New shoes: Alessio Tranchell steps into new role with enthusiasm

Alessio Tranchell conducting at Songs of the Season

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 Dec. 2 and 4 ushered in the Advent season for North Central University. Following the retirement of Larry Bach, former Dean of the College of Fine Arts (COFA) last spring, … Read more

‘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 COVID-19 pandemic still going strong, but North Central University students were also coming back to Minneapolis after the death of George Floyd over summer break—which shook not just Minneapolis but … Read more

Zarletti named Dean of the College of Fine Arts

Vincent Zarletti, Dean of the College of Fine Arts

Vice President for Academic Affairs Greg Leeper has announced that Vincent (Vinnie) Zarletti, D.W.S., has been appointed to serve as North Central University’s next Dean of the College of Fine Arts (COFA). Zarletti is a 2002 graduate of North Central and has served with distinction as a COFA faculty member since 2015. He holds a … Read more

Prepare ye the way of … ‘Godspell’ in a pandemic

Godspell logo on red background

When Assistant Professor Wayne Matthews (Fine Arts) selected “Godspell” for the spring musical several months ago, he could not have imagined that North Central University would still be operating under strict health and safety protocols amidst a global pandemic. But COVID-19 has lingered. Instead of performing several nights before a full house, the play will … Read more

All things worship leading with Jeff Deyo

Worship leading with Jeff Deyo of Sonic Flood

Jeff Deyo, North Central faculty member and former lead singer of Sonicflood, has years of experience in leading worship, songwriting, music production, and serving as a worship arts professor. Deyo works with students to train and equip them to be professionals in their fields through our Worship Live traveling worship teams, leading regularly in chapel, … Read more