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But if you don’t? You’re not behind. You’re just a normal senior getting ready to graduate from high school.

Here’s the part people don’t always talk about: deciding where to go to college doesn’t magically make everything feel settled. In fact, it can open up a whole new set of emotions.

As graduation approaches, you might be feeling completely unmotivated. That’s real! After months (or years) of working toward graduation, it might be hard to care about one more assignment or test. Give yourself some grace; but also remember, finishing strong isn’t about perfection. And it’s not about giving up. It’s about finishing well.

At the same time, there’s often this quiet question in the background: “Did I choose the right college?” Even if you love the school you picked, it’s normal to wonder. When friends choose different paths, or people start offering opinions you didn’t ask for, doubt can creep in. Just know that there isn’t one perfect choice; there are a lot of good ones. You chose a place for a reason, and that reason still matters.

Then there’s the bigger feeling you might not have words for yet: the unknown.

College will mean new routines, new people and probably a level of independence you haven’t experienced before. That’s exciting, but it can also be intimidating. Questions like “Will I find my people?” “Will I fit in?” “Will I be able to handle it?” don’t make you unprepared. They mean you understand that this next step actually matters.

And while all of that is going on internally, life around you is shifting too.

Friend groups are changing. People are making plans that don’t always include everyone. There’s this pressure to soak up every “last” moment, last game, last hangout, last late-night drive, and somehow make it all meaningful. But trying to force every “last” moment to be unforgettable can make it feel… heavy.

Here’s the truth: not every moment has to be perfect to matter. Some of the most meaningful parts of this season are the simple, ordinary ones.

If you’re feeling a mix of excitement, doubt, nostalgia and burnout all at once, that’s not something to fix. It’s something to recognize. You’re in the middle of a transition, and transitions are rarely clean or easy.

At Northwest Nazarene University, we see this season for what it is. It’s not just about getting you to move-in day, it’s about helping you walk through everything that comes before it, too. That’s part of what we mean when we say we do college different.

We’re not expecting you to show up in the fall with everything figured out. We’re ready to meet you where you are—questions, uncertainty, excitement and all—and help you take the next step forward with confidence.

So if this season feels a little messy, a little emotional or a little unclear… you’re doing it right.

You’re not behind. You’re just on the way.

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But what if this summer is actually the perfect time to start?

While fall has traditionally been viewed as the “back-to-school” season, more adult learners are discovering that summer offers unique advantages when it comes to starting a graduate program. From lighter schedules to faster momentum, beginning your degree during the summer months can help make the transition back into school feel more manageable and more rewarding.

A Natural Time for a Fresh Start

Summer often creates a small but meaningful shift in routine. Work schedules may slow down slightly, kids are out of school and many people naturally start thinking about personal goals and what’s next.

This makes summer an ideal time to begin building new habits before the busier fall season arrives.

Instead of jumping into a full course load during one of the busiest times of the year, summer classes can provide a smoother transition back into academic life. For adults who haven’t been in school for a while, that adjustment period matters.

Starting in the summer can help you ease into coursework, learn the online systems, connect with professors and regain confidence as a student.

You May Finish Sooner Than You Think

One of the biggest benefits of starting in the summer? Momentum.

Beginning your program a semester earlier could help you complete your degree sooner, which means you may be able to apply your new skills, qualify for promotions or pursue new opportunities earlier than expected.

For working professionals, that extra momentum can make a real difference.

Whether you’re pursuing a graduate degree to advance in your current field, transition into leadership or explore a completely new career path, getting started now helps move those goals from “someday” to an actual plan.

Summer Can Offer More Flexibility

Adult learners like you need flexibility. That’s especially true for students balancing full-time work, parenting or community commitments.

Many graduate programs designed for working adults offer online or hybrid options that fit more naturally into busy schedules. Summer courses are often structured to be focused, flexible and accessible for professionals who need education to work alongside real life, not compete with it. That’s part of what we mean when we say, We Do College Different.

At Northwest Nazarene University, we understand that graduate students aren’t traditional college students juggling dorm life and meal plans. They’re professionals, parents, caregivers and leaders trying to build a better future while managing today’s responsibilities.

Graduate education should challenge you, but it should also support you.

Smaller Steps Still Move You Forward

A lot of adults assume they need to have everything figured out before starting grad school:

• The perfect timing
• The perfect schedule
• The perfect multi-year plan

But often, the hardest part is simply taking the first step.

Starting in the summer allows you to make progress without feeling like you have to overhaul your entire life overnight. Even one course can build confidence, create momentum and remind you that your goals are still within reach.

And once you start, it’s easier to keep going.

Ready to Explore What’s Next?

If graduate school has been on your mind, summer may be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. A flexible, supportive program can help you continue working while investing in your future, and you don’t have to figure it all out alone.

At N�鶹ԭ��, we’re here to help you explore programs, answer questions and find a path that fits your life and goals.

Request more information today and see how Northwest Nazarene University can help you take the next step on your schedule.

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Northwest Nazarene University’s undergraduate and graduate elementary education programs have earned A+ ratings from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare their future teachers to teach reading using research-based instructional practices.

The recognition comes as part of NCTQ’s 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation, which evaluates elementary teacher preparation programs across the country on their alignment with the science of reading.

N�鶹ԭ�� received the highest possible rating for both programs reviewed:

• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education — A+
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary Education — A+

The report recognizes programs that provide comprehensive instruction in all five components of scientifically based reading instruction: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. To earn an A+ rating, programs must demonstrate exceptional alignment with reading research and avoid instructional practices that are unsupported by evidence.

“We are honored to receive this national recognition from the National Council on Teacher Quality. At Northwest Nazarene University, we believe that great teachers change lives, and that begins with exceptional preparation,” said President Mark DeMichael. “This A+ rating reflects the dedication of our faculty, the strength of our programs and our commitment to equipping educators who are prepared to help every student thrive. We are especially grateful for the leadership of Professor Whitney Ward, whose passion for literacy and commitment to evidence-based reading instruction have helped position N�鶹ԭ�� as a leader in teacher preparation. This recognition affirms our mission of preparing educators who will serve with excellence, compassion and purpose in classrooms across Idaho and beyond.”

“N�鶹ԭ�� is deeply honored to receive national recognition for our literacy programs,” said Lisa Amundson, Professor of Education and Interim Dean of the College of Education. “Strong reading instruction begins with well-prepared teachers, and this A+ rating reflects our faculty’s deep commitment to preparing educators ready to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives. We are particularly proud of Professor Whitney Ward and her leadership in our literacy programs. She has led the way in ensuring our programs are grounded in high-quality, research-based reading instruction and that our teacher candidates are prepared to help all students become strong readers.”

The recognition reflects years of intentional work within N�鶹ԭ��’s College of Education to ensure future educators are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to teach reading effectively. According to NCTQ, earning an A+ rating is rare and represents one of the highest distinctions a teacher preparation program can receive.

