Being thankful for painful gifts
Author and faculty member Jonathan Friesen offers a Thanksgiving reflection on embracing life’s painful gifts.
5 questions to ask before you become a pastor
Being a pastor is not an easy job or one to take lightly. Becoming a pastor involves the weight of responsibility of stewarding a flock of God’s people.
What I wish I would have known my freshman year of college
Free advice: We polled current North Central students and recent grads to find out what they wished they would have known during their freshman year.
Students raise funds to feed the hungry
North Central University students are raising money and awareness for world hunger this week by sponsoring a Hope for Dinner event on campus.
How to trust God with your calling
Feeling intimidated about choosing your calling? Get tips for choosing a major and career, as well as encouragement from NCU faculty.
Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka comes to North Central stage
North Central University Theatre’s presentation of the musical “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka” is your golden ticket to a family-friendly theatre experience.
How to get along with your college roommate
Whether you’re getting ready to meet your new roommate, or are facing roommate challenges, follow these tips to get along with your dorm-sharing friends.
Act Six Scholarship applications due Nov. 7
North Central’s partnership with the Act Six program is bringing bright, community-focused leaders to campus. Nov. 7 is deadline for next scholars to apply.
Antioch Conference focuses on the Great Commission
The 9th Annual Antioch Conference at North Central University features seminars, panel discussions, prayer, and even camel rides.
5 amazing things you’ll experience at an overnight campus visit
If you’ve taken a campus tour, you’ve had the first glimpse of your future. But that first preview doesn’t quite give the full picture. An overnight visit does!
Top 10 tips to avoid burnout as a teacher
Being a teacher is hard. Whether you’re an elementary education major or a seasoned teacher, read these top 10 tips for avoiding burnout as a teacher.
How a college class can change your life
Your college classes actually have the potential to change and impact your life. The best Christian colleges offer much more than an education and a diploma when you cross the stage at commencement. A Christian university should provide you with life-changing experiences, with faculty mentors, and with spiritual growth that will propel you toward your calling.
Why the world needs Christian teachers
Because teachers have a unique opportunity to support and influence young minds, the world needs Christian teachers who will be rightly-motivated educators.
Student entrepreneurs strive for world change
Three North Central University students attended Praxis Academy this summer and gained powerful networks and entrepreneurial vision.
Meet the 2017 alumni award winners
The 2017 alumni awards were presented at the 50th Annual Partners for Progress event at the Depot Hotel in Minneapolis on Sept. 30, by North Central Alumni Board president, James Biffert.
From faculty: the 10 best books for spiritual encouragement
Our expert faculty (who truly care about your spiritual growth) put together a list of some of their favorite books to read for spiritual encouragement.
Lecture and discussion commemorate 500th anniversary of Protestantism
It has been 500 years since Martin Luther posted his “Ninety-five Theses”—a list of statements for debate—in Wittenberg, Germany, and launched what came to be known as the Lutheran Reformation. Christianity was irreversibly changed by Luther’s actions, and this fall, North Central University will be exploring the impact of 500 years of Protestantism.
5 questions to ask before choosing a teacher education program
Want to teach? As you evaluate teaching programs to find the best education major, read these questions to choose the best fit for your career as a teacher!
Why you should give every college class a chance
Find out why you should give every college class a chance (to not be boring). Hear form North Central University students about classes that surprised them.
Why North Central students keep coming back
Celebrating the strongest retention in 25 years What is retention? A well-known term for higher education, a “retention rate” can be defined as the number
What do you major in to become a teacher?
Students who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching need to ensure that they get on the best degree path that will help them become a teacher.