South Korea roiled by government scandal – Dr. Song Nai Rhee

During the recent election campaigns a friend, depressed and disheartened, sighed, “What a mess we have in America!” “This is nothing,” I replied. “In South Korea, the president is in hiding. The cabinet is paralyzed. Political chaos is the order of the day. The whole nation is coming unglued.” After 32 years of harsh military…

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Nick Askew Proves Large Families and Crazy Jobs Can Coexist

Sports Information Director Nick Askew and his family were featured in the Fall 2016 issue of CoSIDA 360 magazine. Source: Northwest Christian University Athletics – SID Proves Large Families and Crazy Jobs Can Coexist

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Beacons Take Second at NAIA Nationals

A repeat national title was not to be but the Northwest Christian University women’s cross country team still had a remarkable morning on Saturday, claiming the runner-up position at the NAIA National Championship. Source: Northwest Christian University Athletics – Beacons Second at NAIA Nationals

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NCU Named Military Friendly School

Eugene, Ore. —- Northwest Christian University has been named a Military Friendly School for 2017 by Military Friendly®, a Division of Victory Media, a nationally recognized organization that annually ranks universities and colleges as a service to members of the military, veterans and their families. “We are honored to be ranked among the nation’s top…

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Election Reminds Us of Importance of Listening

Twenty years ago, I was at a fever pitch of excitement, because college debaters I helped coach had stormed through the national tournament all the way to the finals. If they won just once more, they would be crowned national champions. A few hours later, after they lost, we struggled to understand how such a…

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Student Athletes Enhance Campus And Community

There is valid controversy about spending on college athletics. There are unresolved problems with the monetization of big sports. Those issues aside, college athletics are entwined on campuses in multiple, positive ways. In the college application process, getting high schoolers to be aware of a school can start with sports. Jim Rawlins is The University…

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Women’s Basketball Season Preview

When the 2016 NCU women’s basketball season kicks off on Tuesday night it does so with some high expectations. Source: Northwest Christian University Athletics – Women’s Basketball Season Preview

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Men’s Basketball Season Preview

The 2016 NCU men’s basketball team, ranked No. 12 in the NAIA, is embarking on their first ever season as the defending conference champions and the cupboard is stocked once again for a possible historic run. Source: Northwest Christian University Athletics – Men’s Basketball Season Preview

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America’s Best Christian Colleges: Northwest Christian University

Northwest Christian University is ranked among the America’s Best Christian Colleges as determined by the 26th Annual National College Survey administered by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. “We are pleased to be included in this prestigious list of Christian institutions of higher education,” said Joseph D. Womack, Ed.D., President of Northwest Christian University. “Being ranked…

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New Beacons Shine – Zach Drach

Name: Zach Drach Year: Freshman Hometown: Eagle Point, Ore. High School: Eagle Point High School Major: Exercise Science Why did you choose NCU?  I asked God where I should go to school and he guided me to NCU, My brother goes here so that made it easy. What do you look forward to this first…

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