Professor Whitney Ward, N�鶹ԭ��’s Literacy Coordinator, played a significant role in the achievement. In addition to leading literacy efforts within N�鶹ԭ��’s teacher preparation programs, Ward is recognized across Idaho for her advocacy and leadership in literacy education.

“At N�鶹ԭ��, we teach literacy through a biblical perspective,” said Ward. “When we consider the impact of illiteracy on individuals, families and communities, teaching children to read becomes a way we can serve the least of these. We also believe that teaching children to read equips them with the tools to read scripture for themselves, making literacy an important part of building God’s Kingdom. Our teacher candidates are passionate about teaching and reading, and that passion is evident in their field experiences, student teaching and professional practice after graduation.

“N�鶹ԭ�� actively participates in the Idaho Higher Education Literacy Partnership, a group of literacy professors from across the state who are deeply committed to improving literacy outcomes in Idaho. Together, we have worked diligently to strengthen our programs, equip future teachers and support statewide literacy initiatives. The growth reflected in NCTQ’s latest report is encouraging, and ultimately, it is great news for Idaho’s children.”

NCTQ’s evaluation process included a detailed review of course syllabi, assignments, assessments, instructional materials and opportunities for teacher candidates to practice literacy instruction. Programs were assessed on how thoroughly they prepare future elementary teachers to teach reading using methods supported by decades of scientific research.

“Every child deserves a teacher who has been well prepared to teach reading, and every teacher deserves the opportunity to enter the classroom ready to help students succeed,” said Heather Peske, President of NCTQ. “Across the country, many teacher preparation programs still do not fully align with the science of reading, but Northwest Nazarene University is demonstrating what strong preparation can look like.”

The National Council on Teacher Quality is a nonpartisan research and policy organization dedicated to ensuring every child has access to effective teachers. Its Teacher Prep Review evaluates teacher preparation programs across the nation and identifies institutions that demonstrate excellence in preparing future educators.

This recognition affirms N�鶹ԭ��’s ongoing commitment to preparing highly qualified educators who are equipped to serve students, schools and communities throughout Idaho and beyond.

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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 three foreign countries.

Brianna Abo (Boise, Idaho); Elizabeth Abshire (Fortuna, Calif.); Maria Acosta (Lima, Peru); Ava Adamson (Nampa, Idaho); Alise Adkins (Anchorage, Alaska); Ian Agrigoroae (Meridian, Idaho); Kaitlyn Alberts (Nampa, Idaho); Liberty Alzaga (Eagle, Idaho); Morley Anstine (Eagle, Idaho); Estrella Armas Villa (Caldwell, Idaho); Alexandra Asay (Boise, Idaho); Tori Bailes (Nampa, Idaho); Kary Banos (Boise, Idaho); Opal Barker (Bellingham, Wash.); Alexandra Barrass (Nampa, Idaho); Ella Bartlett (Sisters, Ore.); Keana Bell (Las Vegas, Nev.); Caleb Benedick (Ridgefield, Wash.); Evan Bennett (Hamilton, Mont.); Silas Bissonnette (Chehalis, Wash.); Abbey Blancett (Nampa, Idaho); Kiara Blanco (Parma, Idaho); Alyssa Blum (Pullman, Wash.); Jaden Booker (West Richland, Wash.); Jacob Bryant (Olathe, Kan.); Conner Buckner (Howell, Mich.); Kendall Clark (Melba, Idaho); Caitlyn Cook (Filer, Idaho); Eleni Corson (Meridian, Idaho); Lailauni Cortes (Caldwell, Idaho); Ashlyn Creech (New Plymouth, Idaho); Jenna Davis (Apple Valley, Calif.); Natalie Davis (Nampa, Idaho); Adriana Decarvalho (Eagle, Idaho); Emma Dela Cruz (Boise, Idaho); Chloe Desgroseillier (Chelan Falls, Wash.); Angad Dharni (Brampton, Canada); Wade Duncan (Nampa, Idaho); Keira Dwinell (Reno, Nev.); Rylie Edlefsen (Blackfoot, Idaho); Nathaniel Edmonds (Newman Lake, Wash.); Noah Eichenbusch (Roseburg, Ore.); Elizabeth Ellis (Caldwell, Idaho); Riley Emerick (Medford, Ore.); Ellie Emerson (Star, Idaho); Olivia Erickson (Kuna, Idaho); Shelby Ferguson (Vancouver, Wash.); Cole Foster (Lake Tapps, Wash.); Gabriella Frankamp (Boise, Idaho); Megan Frankamp (Boise, Idaho); FrankiLynn Galloway (Grangeville, Idaho); Brooke Galvin (Gilbert, Ariz.); Natalie Garcia-Ramirez (Nampa, Idaho); Hannah Gerbitz (Meridian, Idaho); Yecenia Gonzalez-Martinez (Meridian, Idaho); Emma Goossens (Nampa, Idaho); Jordan Gram (Olympia, Wash.); Averie Green (Meridian, Idaho); Kayla Green (Meridian, Idaho); Henry Guske (Montrose, Calif.); Brooklyn Hallett (Boise, Idaho); Ruby Hansen (Kent, Wash.); Nicholas Hay (Aberdeen, Wash.); Jasmine Higgens (Boise, Idaho); Thomas High (Hartford City, Ind.); Abigail Holbrook (Boise, Idaho); Kyle Ireland (Kuna, Idaho); Amelie Jacobs (Vista, Calif.); Avery Jessen (Nampa, Idaho); Joella Jones (Anchorage, Alaska); Mitchell Jones (Caldwell, Idaho); Ainsley Jorgensen (Meridian, Idaho); Kristi Juarez (Ontario, Ore.); Isabella Keller (Middleton, Idaho); Kinsley Kemble (Nyssa, Ore.); Macie Kern (Boise, Idaho); Anna Kerr (Nampa, Idaho); Mara Kessinger (Lewiston, Idaho); Thor Kessinger (Lewiston, Idaho); Isabella Kimball (Edmonds, Wash.); Lily Kinloch (Yakima, Wash.); Bethany Knight (Nampa, Idaho); Halle Kuske (Poulsbo, Wash.); Joshua Lady (Nampa, Idaho); Isabel Lagerwall (Boise, Idaho); Madeline Lapp (Sherwood, Ore.); Katherine Larsen (Nampa, Idaho); Olivia Lee (Meridian, Idaho); Sophia Lord (Rexford, Mont.); Kelly Lynch (Bakersfield, Calif.); Addison Lynn (Mount Vernon, Wash.); Bren Lyon (Walla Walla, Wash.); Alisa Martin (Nampa, 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.); Jacob Miller (Vancouver, Wash.); Hannah Mogle (Klamath Falls, Ore.); Kayley Morrissey (Covington, Wash.); Eli Mounts (Spokane, Wash.); Sadie Myers (Caldwell, Idaho); Adam Nebeker (Caldwell, Idaho); Nessa Neveau (Pendleton, Ore.); Kalanie Newcomb (Lynden, Wash.); Finnley Olson (Nampa, Idaho); Jaidyn Osso (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho); Katia Oufan (Zagreb, Croatia); John Patron (Caldwell, Idaho); Alexis Peterson (Nampa, Idaho); Evelyn Punzel (Parma, Idaho); Rheanna Ralls (Meridian, Idaho); Brooklyn Ramirez (Jerome, Idaho); Noah Reynolds (Meridian, Idaho); Keziah Richardson (Medford, Ore.); Jakob Rochelle (Boise, Idaho); Lucy Rodes (Horseshoe Bend, Idaho); Addyson Roskam (Nampa, Idaho); Dylan Roslauski (Simi Valley, Calif.); Bethsaida Rotz (Nampa, Idaho); Elise Saindon (Caldwell, Idaho); Ethan Schmidt (Boise, Idaho); Abigail Shewmaker (Nampa, Idaho); Miranda Shingler (Eagle, Idaho); Samantha Simonson (Eagle, Idaho); Karlyn Six (Warren, Ore.); Miley Skeen (Prosser, Wash.); Misty Sloan (Middleton, Idaho); Kylie Smit (Monte Vista, Colo.); Kalia Smith (Nampa, Idaho); Samantha Stagen (Nampa, Idaho); Jayden Stamper (Meridian, Idaho); Alice Stapleton (Melba, Idaho); Matyson Steele (Meridian, Idaho); Emma Steiner (Nampa, Idaho); Jade Stewart (Battle Ground, Wash.); Ian Stockett (Nampa, Idaho); Ethan Thomas (Nampa, Idaho); Nichole Udink (Meridian, Idaho); Reagan Van Der Hoek (Ripon, Calif.); Crystal Van Sickle (Hamilton, Mont.); Shyann Vance (Siletz, Ore.); Matthew Vavold (Nampa, Idaho); Holly Walker (Nampa, Idaho); Lily Walsh (Genesee, Idaho); Ryan Ward (Nampa, Idaho); Tenley Warner (Nampa, Idaho); Abigail Warwick (Eagle, Idaho); Kayla Watson (Montrose, Calif.); Madeline Weatherford (Meridian, Idaho); Davis Weber (Star, Idaho); Andrea Wecker (Meridian, Idaho); Natalie Wetzel (Meridian, Idaho); Sarah Whitelock (Caldwell, Idaho); Benjamin Widener (Boise, Idaho); Holt Williams (Camas, Wash.); Jeremiah Wittwer (Nampa, Idaho); Catherine Woods (Draper, Utah); Amanda Woolley (Camarillo, Calif.); Carter Yates (Arlington, Wash.); Paige Ziemann (Meridian, Idaho); Ellyzbeth Zink (Boise, 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 twelve foreign countries.

