Montgomery to oversee NCU’s soccer program

Colette Montgomery going over match tactics with North Central's Women's soccer team.

By Nancy Cawley Zugschwert, ’19 M.A. Colette Montgomery, head coach of North Central University’s women’s soccer since 2018, has been promoted to a full-time role on the Rams Athletics staff as Manager of Soccer and Head Women’s Coach. Her new responsibilities will begin July 1. According to Athletic Director Travis Whipple, M.S., creating the Manager … Read more

Juneteenth — a day of freedom

Joshua Edmon and his family walking together

By Joshua Edmon, M.A. I am excited that North Central University is marking Juneteenth as a staff holiday this year. In the past few years, we have seen an uptick in people and organizations setting aside time to recognize Juneteenth—a day  to remember and celebrate the emancipation of Black people from slavery in the United … Read more

Prescription for success: alumna leads with faith

Kim Hanson (third from left) and colleagues celebrate the opening of a LearningRx Center in Knoxville, TN.

By Nancy Cawley Zugschwert, ’19 M.A. Is there a perfect blend of education and experience that lets a person know they’re ready to be a company CEO? Kim (Gibson ’91) Hanson, CEO of LearningRx, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, would say there’s no such thing. “I don’t know that you’re ever ready,” Hanson said. “But … Read more

Jason Poppen named 2021 Board of Regent’s Scholar

Portrait of Regent's Scholarship recipient Jason Poppen

The Board of Regents and administration of North Central University are pleased to announce Jason Poppen as recipient of the 2021 Regent’s Scholarship. Poppen is a 2021 graduate of Brookings High School in Brookings, South Dakota, and plans to major in Biblical and Theological Studies and hopes to pursue his calling to theology and academics. … Read more

Brandon Watson Named NCU’s Staff of the Year

About Brandon Watson Brandon Watson went above and beyond during the past school year, becoming North Central University’s 2020-2021 Staff of the Year. During the university’s annual staff appreciation lunch, President Scott Hagan, Ph.D. said the following about him: “Not only did he maintain the Housekeeping department’s high standard of cleanliness, but he led his … Read more

U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains’ Commencement Address

Alumni Chaplain (Major General) Thomas L. Solhjem speaking at North Central University's 2021 commencement ceremony

Below is the text of the Commencement Address delivered by U.S. Army Chief of Chaplains Major General Thomas Solhjem to the North Central University Class of 2021 on April 30, 2021. If you would like to listen to the Commencement Address, you can do so by following this link. “President Hagan, I had the opportunity … Read more