
NCU Days: The power of college visit events
It’s a rite of passage for high school students everywhere—at some point, you need to start thinking about college. One of the best ways to

February: A Month for More than Remembrance
Each February, our nation celebrates Black History Month. This month helps us remember our tremendous struggle, yet tremendous growth as a nation. We remember times

New shoes: Alessio Tranchell steps into new role with enthusiasm
The snowy weather outside indicated that December had arrived, and the beautiful sounds of Christmas worship music at the Songs of the Season concerts on

Keep Moving Forward
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to

Forgiving God
Written by Jonathan Friesen, M.A. Photo by Joe Pohle I woke at exactly 4:06 am. I knew this as I snuck a peek at my

NCU 2022 Year in Review
As we near the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, we look forward to spending cherished time with family, reunions with dearest friends, and anticipate all

A matter of the heart: Tibbetts family’s transplant journey
When you meet Adah Tibbetts, a vivacious 18-year-old high school senior, you would never guess the story she literally carries in her heart. A story

Celebrating Native American Heritage
November is Native American Heritage Month, a month-long observation designated originally by a White House proclamation in 1990. However, states have recognized individual days set

Homeschool-Friendly College Practices
The transition from homeschool to a college campus can be a very abrupt and confusing process. Students may go from the comfort of their own home and friends

Major Options for Elementary School Teachers
Written by Grace Johnson Picking a college major can be challenging, confusing, and potentially overwhelming. If a student has a certain career goal in mind,

Who is at Our Table?
Written by J.P. O’Connor, Ph.D. The image of the Thanksgiving meal illustrates for some of us the growing social tensions in our world. Political violence

Meet the 2022 Alumni and Partners for Progress honorees
The North Central University Alumni Board is pleased to announce the 2022 Alumni Award and Partners for Progress honorees: Larry C. Bach Award: Ben Gowell

In memory of Dr. James Allen
Written by Reverend Jac D. Perrin, Ph.D. ‘86 Walking on the North Central University campus, at the corner of 14th Street and Elliot Avenue, a

‘Finally in Unity’ — inspired by difficult season of the soul
By Grace Renstrom ’23 In the fall of 2020, students were facing a world of turmoil as they returned to campus. Not only was the

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Each fall, we take time as a community to celebrate the Hispanic community, and recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month happens each year from

Called to serve: North Central alum receives law-enforcement top honors
Earlier this summer, Jeremiah Smedsrud ’17 was honored as 2021 Officer of the Year for the 1st Precinct and the entire MPD. He shares the

Why You Should Visit NCU
Written by Noah Bennett College campus visits are one of the most useful tools in helping you decide where your future home will be. They

‘We’re not broken’
On any given weekday during the academic year, North Central University community members gather in the Lindquist Sanctuary for daily chapel. Conversation and laughter permeate

Generous Donor Funds Additional Scholarships
Many students who want to attend college find themselves held back by the cost of tuition. But thanks to the generosity of a North Central

Erica Hanson Named NCU’s Staff of the Year
Erica Hanson receives 2022 Staff of the Year Award The North Central University Staff of the Year Award is a peer-nominated honor presented annually

Celebrating the 2022 Faculty of the Year
NCU celebrates excellence in faculty North Central University is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual Faculty of the Year awards. These awards recognize