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Q and A with Associate Head Coach for Track & Field George Walcott

George Walcott is the associate head coach for track and field at Bushnell University and has been with the program since 2013. In this Q and A, he shares what motivates him and what his role at Bushnell looks like.   George Walcott is passionate about his faith and helping young men and women grow….

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A new model of higher ed in Lane County

As published in The Register Guard on December 3, 2018. Students who attend Lane Community College will soon have new opportunities to earn a four-year degree and more, thanks to promising new agreements forged by their school with Northwest Christian University and Oregon State University. The partnerships, similar to programs in California, New York and…

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Spring Education Consortium Meeting

The Teacher Education Program’s Spring Consortium brought leadership from school districts, cooperating teachers and community members together with faculty to share information and indentify opportunities for program improvement and growth. NCU hosts the consortiums every school year in the fall and spring. Information shared at recent meetings led to the development of NCU’s special education…

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Fall 2017 Consortium Meetings

On Tuesday, November 28th, NCU’s Education Department hosted their Education Consortium. The purpose of the Consortium is to partner with our community and neighboring school districts to share information about our program and to receive feedback to improve our program. Participants include NCU students currently enrolled in the Teacher Education programs, NCU Faculty and Field…

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SCJ Names Sutherland A Promising Scholar

Nathaniel Sutherland ’17 received a Promising Scholar Award from Stone-Campbell Journal for the 2016-’17 academic year. Sutherland was one of 14 undergraduates in the nation to receive the annual award given to students who show outstanding promise in biblical and theological education. Stone-Campbell Journal announced the award recipients in late September “I am humbled to…

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NCU Ranked #2 in Psychology

Northwest Christian University’s psychology program was ranked number two in Oregon by Zippia, an online career service providing innovative ways for students to discover new job options with Career Map, an interactive visualization of millions of careers. The University of Portland’s psychology department topped the list, followed by NCU, Oregon State University, Lewis & Clark…

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NCU’s Library and Special Collections Honors the Protestant Reformation

The Kellenberger Library is honoring the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation by displaying several of its Reformation-era Bibles in a joint exhibit with the University of Oregon Libraries’ Special Collections. “The beginning of the Protestant Reformation is traditionally associated with Oct. 31, 1517, when Martin Luther tacked his 95 theses to a church door…

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NCU Offers The Northwest’s Most Affordable Online Business Degree

Northwest Christian University’s online bachelor of science in business administration has been ranked 11th in the nation and is first in the Northwest for affordability, according to rankings released by SR Education Group on OnlineU.org. “A quality university education should be in reach for all students who are willing to work to earn a bachelor’s…

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If it is a Matter of Degrees, Just Finish It! Info Fair is Sept. 19

After years on the job, many people hit a career plateau. When it happens, it is important to determine what needs to be done to keep their job moving forward. “Oftentimes, a person needs a bachelor’s degree to be eligible for the next promotion,” said Kacie Gerdrum, Dean of Admissions at Northwest Christian University. “Many…

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NCU’s Online Accounting Degree Ranked in Top 17

Northwest Christian University’s online bachelor’s degree in accounting was ranked 17th in the nation for quality and affordability, according to rankings released by affordablecolleges.com, whose mission is to provide students a path to a rewarding education that minimizes student loan debt. The rankings placed NCU’s online accounting degree program ahead of any university in the…

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