Laura Acosta (Bend, Ore.); Asher Adamson (Nampa, Idaho); Daniel Aguila (Nampa, Idaho); Camila Aguilar (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Mirian Aguilar (Caldwell, Idaho); Danilo Aguilar (Olathe, Kan.); Carter Alberts (Cashmere, Wash.); Kyndyl Allen (Richfield, Idaho); Colton Altimus (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho); Trevor Ames (Meridian, Idaho); Marcial Ampuero (Victorville, Calif.); Alexis Amrein (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Ryland Amsden (Nampa, Idaho); Ashlynn Anderson (Nampa, Idaho); Grace Anderson (Liberty Lake, Wash.); Stephanie Andrew (Meridian, Idaho); Lydia Annes (Gaston, Ore.); Katelyn Appleby (Meridian, Idaho); Drew Arnold (Meridian, Idaho); Michael Arseneau (Sherwood, Ore.); Kay Dee Ashton (Caldwell, Idaho); Angela Atwell (Port Orange, Fla.); Olivia Auxier (Payette, Idaho); Grace Ayer (Spokane Valley, Wash.); Guinaiya Ayuyu Garcia (Yuba City, Calif.); Olivia Bailey (North Las Vegas, Nev.); Tyler Baker (Flint, Mich.); Kiersten Bangham (Meridian, Idaho); Kayla Baniaga (Boise, Idaho); Hunter Baron (Ridgefield, Wash.); Alex Barragan (Nampa, Idaho); Tayna Barreiro (Humacao, Puerto Rico); Audrey Bartlow (Nampa, Idaho); Alexzandra Bell (Meridian, Idaho); Charlene Bell (Middletown, Del.); Michelle Bell (Flint, Mich.); Cristina Benites (Caldwell, Idaho); Bridget Benn (Spokane, Wash.); Melissa Bennett (Nampa, Idaho); Lauryn Bergevin (Walla Walla, Wash.); Ethan Berninger (Littleton, Colo.); Ellissa Berreth (Boise, Idaho); Wade Bestwick (Olathe, Kan.); Samantha Beverly (Twin Falls, Idaho); Robert Bingham (Arimo, Idaho); Kaleb Bitsui (Farmington, N.M.); Kyle Blaser (Nampa, Idaho); Jordan Blenker (Nampa, Idaho); Grace Bohn (Nampa, Idaho); Isabella Bomben (Star, Idaho); McKenzie Bonner (Central Point, Ore.); Caleb Boschma (Nampa, Idaho); Rosemary Bowyer (Carey, Idaho); Amanda Bracke (Meridian, Idaho); Nathaneal Bradley (Nampa, Idaho); Jackson Bradshaw (Hermiston, Ore.); Timothy Bradshaw (Ridgefield, Wash.); Miranda Brammer (Twin Falls, Idaho); Raquel Bravo (Boise, Idaho); Josie Brence (Nampa, Idaho); John Brigowatz (Phoenix, Ariz.); Lelaina Brisson (Chugiak, Alaska); Letitia Brisson (Chugiak, Alaska); Diana Britton (Kuna, Idaho); Elijah Brockl (Boise, Idaho); Adam Brooks (Puyallup, Wash.); Donald Broussard (Denham Springs, La.); Isabella Brown (Star, Idaho); Madelyn Brown (Eagle, Idaho); Stryder Brown (Snohomish, Wash.); Gavin Brubaker (Lakewood, Wash.); Beaux Bruegman (Eugene, Ore.); Terrie Brune (Kimberly, Idaho); Annalise Buck (Medford, Ore.); Molly Buckingham (Star, Idaho); Timothy Buckles (Caldwell, Idaho); Marlee Buffham (Ridgefield, Wash.); Jose Jiro Bulanon (Nampa, Idaho); Emma Bumatay (Fresno, Calif.); Nathan Bunning (Meridian, Idaho); Christina Bunt (Kuna, Idaho); Corbin Burkett (Meridian, Idaho); Carson Burns (Bothell, Wash.); Joshua Butler (Nampa, Idaho); Naomi Butterfield (Nampa, Idaho); Eily Bynum (Nampa, Idaho); Dessa Byrd (Meridian, Idaho); Tammy Cain (Beaufort, Mo.); Karina Calderon (Caldwell, Idaho); Robert Camacho (Tucson, Ariz.); Valeria Campuzano (Nyssa, Ore.); Gabriel Canfield (Boise, Idaho); Mateo Cano (Nampa, Idaho); Jocelyn Cano (Pinehurst, Idaho); Brycen Cardwell (Eagle, Idaho); Maya Carlson (Anchorage, Alaska); Austin Carmack (Boise, Idaho); Kayla Carr (Puyallup, Wash.); Staci Carter (Kimberly, Idaho); Myalia Carver (Meridian, Idaho); Anna Casler (Mount Juliet, Tenn.); Dorian Cassen (Le Boulou, France); Lauren Caulfield (Eagle, Idaho); Caroline Caven (Eagle, Idaho); Gemma Chaplin (Nampa, Idaho); Cordell Chapman (North Baldwin, N.Y.); Jennifer Cheyney (Nampa, Idaho); Lynsey Chiala (Reno, Nev.); Julie Chrisman (Stanwood, Wash.); Cameron Christianson (Meridian, Idaho); Elizabeth Clark (Kuna, Idaho); Kristen Clark (Boise, Idaho); Robert Cockcroft (Boise, Idaho); Teresa Codling (Rigby, Idaho); Constance Coghill (Caldwell, Idaho); Madelyn Coles (Seal Beach, Calif.); Casey Collom (Nampa, Idaho); Lance Colvin (Vancouver, Wash.); Mauricio Constantino Ricaldi (Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico); Alexander Cook (Caldwell, Idaho); Carolyn Cook (Filer, Idaho); Kaitlyn Cornell (Nampa, Idaho); Johnathon Cossel (Homedale, Idaho); Margaret Cowles (Boise, Idaho); Sydney Cowling (Vancouver, Wash.); Hadley Craig (Monmouth, Ore.); Emma Crane (Burley, Idaho); Gavin Crane (Nampa, Idaho); Hayden Crews (West Sacramento, Calif.); Alexis Cromwell (Covington, Wash.); Lola Crosby (Eagle, Idaho); Madison Curtis (Nampa, 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); Kendall Davis (Nampa, Idaho); Kody Davis (Castle Rock, Colo.); Payton Davis (Nampa, Idaho); Michael Day (Middleton, Idaho); Brooklyn Daylong (Meridian, Idaho); Isaac De Boer (Outlook, Wash.); Yessica De Los Santos (Caldwell, Idaho); Chloe Deharo (Spokane, Wash.); Cindy Deisher (Fresno, Calif.); Tiffany Delage (Spotsylvania, Va.); Nathalie DeLaura (Meridian, Idaho); Robert Dennis (Baker City, Ore.); Caleb Dexter (Marietta, Ohio); Andrew Dixon (Nampa, Idaho); Jane Dominguez (Yakima, Wash.); Kristen Donovan (Boise, Idaho); Brooklyn Doramus (Fairfield, Idaho); Matthew Doroshenko (Boise, Idaho); Andrew Doyle (Boise, Idaho); Arianna Duncan (Boise, Idaho); Savanna Dunkley (Kuna, Idaho); Alexis Durr (Ontario, Ore.); Matthew Egan (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Connor Ehmann (Caldwell, Idaho); Allison Eidson (New Plymouth, Idaho); Emilie Ellis (Port Orchard, Wash.); Kim Ellstrom (Nampa, Idaho); Emma Eodice (Nampa, Idaho); Cade Erwin (Battle Ground, Wash.); Ashley Espino (Visalia, Calif.); Evvi Etlick (Bend, Ore.); Indah Fairbanks (Boise, Idaho); Jordyn Falkner (Mead, Wash.); Conlan Farrell (Aurora, Colo.); Ivanna Farro (Middleton, Idaho); Riley Fast (Cashmere, Wash.); Caleb Ferguson (Boise, Idaho); Mariza Fernandez (Wilder, Idaho); Brayden Ferraro (Newberg, Ore.); Isabella Field (Pomeroy, Wash.); Claire Fischer (Richmond, Utah); Grace Fisher (Pocatello, Idaho); McKenzie Fitzgerald (Nampa, Idaho); Shauna Fleming (Boise, Idaho); Savanna Foley (Boise, Idaho); Barbara France (Baker City, Ore.); Addison Franklin (Nampa, Idaho); Jane Frederick (Rancho Cordova, Calif.); Alivia Freeby (Tumwater, Wash.); Sean Freed (Meridian, Idaho); Izaak Frey (Dallas, Ore.); Victoria Frias (Lindsay, Calif.); Elizabeth Friedt (Boise, Idaho); Maya Frye (Meridian, Idaho); Rachel Funk (Boise, Idaho); Kylee Gabaldon (Central Point, Ore.); Laila Galaz (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho); Melanie Galbraith (Midlothian, Texas); Baylee Garcia (Twin Falls, Idaho); Anna Garrick (Baker City, Ore.); Kelly Garrity (Yorba Linda, Calif.); Elise Gattey (Grants Pass, Ore.); Madeline Gebers (Kennewick, Wash.); Nikki Geiger (Pomeroy, Wash.); Jahshua Gentile (Caldwell, Idaho); Hannah George (Caldwell, Idaho); Bailey Ghattas (Roseburg, Ore.); Cody Gibbs (Eureka, Nev.); Samantha Gipson (Caldwell, Idaho); Isaac Gish (Portland, Ore.); Olivia Glisson (Eagle, Idaho); Kortney Glover (Caldwell, Idaho); Alissa Godinez (Punta Gorda, Fla.); Deisi Gomez (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho); Promise Gonzalez (Caldwell, Idaho); Osbaldo Gonzalez (Ontario, Ore.); David Gonzalez Perez (Shawnee, Kan.); Ashley Goode (Nampa, Idaho); Taylor Gossett (Pasco, Wash.); Sydney Graber (Eagle, Idaho); Sophia Gradwahl (Happy Valley, Ore.); Mariah Grande (Star, Idaho); Amelia Graves (Coos Bay, Ore.); Josh Greeley (Sandwich, Mass.); Alexa Green (Nampa, Idaho); Malena Green (Nampa, Idaho); Marie Gregg (Post Falls, Idaho); Kathryn Grubbs (Meridian, Idaho); Andrew Guerrero (Hermiston, Ore.); Jared Guinn (Prosser, Wash.); Christian Gump (Temecula, Calif.); Noel Gunther (Deer Park, Wash.); James Guthrie (Jerome, Idaho); Alejandro Gutierrez (Caldwell, Idaho); Lauren Gutkin (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho); Tanner Hackett (Kuna, Idaho); Julia Hagemeier (Kalispell, Mont.); Tyler Hagen (Everson, Wash.); Amy Hall (Edmond, Okla.); Rileigh Hammett (Eagle, 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); Laura Harris (Caldwell, Idaho); David Hartfield-Dyels (Benicia, Calif.); Margaret Hawkins (Phoenix, Ariz.); Aaron Heal (Sault S Marie, Mich.); Cherri Healea (Nampa, Idaho); Aaron Heberlein (Fair Oaks, Calif.); Camille Heiser (Woods Cross, Utah); Braezen Henderson (Molalla, Ore.); Nathan Henry (Kimberly, Idaho); Cassandra Hernandez (Fruitland, Idaho); Adrina Hernandez (Caldwell, Idaho); Amelia Hernandez (Nampa, Idaho); Fatima Hernandez (Nampa, Idaho); Liana Hernandez (Caldwell, Idaho); Emilie Hernandez (Visalia, Calif.); Malia Herrell (Nampa, Idaho); Liam Herrera (San Marcos, Calif.); Nancy Herrod (Las Vegas, Nev.); Savanna Herz (Murrieta, Calif.); Tate Heuschkel (Cheney, Wash.); Andrew Heuss (Star, Idaho); Libby Hiatt (Santaquin, Utah); Amy Hilderbrand (Caldwell, Idaho); Ann Hitchcock (Grants Pass, Ore.); Alicia Hobbs (Hohenwald, Tenn.); Catherine Hoffman (Dolores, Colo.); Jackson Hoggatt (Nampa, Idaho); Stephanie Holford (Lincoln, Ill.); Monica Holladay (Meridian, Idaho); Jenna Holm (Richland, Wash.); Casey Holmes (Kimberly, Idaho); Brittany Hopwood (Sugar Land, Texas); Jodie Huber (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Yareli Huitron (Caldwell, Idaho); Karen Humber (Ilwaco, Wash.); Cade Hunter (Nampa, Idaho); Aidan Hutsko (Arroyo Grande, Calif.); Dakota Hutton King (Sun Valley, Idaho); Sheryl Ice (Tacoma, Wash.); Joseph Ihli (Caldwell, Idaho); Asher Ingram (Yelm, Wash.); Madison Ingram (Yelm, Wash.); Amanda Ireland (Kuna, Idaho); Michael Jackson (Cincinnati, Ohio); Sarah Jackson (Boise, Idaho); Jeremiah Jacobo (Fontana, Calif.); Celia James (Salem, Ore.); Hilary James (Nampa, Idaho); Kelsey Jenkins (Boise, Idaho); Anavey Jentzsch (Knoxville, Tenn.); Cody Jimenez (Caldwell, Idaho); Luke Johansson (Boise, Idaho); Derek Johnson (Gig Harbor, Wash.); Chad Johnson (Tumwater, Wash.); Madelynne Johnson (Eagle, Idaho); Stephanie Johnson (Tumwater, Wash.); Caeden Johnston (Garden Valley, Idaho); Drake Jones (Meridian, Idaho); Brandy Jones (Boise, Idaho); Matthew Jones (Midvale, Idaho); Chellsie Jones-Atkins (Alton, Ill.); Emily Jordan (Nampa, Idaho); Elimelec Juanta Castro (San Isidro, Costa Rica); Njoroge Kahenya (Nairobi, Kenya); Kaleb Karpstein (Bend, Ore.); Lynea Kelsey (Ewa Beach, Hawaii); Rachel Keltner (Elk Ridge, Utah); Brienne Kemble (Nyssa, Ore.); Brody Kemble (Middleton, Idaho); William Kemper (Boise, Idaho); Kelcee Keyes (Kuna, Idaho); Grant Kido (Meridian, Idaho); Andrew Kina (Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea); Aedan Kincheloe (Caldwell, Idaho); Kaycee Kirby (South Jordan, Utah); Allison Kissack (Casper, Wyo.); Ethan Kling (Meridian, Idaho); Jana Knapp (Longview, Wash.); Ashton Knight (Meridian, Idaho);Taylor Knight (Nampa, Idaho); Makenze Knowles (Palo Cedro, Calif.); Julie Kortan (Nampa, Idaho); Alivia Krummen-Ganz (Livermore, Calif.); Hazel Kunkel (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho); Emmanuel Kwakye (Tema, Ghana); Cristina Lalescu (Eagle, Idaho); Annika Lang (Monrovia, Calif.); Andrea Larsen (Nampa, Idaho); Noah Larson (Vancouver, Wash.); Dylan Lawes (Wahiawa, Hawaii); Isabelle Lawrence (Nampa, Idaho); Mason Leavitt (Meridian, Idaho); 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Paiton Mills (Caldwell, Idaho); Jayden Mitchell (Caldwell, Idaho); AJ Moffat (Salt Lake City, Utah); Emily Moldenhauer (Nampa, Idaho); Jessica Molina (Wichita, Kan.); Kylie Monteith (Meridian, Idaho); Michelle Montgomery (Caldwell, Idaho); Emma Moore (Caldwell, Idaho); Micah Mora (Caldwell, Idaho); Danny Morales (Garden City, Idaho); Rachael Morgan (Garden Valley, Idaho); Alexis Muir (Caldwell, Idaho); Beatriz Muller Praun (Jardim Belgica, Brazil); Jessica Munthe (Riverbank, Calif.); Stephanie Nash (Nampa, Idaho); Kimberly Nelson (Nampa, Idaho); Trinidie Nichols (Post Falls, Idaho); Caleb Nielebeck (Caldwell, Idaho); Dylan Nightengale (Shelley, Idaho); Mishel Nimratz (Vancouver, Wash.); Cooper Nixon (Boise, Idaho); Mary Nordstrom-Webb (Nampa, Idaho); Lindsay Noste (Stanwood, Wash.); Rayanne Notbohm (The Dalles, Ore.); Paisley Noyer (Weiser, Idaho); Annie O’Connell (Camarillo, Calif.); Viviana Ochoa (Meridian, Idaho); Reilly Olson (Meridian, Idaho); Natalia Ordonez (Meridian, Idaho); Hallie Orr (San Antonio, Texas); 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Hannah Pollock (Cheyenne, Wyo.); Madeline Porta (Encinitas, Calif.); Taylor Porterfield (Pataskala, Ohio); Jamie Poulsen (Eagle, Idaho); Callie Preece (Battle Ground, Wash.); Briahna Price (Eagle, Idaho); Bailee Price (Kimberly, Idaho); Michelle Prince (Boise, Idaho); Matthew Pritchett (Boise, Idaho); Christian Ramirez (Nampa, Idaho); Cami Ramnarine (Nampa, Idaho); Wyatt Randall (Caldwell, Idaho); Briggs Ranstrom (Eagle, Idaho); Easton Reagan (Scottsdale, Ariz.); Grace Redman (Leavenworth, Wash.); Andrew Reed (Prestonsburg, Ky.); Brayden Reinsch (Boise, Idaho); Robert