses, ensuring they enter the profession with both skill and compassion. At N�鶹ԭ��, she is most excited to join a Christ-centered community where she can mentor and support students in becoming not only excellent practitioners but also leaders of integrity. In her spare time, Phyllis enjoys reading, walking, gardening and spending time outdoors.��

Samantha Phillips, Assistant Professor of Nursing��

Samantha Phillips earned her MSN, BSN and RN, and brings significant experience as a nurse and educator. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, providing direct patient care while also equipping students in classroom and clinical environments. Samantha’s inspiration to pursue higher education stems from her love of teaching and her desire to prepare students to serve others with both knowledge and compassion. Drawn to N�鶹ԭ��’s mission and values, she is excited to encourage and mentor nursing students as they grow academically, professionally and spiritually. Beyond her work, Samantha enjoys outdoor recreation, creative projects and time spent with friends and family.��

Bryana Smith, Program Director of FNP and Associate Professor of Nursing��

Bryana Smith earned her DNP, MSN, FNP-C, BSN and RN credentials, bringing a strong foundation in nursing practice and leadership. She has extensive experience in hands-on primary care, particularly in pediatrics and family health, where she has worked closely with patients and families to provide holistic care. Her decision to pursue higher education stems from her belief that education opens doors and transforms lives, especially in the nursing profession where the impact extends far beyond the classroom. Bryana was drawn to N�鶹ԭ�� because of its alignment with her deepest passions—faith, education and service. She is most excited about equipping future nurse practitioners with the knowledge, skills and values to provide compassionate, effective care. In her free time, Bryana enjoys reading, traveling, and exploring new places through books and adventures alike.��

N�鶹ԭ�� is excited to welcome each of these individuals as they join a committed group of faculty and staff members dedicated to investing in the academic, spiritual and social growth of N�鶹ԭ�� students.��

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N�鶹ԭ�� has been recognized once again as a College of Distinction for 2025–2026, earning national honors in multiple categories: Idaho, Christian, Business, Education, Engineering, Nursing and Career Development. These distinctions affirm N�鶹ԭ��’s deep commitment to academic excellence, mentorship and real-world student outcomes.

N�鶹ԭ�� offers more than 80 areas of undergraduate study and a growing portfolio of graduate programs, within a supportive, Christ-centered community. Students benefit from small class sizes, individualized faculty attention and hands-on learning that’s woven throughout every major—from internships and clinicals to undergraduate research and student-led projects.

N�鶹ԭ��’s dedication to student success extends well beyond the classroom. The University was also named a top school for Career Development—a distinction given to institutions that go above and beyond in preparing students for life after graduation. At N�鶹ԭ��, career support includes required internships or practicums in nearly every program, personalized advising, resume and job search coaching, graduate school preparation and alumni networking.

N�鶹ԭ�� students graduate equipped with practical experience, grounded values and the confidence to pursue meaningful careers. The University’s integrated approach to career development helps students identify their strengths, clarify their calling and step boldly into life after college.

That confidence is backed by decades of exceptional outcomes: N�鶹ԭ�� graduates exceed national averages in median earnings six years after graduation and alumni can be found in high-demand fields across the globe, working for organizations like Boeing, Pixar, Adobe, NASA, Micron and major school districts and hospitals throughout the Northwest.

Each of the College of Distinction academic program honors reflects N�鶹ԭ��’s continued excellence in fields that directly impact communities and industries:

• Business: N�鶹ԭ�� ranks in the top 10% nationally on ETS business exams, preparing graduates with leadership skills rooted in ethics and service.
• Education: One of only 79 programs nationwide—and the only in Idaho—to earn an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality for math teacher preparation.
• Engineering: Students gain early, hands-on experience through lab-based courses and internships with top-tier regional and national employers.
• Nursing: The program is known for clinical excellence, high NCLEX pass rates and a reputation for compassionate, whole-person care.

The Colleges of Distinction designation recognizes institutions that go beyond rankings to deliver high-impact, student-centered education. Selections are based on performance in four key areas: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant community and successful outcomes.

Rather than focusing solely on test scores and reputation, Colleges of Distinction honors schools that intentionally design experiences to foster academic rigor, spiritual formation, leadership development and career readiness.

Earning recognition across so many categories highlights the depth of N�鶹ԭ��’s commitment to students and the outcomes that follow. Whether studying engineering or education, nursing or business, students at N�鶹ԭ�� aren’t just earning a degree—they’re gaining the tools to lead lives of purpose and impact.

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