North Central alumna brings history to life
When Joyce Marrie, Ph.D., became a Christian in 1973, she knew she wanted to enhance her career and do more with her life. At first,
How to start a business in college
Starting a business in college probably sounds daunting, maybe even impossible. North Central University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Entrepreneurship that allows you to learn, develop, and start your own business before you even earn a degree! Hear from Miriam Barnhart ’19 as she shares her journey through the North Central University Entrepreneurship degree program and talks about the business she recently launched from her college apartment!
ASL professor advocates for accessibility
As hundreds gathered at the 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute at the University of Minnesota, a North Central University professor stood on stage, helping to make the event accessible to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community by providing ASL-interpreting for the inspirational program. Regina Daniels, M.A., associate professor in the Carlstrom ASL-Interpreting Department, was honored to be part of the event.
Faculty book named to Gospel Coalition reading list
Dr. Amy Anderson shares her expertise in a new book on textual criticism, selected by The Gospel Coalition for a short list of “New Books You Should Read.”
North Central’s Top 2019 Predictions
2018 was a good year. Now that we are well into the new year, we want to make some trend predictions for 2019. If these are true, we have got a great year ahead of us!
Momentum Week supports end-of-semester success
North Central University’s Momentum Week offers stress-relieving activities to help students get through finals week to the finish line.
Top 10 NCU Moments of 2018
The holiday season brings all things merry and bright with family gatherings, the spirit of giving, and setting intentions for the new year to come. The holidays can also be an opportune time to reflect on the year, how things are different from this time last year, and all the things you have to be thankful for.
Greg Leeper named Vice President for Strategy and Online Education
President Scott Hagan has announced that Greg Leeper will be filling the new role of Vice President for Strategy and Online Education.
5 interview tips everyone should know
Your time in college is all in preparation for your career or ministry after graduation. Class projects, tests, and homework assignments are created to teach you applicable skills that will impress your future employer and give you a solid foundation to grow in your future career. But between classes, homework, and internships it can be easy to miss the first right of passage to landing your dream job right out of college: The Interview.
Why getting a degree in music performance could land you your dream job
Whether you are looking to pursue a career as a music pastor or get a degree in music performance, finding the right music university that tailors to your goals, style, and and values can prove to be difficult. Jake Felstow, alum and current drummer for Yam Haus, tells us about his journey in choosing a music performance degree and landing his dream job.
More than a hot meal: students serve the Franklin/Hiawatha homeless encampment
North Central University students raised money to provide hot meals for residents of the nearby Franklin/Hiawatha Encampment.
Men’s Soccer Team Wins NCCAA National Soccer Championship
North Central’s men’s soccer team put an exclamation point at the end of their season on Saturday night as they sailed to a 3-0 victory over Kentucky Christian University to clinch the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) national championship. The win represents the Rams’ first NCCAA Men’s Soccer National Championship in school history.
6 ways to get your finances in order while still in college
Getting your finances in order while still in college can set you up well when the real financial obligations begin to pile up and student loans kick in. Unless it has to do with loans or your weekly coffee budget, college finances aren’t often talked about so it’s hard to know where to start.
Rich and Robyn Wilkerson named university chancellors
North Central University has announced the appointment of Rev. Rich and Dr. Robyn Wilkerson as University Chancellors. Along with their role as chancellors, NCU’s College of Church Leadership will be renamed the Rich and Robyn Wilkerson College of Church Leadership.
Minneapolis Coffee Tour
Minneapolis is hub to many amazing third wave coffee shops, most of which are a short drive from the North Central University campus. We are pretty sure that in terms of cities with the “it” factor, Minneapolis is a Seattle rival, and we have the coffee scene to prove it.
Entrepreneurship graduate featured by Forbes and CCCU
Entrepreneurship major Shayna Fowler was recently featured by Forbes magazine and by the CCCU for her kickstarter, Khana, and its global impact. Read more about her story.
6 networking events for students in the Twin Cities
College is a great time to start building your network but it is easy to feel trapped in a bubble. Minneapolis has many great (free) networking opportunities that can get you off campus and in the midst of working professionals. Hello internships and job opportunities! Here is our list of 7 networking opportunities that are perfect for students!
North Central breaks retention records
For the second year in a row, North Central has posted record-high retention, according to Erin White, M.A., Dean of Student Advocacy. For any university, retention rates serve as a temperature check for the wellness of the university and an indicator of student success. Read more about the record-breaking rates at North Central!
North Central deans share stories, life lessons
During a fall chapel series, the deans of North Central’s undergraduate colleges spoke in four separate chapels to share heartfelt messages with the campus. Through stories, life philosophies, and biblical wisdom, the deans demonstrated the heart of what students experience daily in their classes.
North Central announces 2018 Alumni Award winners
The North Central University Alumni Board has announced the 2018 Alumni Award winners. Four alumni have been selected from dozens of nominations and will be officially presented and recognized at the upcoming Partners for Progress gala on October 25. Meet this year’s award winners!
5 ways to increase your prayer life in college
College can be one of the most disorienting times in your life and creating a schedule can seem like an uphill battle in the juggle of work, social life, faith, and homework! So it’s understandable if your everyday prayer time falls under your radar sometimes. Not to worry, it happens! But just to help, we have created 5 great tips for increasing your prayer life while in college.