Rice (Boise, Idaho); Isabeau Rickett (Hayden, Idaho); Lauren Riley (Meridian, Idaho); Joshua Rippy (Kuna, Idaho); Ellie Ritter (Battle Ground, Wash.); Montana Robbins (Boise, Idaho); David Roberts (North Bend, Ore.); Annalie Rodriguez (Nampa, Idaho); Miguel Rodriguez Fernandez (Cleveland, Tenn.); Mickenzie Romero (The Dalles, Ore.); Katherine Romine (Kuna, Idaho); Lilly Roms (Boise, Idaho); Dominic Ronchetto (Boise, Idaho); Juliette Rose (Wilder, Idaho); Stephen Roskam (Nampa, Idaho); Edith-Ann Ross (Boise, Idaho); Gabriel Roth (Chattaroy, Wash.); Hannah Roth (Middleton, Idaho); Seth Rubal (Horseshoe Bend, Idaho); Caden Rubright (Colbert, Wash.); Caden Rubright (Colbert, Wash.); Dallan Rupp (Malad City, Idaho); Kylie Rush (Nampa, Idaho); Julie Rushing (Eagle, Idaho); Katie Rybicki (Washoe Valley, Nev.); Colton Safley (Meridian, Idaho); Robert Salazar (Marsing, Idaho); Kayla Salido (Whittier, Calif.); Curtis Sanderson (Nampa, Idaho); Justin Sather (Star, Idaho); Thomas Schmelzenbach (Boise, Idaho); Rachel Schroeder (Post Falls, Idaho); Sydney Schultz (Boise, Idaho); Parker Schulz (Kennewick, Wash.); Michelle Schweizer (Meridian, Idaho); Emily Scoby (Yalaha, Fla.); Quincy Scott (Portland, Ore.); Tess Scott (East Wenatchee, Wash.); Kyrstin Searle (Boise, Idaho); Amy Sessions (Boise, Idaho); Toni Shaffer (Boise, Idaho); Abdullahi Sharif (Doha, Qatar); Samantha Shearer (Idaho Falls, Idaho); Preston Sherburne (Eagle, Idaho); Alexander Shields (Rathdrum, Idaho); Emalee Shields (Middleton, Idaho); Kenneth Shields (Middleton, Idaho); Douglas Shrader (Modesto, Calif.); Grace Shrader (Modesto, Calif.); Susanna Silvester (Meridian, Idaho); Austin Simmons (Caldwell, Idaho); Tiffany Simpson (Fruitland, Idaho); Haley Sjoboen (Star, Idaho); Avery Skeen (Redmond, Ore.); Shelby Skeen (Prosser, Wash.); Terin Slemmer (Nampa, Idaho); Jay Smack (Meridian, Idaho); Vincent Smart (Pasco, Wash.); Emma Smith (Boise, Idaho); Madison Smith (Nampa, Idaho); Olivia Smith (Nampa, Idaho); LandonSoelberg (Meridian, Idaho); Whitney Souza (Meridian, Idaho); Luke Sparr (Boise, Idaho); Shanna Spiller (Nampa, Idaho); Nicholas Sprague (Fort Scott, Kan.); Kayci Spray (Bellevue, Wash.); Madison Spriggs (Glenns Ferry, Idaho); Madaline Stackpole (Boise, Idaho); Zoey Stauffer (Boise, Idaho); Challis Stauffer (Burley, Idaho); Evan Steele (Nampa, Idaho); Brian Steffen (Hillsboro, Ore.); Joshua Stewardson (Saint Charles, Iowa); Joshua Stewart (Middleton, Idaho); 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Kathlena Vanderbeek (Nampa, Idaho); Reta VanderMey (Lynden, Wash.); Marta Vargas-Santoyo (Caldwell, Idaho); Michael Velardez (Menifee, Calif.); Lina Velichko (Auburn, Wash.); Jordan Velikonia (Redmond, Ore.); Daniela Vera Alarcon (Caldwell, Idaho); Emerson Waldal (Caldwell, Idaho); Laurenz Waldbauer (Vilsbiburg, Germany); Cooper Walker (Olympia, Wash.); Emily Walker (Farmington Hills, Mich.); Meri Wallace (Arvada, Colo.); Carter Walsh (Boise, Idaho); Whitleigh Walsh (Destin, Fla.); Frank Walsh (Lewiston, Idaho); Sarah Walsh (Boise, Idaho); Elsbeth Warren (Caldwell, Idaho); Emma Warth (Nampa, Idaho); Breanne Wasnea (Meridian, Idaho); Mia Watson (Meridian, Idaho); Kathryn Watts (Hayden, Idaho); Sage Way (Meridian, Idaho); Katana Wayman (Caldwell, Idaho); Jared Webster (Garden City, Idaho); Aaron Weeks (Hendersonville, Tenn.); Bryan Weeks (Boise, Idaho); Tugg Wellsandt (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho); Daya Werre (Meridian, Idaho); Attie Westbrook (Gillette, Wyo.); Abigail Whiston (Benton City, Wash.); Clara White (Emmett, Idaho); Deborah White (Glastonbury, Conn.); Katelyn Whitmer (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); Josiah Williams (Meridian, Idaho); Dustin Williams (Caldwell, Idaho); Delanie Williamson (Caldwell, Idaho); Maddux Willoughby (Lake Oswego, Ore.); Cody Wilson (Las Vegas, Nev.); Elizabeth Wilson (Twin Falls, Idaho); Lisa Winans (Middleton, Idaho); Margaret Woodbury (Victor, Idaho); Kama Woods (Middleton, Idaho); Savannah Worthington (Lynnwood, Wash.); Felicia Wright (Star, Idaho); Megan Wuori (Kimberly, Idaho); Sharon Yaniv-Lurya (Eagle, Idaho); Caden Yett (Caldwell, 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); Julia Zickefoose (Boise, Idaho); Kimberly Zink (Nampa, Idaho).

