News Archives - Northwest Nazarene University

N�鶹ԭ�� NAMES GEORGE ZICKEFOOSE AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2026 L.E. WESCHE OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD

Apr 23, 2026

George L. Zickefoose, Ed.D., veteran educator and current principal of Warhawk Elementary School in the Vallivue School District, has been named this year’s L.E. Wesche Outstanding Educator. The award was presented at a private reception on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. ...

Northwest Nazarene University Presents “Great Music of Our Faith”

Apr 8, 2026

The Northwest Nazarene University Music Department invites the community to a special culminating concert, “Great Music of Our Faith,” on Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Brandt Center on the N�鶹ԭ�� campus. This reimagined annual event (formerly Great Hymns of Our...

DEAN’S LIST AND PRESIDENT’S LIST ANNOUNCED FOR THE FALL 2025 SEMESTER

Mar 18, 2026

Northwest Nazarene University’s Office of Academic Affairs is proud to announce that 416 undergraduate students and 235 graduate students have been named to the Dean’s List and 172 undergraduate students were named to the President’s List for the Fall 2025 semester....

N�鶹ԭ�� HOSTS JAZZ FESTIVAL CULMINATING CONCERT FEATURING GUEST ARTISTS AND THE BOISE MODERN JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Mar 17, 2026

The music department at Northwest Nazarene University will present the culminating concert of its annual jazz festival on Friday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Brandt Center on the N�鶹ԭ�� campus. The concert will feature the N�鶹ԭ�� Jazz Band alongside the Boise Modern Jazz...

Northwest Nazarene University Launches New eCampus Programs for Today’s Adult Learners

Mar 12, 2026

Northwest Nazarene University (N�鶹ԭ��) announced the launch of its new eCampus degree offerings, a fully online and accelerated set of bachelor’s programs designed specifically for adult learners and working professionals. Beginning August 2026, N�鶹ԭ�� will offer four new...

Northwest Nazarene University Recognized Among Best Business Colleges in Idaho by Research.com

Mar 9, 2026

Northwest Nazarene University has been recognized among the Best Business Colleges in Idaho for 2026 by Research.com and received the Best Online Business Programs in Idaho Award. The recognition highlights institutions that demonstrate strong academic quality,...

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY NAMES REV. DR. NATHAN ROSKAM AS UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN

Feb 17, 2026

Northwest Nazarene University has announced the appointment of Rev. Dr. Nathan Roskam as its new University Chaplain. Roskam will begin his role in March 2026. A two-time graduate of Northwest Nazarene University, Roskam earned his Bachelor of Arts in Public...

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY AWARDED $11.25 MILLION IN LILLY ENDOWMENT GRANTS

Dec 22, 2025

Northwest Nazarene University has been awarded two grants totaling $11.25 million from Lilly Endowment Inc. to strengthen the preparation, formation and support of future pastors through expanded collaboration, theological education and ministry-based training. The...

N�鶹ԭ�� PRESENTS ITS AN�鶹ԭ��AL NOEL CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Nov 10, 2025

Northwest Nazarene University’s Department of Music will usher in the Christmas season with their annual music production of NOEL Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 7 at 3:00 p.m. in the Brandt Center’s Swayne Auditorium. “N�鶹ԭ��’s annual NOEL concert...

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY HONORS DUANE AND LORI STUECKLE WITH THE 2025 EUGENE EMERSON AWARD 

Oct 20, 2025

On October 16, 2025, Northwest Nazarene University (N�鶹ԭ��) honored Duane and Lori Stueckle with the 2025 Eugene Emerson Award, one of the University’s most prestigious recognitions. More than 500 community business leaders from throughout the Boise Valley, along with...

N�鶹ԭ�� CELEBRATES INAUGURATION OF DR. MARK DEMICHAEL AS 14TH PRESIDENT

Oct 13, 2025

Northwest Nazarene University (N�鶹ԭ��) celebrated the inauguration of Dr. Mark DeMichael as its 14th president on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Centered around the theme, “Humble in Heart, Bold in Mission,” the ceremony marked the formal beginning of his presidency and a...

N�鶹ԭ�� NAMED 2025-26 COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND CAREER PREPARATION

Jun 25, 2025

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...

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