NCU Students Attend First Annual Leaders' Conference

 Springfield, MO - The Alliance for Assemblies of God Higher Education held the first annual Student Leaders' Conference November 13-16, 2008.  Four NCU student leaders attended: Jeremy Williamson, Michelle Confreda, Jessica Lehman and Michael Osterbauer.  Confreda, who is currently serving as an intern in the Student Development department shared that "overall it was an enriching experience and an enjoyable time of networking with other AG schools....  (read more)

12/02/2008


'Songs of the Season' Coming to NCU

Minneapolis, MN - The Fine Arts Department of North Central University would like to invite you to our annual production ‘Songs of the Season.'  Come and join us for a time of incredible music that celebrates the Christmas season. ...  (read more)

11/19/2008


NCU Students "Freeze" for Poverty Awareness

Minneapolis, Minn. - North Central University students partnered with the Salvation Army on November 6, 2008 to raise awareness about poverty, hunger and homelessness in the Twin Cities. Over 100 students gathered at the Nicollet Mall block in downtown Minneapolis where they participated in a five minute freeze....  (read more)

11/06/2008


Women's Soccer Claims First Region Championship in Program History

OWATONNA, Minn.-- The Lady Rams soccer team got an early goal from Kalyn Zimmer in the fifth minute and a stout defense held out for the final 85 minutes to claim a 1-0 win over second seed Providence College on November 1, 2008. The win gave the Rams their first NCCAA Regional Championship in program history....  (read more)

11/04/2008


Local Mayor Kicks off Leadership Summit at NCU

Minneapolis, MN- North Central University was pleased to welcome Minneapolis mayor R.T. Ryback as the kickoff speaker for this week’s Leadership Summit on October 29, 2008.  The emphasis was placed on Mayor Ryback as a societal leader. He opened up by sharing about the increasing role that faith has played in his political journey, and how it has affected his view of the community. ...  (read more)

10/31/2008


The Orange Leaders Forum Rolls through North Central

Minneapolis, MN – The Orange Leaders Forum was held at North Central University on October 20, 2008. The Center for Youth and Leadership hosted the event with Reggie Joiner serving as the keynote speaker. Over seventy church leaders joined together to engage in an important conversation about family ministry issues facing churches today....  (read more)

10/30/2008


Recording Artist Jars of Clay Raises Awareness with Blood:Water Mission at NCU

Minneapolis, MN - North Central University was pleased to welcome Grammy Award winning artist Jars of Clay on Friday, October 10, 2008 to discuss the band's missions organization Blood:Water Mission.  The Center for Youth and Leadership hosted the event that included 35 local youth workers and was co-sponsored by Venture and Blood:Water....  (read more)

10/22/2008


Center for Youth and Leadership Launches Podcast for Youth Leaders

Minneapolis, MN - The Center for Youth and Leadership is proud to announce the production of a bi-weekly podcast. The CYL will utilize podcasting to inform and help youth leaders connect with what is actively shaping the lives of teens....  (read more)

10/16/2008


Members from the Class of 1948 Celebrate 60 Years

Minneapolis, MN—North Central University was honored to have the “Master’s Builders” class of 1948 on campus October 3-4, 2008 to celebrate their 60th year class reunion. Two glorious days of wonderful autumn weather were provided to enjoy the activities and wonderful fellowship that were planned by Bill Venske and Nimrod Anderson. ...  (read more)

10/09/2008


Twins Players Stop By NCU For Chapel

Minneapolis, MN—North Central University students were treated with a surprise visit from three Major League Baseball Players on Thursday, September 25, 2008.  Minnesota Twins’ Kevin Slowey, Adam Everett, and Scott Baker joined North Central students during chapel the day after their team drew within one half game of first place in the American League Central Division. ...  (read more)

09/25/2008


Jobs Fair 2008 Helps Students Connect with Local Companies

Minneapolis, MN - Local vendors gathered at North Central University for the annual Jobs Fair on September 18, 2008.  Students looking for fulltime or part-time work were able to interact with employers who were looking for people to fill their job openings.  14 different businesses were represented by associates who set-up booths with information about their openings. ...  (read more)

09/22/2008


Students Serve Community Away from Classrooms

Minneapolis, MN – Over 500 North Central University students took some time away from the classroom to serve the local community on September 10, 2008. Community Outreach Day, an annual service event that involves NCU students, faculty, and staff, servicing various organizations, and projects within the community. ...  (read more)