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Northwest Nazarene University is��participating��in the Pacific Intermountain Regional Node of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), a nationwide initiative designed to strengthen America’s semiconductor and microelectronics workforce.��The initiative was announced nationally this week by the SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation.

Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the NNME connects industry,��education��and workforce partners to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing semiconductor and microelectronics sectors.��

Led by Boise State University, the Pacific Intermountain Regional Node serves Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Northern��California��and Hawaii. N�鶹ԭ�� joins a nationwide network of more than 325 organizations working together to expand workforce pathways and prepare the next generation of talent for careers in microelectronics and advanced manufacturing.��

As part of the initiative, Northwest Nazarene University will receive approximately $80,000 during the first year to support undergraduate student research, host a one-day semiconductor camp for high school students from across the Treasure Valley and develop educational resources that will be shared across participating organizations throughout the region.��

“This opportunity allows N�鶹ԭ�� to expand hands-on research experiences for our students while introducing local high school students to one of the fastest-growing industries in Idaho and the nation,” said��Dan Lawrence,��Professor of Physics and Engineering.��

At N�鶹ԭ��, funding from the initiative will support:��

• Undergraduate student research opportunities in semiconductor and microelectronics-related fields��

• A one-day semiconductor camp introducing Treasure Valley high school students to semiconductor careers and technology��

• Curriculum development efforts that will contribute to a shared educational hub used across the Pacific Intermountain region��

• Collaboration with regional education,��industry��and workforce partners to strengthen talent pathways in Idaho��

The initiative comes at a time of significant growth within the semiconductor industry nationwide. According to a recent analysis cited by the SEMI Foundation, the United States is projected to face a shortage of��approximately 127,000��to 157,000 semiconductor and microelectronics workers by 2030.��

“N�鶹ԭ�� has a long history of preparing students to serve and��lead in��their professions,” said��Lawrence. “By participating in this initiative, we can help meet workforce needs while providing meaningful opportunities for students to engage in research, innovation and real-world problem solving.”��

The National Network for Microelectronics Education was��established��to help address workforce shortages through a coordinated national strategy focused on expanding awareness of semiconductor careers, increasing workforce readiness and connecting learners directly to employment opportunities across the semiconductor ecosystem.��

For Northwest Nazarene University, participation in the initiative aligns with its commitment to preparing students for meaningful careers through hands-on learning, faculty��mentorship��and real-world research experiences.��

For more information about Northwest Nazarene University’s programs in science, engineering and technology, visit��.��

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Choosing a graduate program��isn’t��just about the��credential��you’re��seeking,��it’s��about all that comes with it. For working adults juggling careers,��families��and everything in between, going back to school should��

Whether��you’re��pursuing your degree��online��or in person, the right program should help you build meaningful connections both��actively and passively.��Because��let’s��be honest: who you know still matters.��

First,��let’s��talk about the��‼�������������”��side of networking. This is the kind that happens naturally when��you’re��in a program with other��like-minded��degree seekers.��Think��discussion boards, group projects or just a quick conversation before class starts. In a strong��grad��program, your peers��aren’t��just��classmates,��they’re��professionals. Nurses, managers, entrepreneurs, social��workers��and educators. Over time, those casual interactions can turn into a professional network you��didn’t��even realize you were building.��

Now, the��“a���پ�����”��side is where a program really shows its value. Does your school offer mentorship opportunities? Alumni connections? Career services that go beyond resume tips? The best��graduate programs for career growth and networking��intentionally create spaces where students can��connect:��virtual meetups, industry panels, LinkedIn��groups��or even collaborative capstone projects tied to real-world organizations.��

Like many working adults exploring��a��master’s��program, networking might not be the first thing on your checklist. Flexibility,��affordability��and convenience usually come first. But��here’s��the thing: a program that��only��delivers coursework is missing a huge opportunity to support your��long-term success.��

That’s��where schools like��Northwest Nazarene University��(N�鶹ԭ��) stand out. With a focus on community and connection, the people at N�鶹ԭ�� understand that education is more than content;��it’s��about relationships. Connections.��It’s��what we mean when we say,��We��Do College Different.��Whether online or face-to-face, students are encouraged to engage,��collaborate��and grow alongside one another.��

And yes,��cost��matters too. For many prospective students searching for��affordable graduate programs with financial aid options,��it’s��reassuring to know that financial aid is available, helping make your next step more accessible without sacrificing quality��or��connection.��

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Whether you’ve already done some college dorm room tours or you’re still wondering what “suite-style” means, let’s break down what living on campus as a first-year student is really like—and what you should know before move-in day next summer.

What Is First-Year Housing, Exactly?

Most colleges have specific dorms or residence halls reserved just for first-year students. These are typically where you’ll meet your first college friends, join late-night study sessions and maybe discover how little sleep a human can actually handle.

Schools often have first-year housing requirements, meaning you have to live on campus your first year. This helps you settle into campus life, make friends and get used to being independent without jumping straight into adult living (like paying rent or fixing a leaky sink).

At schools like Northwest Nazarene University, first-year students are required to live on campus unless they meet certain exceptions. Trust me, though, it’s not a bad deal. Living on campus makes it so much easier to get to class, join events and grab a coffee at The Bean, N�鶹ԭ��’s coffee shop, without needing a car.

Living on Campus vs. Off Campus: The Real Talk

Here’s the quick version:

• Living on campus = convenience, community and built-in support. You’re right near the dining hall, library and your classes.
• Living off campus = independence and privacy, but more responsibility (think bills, groceries and commuting).

As a first-year student, you’ll benefit from the “living on campus” experience. You’ll have resident assistants (RAs) around to answer questions, host movie nights and make sure you’re not microwaving metal (yes, it happens).

Plus, there’s something special about late-night hallway conversations, spontaneous pizza runs and learning to coexist with a roommate who has very different sleep habits.

The Benefits of Living on Campus

There’s a reason colleges encourage students to stay in dorms their first year. Here’s what you gain from it:

• Instant community: Dorms make it easy to meet people and form friendships; some might last a lifetime.
• Better grades: Students who live on campus their first year often perform better academically. You’re just closer to everything—study groups, professors, tutoring centers.
• Less stress: No need to worry about paying separate bills or figuring out transportation.
• Opportunities galore: When you live on campus, you’re right in the middle of everything: clubs, sports, campus jobs and all the random fun stuff that makes college memorable.

A Peek Inside: What to Expect from a College Dorm

If you’ve watched a few college dorm room tour videos on YouTube or TikTok, you’ve probably seen everything from tiny double rooms to surprisingly nice suite-style setups.

Most dorms for first-year students are pretty simple: two beds, two desks and a shared closet. You’ll likely share a bathroom with either a few suitemates or the whole floor (depends on the college). But the simplicity is part of the fun! You’ll get creative decorating your space and learn the fine art of making ramen at 2 a.m.

Tips Before You Move In

• Communicate with your roommate early. Decide who’s bringing what: mini fridge, microwave, etc.
• Pack light. Dorms are cozy (read: small).

Get involved. Attend dorm events and talk to people, even if it feels awkward at first.

Final Thoughts

Your first-year housing experience is about more than just where you sleep. It’s about starting fresh; learning, growing and building community. Whether you’re at a big state school or a smaller campus like Northwest Nazarene University, dorm life will shape your first-year story in amazing ways.

So, take a deep breath. You’re about to make memories that’ll stick with you long after move-out day.

