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
Why accreditation matters
Written by Ellen Partridge, M.A. When you begin the process of looking at colleges, it can feel like schools have their own language making it
New leadership, new look for library
It’s not every day that a historic building gets a brand-new look on the interior, but that’s exactly what’s happening at North Central University this
The Church’s Call to Action
A SENTIMENT re: Roe vs Wade Reversal Written by Monte Powell Yesterday was a victory for life. However, yesterday is just the beginning of a
Juneteenth celebration: Growing in love and cultural understanding
Written by ShaeLynn Erickson One of North Central University’s core desires as an institution is to love our neighbors well. This heavenly calling guides the
Making History: Women’s Basketball Team Captures First-Ever UMAC Title
When the North Central University women’s basketball team won the UMAC championship and progressed to the NCAA DIII National Tournament, it was a dream come
Retiring faculty celebrated in farewell chapel
At the close of another academic year, North Central University had the privilege of honoring two longtime faculty members who are retiring. In a chapel
Darnell Williams Sr. appointed to faculty role
Darnell K. Williams Sr., D.Min., has been appointed as Associate Professor in Pastoral Leadership at North Central University. Williams is an ordained minister and has
Broken, poured out, thankful
The text below is a partial transcription of a sermon delivered by J.P. O’Connor, Ph.D., in a North Central University chapel service in November 2021.
From almost dead to Ninja Warrior
What does it mean to be an American Ninja Warrior—a contestant on NBC’s popular reality show? For most people, the answer likely comes down to
A different kind of game: eSports launches at North Central University
There is a new varsity team coming to North Central University in fall 2022: eSports. Through the North Central Rams Varsity eSports team, students have
North Central Students Fight the Digital Ethics Battle
The Institute for Digital Humanity (IDH), a student-run digital ethics think tank in Minneapolis, presented at #sxswedu this past month in Austin, Texas. SXSW EDU