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

North Central announces new Director of Safety and Emergency Management

Michael Woods, new Director of Safety and Emergency Management

North Central University is pleased to announce that Michael Woods ’17 has been named Director of Safety and Emergency Management. Woods’ appointment follows a comprehensive overhaul of the Office of Campus Safety and Security. Under the new structure, the director will oversee a team of five full-time security professionals—including a Lieutenant of Safety and Emergency … Read more

Computer project provides skills, serves neighbors

This past spring, Director of the School of Technology Colin Miller, MAR, had students in his Computer Architecture class build computers. Miller planned to use them for the School of Technology. At the same time, the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on public spaces was causing significant challenges for people who depend on libraries for access to … Read more

Celebrating 90 years: Rev. Frank J. Lindquist responds to challenge

Picture of North Central and Minneapolis skyline with "90 years" logo superimposed on top.

On October 6, 1930, a small group of students gathered in the auditorium of the Minneapolis Gospel Tabernacle as the very first class of the new North Central Bible Institute. Today, 90 years later, we mark this day with gratitude and joy at what God has done, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to … Read more

Why a George Floyd Memorial Scholarship is Good for American Higher Education

George Floyd memorial service

Photo by: Isaiah Rustad By Scott Hagan, Ph.D., President, North Central University In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death a controversial movement has begun. On June 4th, North Central University hosted the private family memorial service for George Floyd. When a representative from the Floyd family asked if we were interested in holding the memorial … Read more

New culinary experience coming to campus this fall

NCU Cafe

North Central University partners with Sodexo, Welsh to create new campus culinary experience When students return to the North Central University (NCU) campus in August after being off campus since mid-March, they will be eating in a completely renovated dining facility featuring best-in-class food options. Under a new 10-year contract with Sodexo, an international dining … Read more