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Forty students, mentors, and advisory board members participating in Northwest Christian University’s Center for Leadership & Ethics program gathered for an end of the semester luncheon in the Burke-Griffeth Banquet Room. During the school year, 16 students were paired with community leaders who served as mentors.  The students and their mentors met regularly throughout the…

Nearly 1,000 community members, students, and friends of Northwest Christian University laughed, booed, cried and cheered along with the characters during the five performances of Spring Desserts: A Night of Disney held recently in the Ross B. Evans Chapel on campus. “All in all, it was a smashing hit! We received incredibly positive feedback from…

The schedule of events for students graduating from Northwest Christian University has been announced.  Graduation is held in the Morse Events Center on campus located at the corner of Alder Street and 11th Avenue on Sat., May 7, 2016, with the Commencement Ceremony beginning at 10:00 AM Graduation festivities begin with Senior Chapel on Fri.,…

Raechel Warren, a sophomore from Roseburg, Oregon, was recently crowned Miss Douglas County. “I am so honored and excited to be a recipient of such an esteemed titled,” sad Warren, a 2014 Roseburg High School graduate.  “I can’t wait to represent and serve the county and town where I grew up.” A past winner of…

Northwest Christian University is ranked 12th among Oregon’s Top 25 public and private universities for how much students earn per year after enrolling in a particular school. According to a recent article in The Oregonian newspaper, based on survey information released by the Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, the median salary for an NCU graduate…

Northwest Christian University students will hit the streets on Saturday, April 2, 2016, armed with 150 sandwiches, open ears, and warm hearts when they serve lunch to homeless men, women, and families living in Eugene’s downtown. “Meeting homeless men and women where they are in their journey helps our students break down barriers and debunk…

Northwest Christian University’s scholarship winners met many of the donors who fund the 286 endowed scholarships available for students to apply for while enrolled in the university during the Annual Scholarship Luncheon held recently in the banquet room in Burke-Griffeth Hall. “We are grateful  for NCU’s generous donors, alumni, churches, and friends who have established…

Beacons Make History with First Tourney Win Source: Northwest Christian University Athletics – Beacons Make History with First Tourney Win

One point. Just one point separated first place from second place in the finals of the 54th Annual Bash-Whisler Bible Reading Contest held in the Evans Chapel at Northwest Christian University on Fri., Feb. 26, 2016. The winner of the Bash-Whisler competition was Delia House-Lopez, a senior and Music major from Portland/Aloha High School. House-Lopez…

The Northwest Christian University Forensics Team recently competed in a two-day speech and debate tournament at Oregon State University against experienced teams from throughout the Northwest. Two NCU orators received novice speaker awards from the tournament judges. Samantha Ross, freshman elementary education major form Benicia, California, received a 2nd place Novice Speaker Award, and Luke…