09/22/2008


Deaf Studies Faculty, Students Intrepret at Republican National Convention

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Minnesota’s own North Central University, a private Christian college located in downtown Minneapolis with more than 1,100 students, will be present at the Republican National Convention, with members of the Deaf Studies Department serving as interpreters for the deaf....  (read more)

09/15/2008


President's Address Concludes First Week of Chapel

Minneapolis MN - Dr. Gordon Anderson, President of North Central University, addressed the students, faculty and staff in chapel this morning for the first time during the Fall 2008 semester. ...  (read more)

08/29/2008


Complete Welcome Week Information Now Available

Minneapolis, MN - Welcome Week is just a few short weeks away! Starting this coming week, student leaders will be arriving back on campus, and preparations are underway for new students to arrive on move-in day, Aug. 23rd. ...  (read more)

08/11/2008


NCU Again Recognized with Midwest's Best Schools

Minneapolis, MN - The Princeton Review has posted their '2009 Best Colleges: Region by Region' school selections and profiles on www.PrincetonReview.com and North Central University is again one of the schools receiving the Best in the Midwest designation. ...  (read more)

08/11/2008


NCU Helps Bring Water to Africa

 Minneapolis, MN - Several NCU Alum have just capped off the six week Ride:Well Bike Tour with Venture Expeditions, of which NCU is a proud sponsor, to raise awareness and money for BLOOD:WATER MISSION, which has made its goal to build 1000 wells in African communities ...  (read more)

08/05/2008


NCU Selected for 2008 Best of Minneapolis Award

Minneapolis, MN - North Central University has been selected for the 2008 Best of Minneapolis Award in the Colleges & Universities category by the U.S. Local Business Association ...  (read more)

08/05/2008


North Central University Receives Highest Accreditation Renewal

Minneapolis, MN - North Central University is pleased to announce that the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, has awarded NCU the highest accreditation renewal period possible - 10 years....  (read more)

06/13/2008


“Can College Counselors Use Duct Tape?” Published in Counseling Today

Minneapolis, MN - National publication Counseling Today recently published an article by Todd Monger, Director of NCU’s Student Success Center and ...  (read more)

06/13/2008


NCU Announces Changes to Carlson Institute

Minneapolis, MN - North Central University is announcing a restructure of the Carlson Institute. Due to a change in the federal financial aid regulations governing all types of distance education programs...  (read more)

06/02/2008


NCU Provides Students Information, Steps to Deal With Financial Aid Concerns

Minneapolis, MN - To help families proactively navigate differing qualifications for student loans, the NCU Registration Committee has developed an informational letter providing new timelines and policies...  (read more)

06/02/2008


Graduation pictures now available!! Congratulations, Class of 2008!!

Pictures from NCU Spring 2008 Commencement are now available for purchase online through Kodak Gallery. All orders will be taken and processed directly through Kodak Gallery; however, ...  (read more)

05/26/2008


Children’s Ministry Team to Visit UK

Six NCU students have been selected for a Children’s Ministry tour to England and Ireland May 14-30, 2008 with Dan Rector, Assistant Professor of Children’s Ministry, and his wife Nancy. ...  (read more)

05/06/2008


Two NCU Professors Recognized on National & International Platforms

Dr. Leslie Crabtree has accepted the honor of presenting a one-hour workshop on student writing apprehension at the 15th International Conference on Learning in Chicago, Illinois, early June 2008....  (read more)

05/02/2008


North Central Athletics Gives the Shoes off Their Feet

When NCU athletes took the stage for their annual Athletics Chapel, the Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Leadership Counsel of Captains (LCC) focused their time around the theme of “Walking a Mile in Someone Else’s Shoes”...  (read more)

04/24/2008


NCU to Host Conference on Prevention of Human Trafficking

Minneapolis, MN - North Central University and the Biblical Justice Center invite you to PATHs. (Partnering Against Trafficking of Humans)....  (read more)

04/02/2008


Fine Arts Department Presents 'Choral Classics'

Minneapolis, MN - The combined choirs and orchestra of North Central University invite you to their presentation of Choral Classics, celebrating the music of John Rutter: feat...  (read more)

03/20/2008


2008 Graduation & Commencement Schedule

Minneapolis, MN - A full schedule of events, including driving directions and other information is now available here....  (read more)

03/18/2008