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Dr. Lowe brings more than three decades of experience in Christian higher education, including leadership in academic administration, accreditation, faculty��development��and student success initiatives. Most recently, he served as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer at Olivet Nazarene University, where he led the university’s Academic Affairs division and helped guide institution-wide initiatives related to academic innovation, online education,��persistence��and accreditation.��

In his role at N�鶹ԭ��, Dr. Lowe will oversee the University’s academic programs,��faculty��and academic operations, helping advance N�鶹ԭ��’s mission of transformational education grounded in faith,��scholarship��and service.��

Throughout the search process, Dr. Lowe��demonstrated��a deep commitment to Christian higher education, academic excellence and the transformational mission that defines N�鶹ԭ��.��

“Following a thorough national search process that included outstanding candidates from across Christian higher education, it became clear that Dr. Lowe possesses the combination of academic leadership, strategic vision, deep Christian faith and commitment to student success that will serve N�鶹ԭ�� exceptionally well in this important role,” said Dr. Mark DeMichael, President of Northwest Nazarene University.��“During the search process, I was particularly impressed by Dr. Lowe’s commitment to Christian higher education, his belief in the transformative power of discipleship-centered learning and his enthusiasm for N�鶹ԭ��’s mission to develop God’s creative and redemptive agents in the world. His passion for integrating faith and learning, investing in��faculty��and preparing students to live lives of service and leadership resonated deeply with the values and aspirations of our��University��community.”��

Prior to his current leadership role, Dr. Lowe served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Director of the University Honors Program at Olivet Nazarene University. During his tenure, he led efforts related to curriculum development, academic restructuring, faculty��collaboration��and student research opportunities.��

Dr. Lowe earned a Ph.D. and MA in History from Ohio University and a��bachelor’s degree in History Education��from Olivet Nazarene University, where he graduated summa cum laude.��

In addition to his administrative leadership, Dr. Lowe is an accomplished historian and published author whose work has appeared in books,��journals��and national publications.��

“It’s��an��honor��to be named Vice President for Academic Affairs at Northwest Nazarene University,” said Lowe.��“N�鶹ԭ�� has��such��a rich��history and��a��strong reputation��for academic quality. For these and many other��reasons, it is well-positioned to thrive into the next decade. I am excited to��be a part of��the leadership team at N�鶹ԭ�� and my wife, Kim, and I are��looking forward to��joining��the N�鶹ԭ�� community.”��

Northwest Nazarene University looks forward to the leadership and experience Dr. Lowe will bring as the University continues to strengthen its academic programs and invest in student success.��

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Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later. Divide your gifts among many, for in the days ahead you yourself may need much help. When the clouds are heavy, the rains come down; when a tree falls, whether south or north, the die is cast, for there it lies. If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done. God’s ways are as mysterious as the pathway of the wind and as the manner in which a human spirit is infused into the little body of a baby while it is yet in its mother’s womb. Keep on sowing your seed, for you never know which will grow—perhaps it all will.
– Ecclesiastes 11.1-6, The Living Bible

If you’ve ever been a parent—or for all of us who’ve ever been a child—you know the subtle difference between maybe and perhaps. When I was growing up, maybe usually meant “probably not.” Maybe was the stall tactic of adults everywhere.

But “perhaps”—now that word feels different. It’s gentler. More open. There’s a tone to perhaps that holds more possibility than postponement. Perhaps is quieter than certainty, but somehow humbler and more hopeful, too.

Here in Ecclesiastes 11, the Teacher dares to tell us that part of what it means to live by faith is to discover the power of perhaps.

In Ecclesiastes, the narrator is often referred to as The Teacher, and The Teacher speaks to us in the language of wisdom literature—a style of writing that acknowledges the complexity of real life. If Proverbs and Psalms are the ancient world’s memes, Ecclesiastes might be considered ancient Israel’s philosophy class. It says things like:

Be generous—after all, you might be the one needing help someday.
When clouds get heavy, rain will fall.
When trees fall, they lie where they fall—unless, of course, you have a chainsaw!
If you wait for perfect conditions, you’ll never get anything done; and
God’s ways are as mysterious as wind and womb.

And finally:

“Keep on sowing your seed… for you do not know which will grow—perhaps it all will.”

We often imagine faith as instant, ironclad obedience—God speaks and we jump. But scripture shows us something gentler:

“Perhaps” is the space where love refuses to coerce.

As good Arminians, we believe God invites us far more than forcing us. Faith is not always about an immediate yes. Sometimes it is perhaps—it’s a door left unlatched, it’s light leaking through the hinge.

The Teacher knows this. That’s why we’re warned not to wait for perfect conditions. Faith rarely begins with certainty. Faith often begins with holy hesitation.

Not rebellion. Not fear. But the pause where trust takes its first breath.

The Teacher in Ecclesiastes reminds us that while I often want God to speak in imperatives… “Just tell me what to do, Lord…” “Give me a map…” “Make the future obvious…” But these require little or no faith.

Instead, there’s perhaps. It’s a word that kneels before it speaks. The word that knows it might be wrong, yet chooses to love anyway.

Humility doesn’t demand full clarity before stepping out. Humility acts because God is faithful—even when the outcomes are unclear.

Hope doesn’t begin with absolutes. Hope begins with perhaps—it’s the smallest opening through which tomorrow learns to breathe.

Even despair can’t close that door completely.

The world tells us hope requires certainty, but The Teacher says hope requires sowing—even when the soil looks unpromising, even when the sky looks threatening, even when you’re not sure anything will grow.

“Keep on sowing your seed,” we’re told. “Perhaps it will ALL grow.”

That’s not naïve. That’s hope!

Some of us hear the word perhaps and think it sounds weak. Indecisive. Half-hearted.

But listen closely:

“Perhaps” is mercy spoken softly enough to sometimes be mistaken for doubt.
“Perhaps” you are not finished.
“Perhaps” this wound will not be the end.
“Perhaps” God is working in ways you cannot yet see.
“Perhaps” your doubt is not betrayal but the doorway through which trust must first pass.

The “perhaps” of God’s mercy often whispers when we expect thunder.

We live in a culture addicted to certainty—and we shout certainty today like it’s a weapon. We depend on certainty to win arguments—it’s used to shame or silence.

But in scripture, “perhaps” is never a weapon. “Perhaps” invites.

It makes space for God’s surprise. It makes space for others to grow. It keeps holiness from becoming harshness.

In our tradition, holiness is always love shaped like Christ. And love—true love—risks itself on “perhaps.”

Wise people learn that the future is not written on stone tablets. Instead, it’s often in pencil—it’s erasable, revisable, merciful. “Perhaps” is the sound of God still writing.

So we keep giving. Keep loving. Keep sowing. Keep risking our lives on the goodness of God.

Because “you never know which seed will grow—perhaps it all will.”

Yes, perhaps—perhaps it will!

——————–

Pastor, may you have the courage to live with perhaps when certainty is unavailable.

May your faith be strong enough to doubt honestly—and humble enough to leave room for surprise.

And may you discover, perhaps as you cast your bread upon the waters, or perhaps as you sow your seed in every season, that God—still gracious, still merciful, still revising—is already here. Yes, perhaps it all will!

This article was originally created as a devotional that was shared at the Spring 2026 meeting of the N�鶹ԭ�� Board of Trustees.

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