Education

Welcome to Mission Week!

Do you think you are on a Mission? Find out what to do and where to go! Northwest Christian University’s annual Mission Week is Sept. 30 through October 4. There missions-focused chapels on Tuesday and Thursday and a two-day missions fair on Thursday and Friday to learn more from the organizations and people who may…

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Online Accounting Program Ranked 6th Nationally

Northwest Christian University’s online undergraduate accounting program has been ranked sixth in the nation by study.com, an organization committed to providing students and educators with the resource necessary to make informed decisions about education. “NCU is pleased to be among the best online undergraduate accounting programs in the nation,” said David J. Walsh, J.D., MBA,…

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Classes of ’68, ’69 & ’70 Celebrate Reunions

Anyone who graduated with (or attended with) the Northwest Christian College classes of 1968, 1969, and 1970 is invited to get reacquainted with classmates and share memories about their experiences on campus during the NCC/NCU 50th Reunion Weekend, Sept. 27 through 29. The reunion weekend begins on Fri., Sept. 27, with a casual dinner at…

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NCU and Clackamas Community College’s Nursing Program Sign Articulation Agreement

Northwest Christian University (NCU) and Oregon City-based Clackamas Community College (CCC) have signed an articulation agreement creating a pathway for graduates of the community college’s registered nursing program to enroll in NCU’s Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science of Nursing (RN to BSN) program ready to take classes in the major. “Our RN to BSN…

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Students Arriving, Classes Start Aug. 26

Resident hall assistants and student-athletes competing in a fall sport are back on the Northwest Christian University campus preparing for the 2019-2020 academic year. Staff and faculty continue to prepare the campus for new and returning students to arrive beginning on Sat., Aug. 24. Classes begin on Wed., Aug. 26. Have questions? Contact: Princess Fox,…

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NCU Ranked Among Oregon’s Best

EDsmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, has ranked Northwest Christian University seventh in the state of Oregon among fully accredited universities and colleges for 2019-2020. EDsmart rankings are based primarily on affordability, while also considering factors such as graduation and retention rates and post-graduation salaries according to NCES College Navigator reporting…

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MSN Earns Prestigious CCNE National Accreditation

Northwest Christian University’s Master’s of Science degree in Nursing has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. NCU’s RN to BSN degree is also accredited by CCNE. “Being accredited by CCNE, a national accreditation agency, serves the public interest by ensuring the mission, goals, education practices, and outcomes of our RN to BSN…

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Srader and Pruitt Receive Faculty and Staff Awards

The 2019 President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership was awarded to Professor of Speech and Communication, Doyle Srader, Ph.D (pictured left). Dr. Srader has been a member of the NCU faculty since 2007. His primary teaching schedule includes public speaking, interpersonal communication, listening behavior, and other public address and interpersonal communication classes. He…

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Student Award Winners Announced

Britnee Joaquin and Tomás Carradero received Northwest Christian University’s highest student honors for academic achievement and leadership during the University’s 120th Commencement. Joaquin is from Simi Valley, California. She received the President’s Scholastic Award for the highest cumulative grade point average with at least 61 credit hours earned at NCU. She graduated summa cum laude…

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M.J. Murdock Memorial Trust Awards $383,750 Grant to Northwest Christian University

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington has awarded Northwest Christian University a $383,750 grant to upgrade the University’s student information system used to maintain student records, provide enhanced transparency in the academic journey, and keep students connected through technology to their professors, classmates, educational resources, and campus community. “The generous grant from the…

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