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North Central athletes help elementary school students read|NCU athletes read to elementary students

NCU Rams help launch Read to the Final Four initiative

North Central basketball students helped kick off “reading season” for elementary school students in Minneapolis. While at the school, NCU Rams athletes visited with students, talked about playing basketball, and read out loud to the students. Read the full story.

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10 tips for finding the best college scholarships

Scholarships are free money for college, and they will help you to graduate with the least amount of debt possible! Here are our tips and resources on finding college scholarships. Enter to win a $1,000 scholarship to North Central University!

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CarePackageForStudents

How to create the best care package for college students

There’s nothing quite like feeling that someone was thinking of you and cared enough to send a letter or a package in the mail—especially when you’re away from home. While college students are busy with their classes, extra-curricular activities, and friends, they still often miss home.

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News - Business degree and education degree placement rates

Class of 2018 finds great jobs after graduation

In the three months since North Central University’s spring commencement exercises, the Class of 2018 has been busy pursuing their dreams and gainful employment in their fields of study, and Business and Education graduates have achieved 100-percent placement in career-related jobs.

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College life tips - North Central

10 tips to kick off your school year well

Ready or not, the school year will be starting before you know it. Not sure how to start your college courses well? Check out these tips for how you can create a time management plan, set goals, and more. Start your semester strong and download our free tip sheet.

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The best state to go to college: Minnesota

Whatever your outlook on Minnesota, it’s important to look past the temperatures and into all that Minnesota has to offer college students. From opportunities with Fortune 500 companies to joining a community that values diversity and healthy lifestyles, Minnesota is a dynamic state that gives college students experiences and opportunities that they might not get elsewhere.

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Your Future Is Bold recruitment marketing

Your future is bold: behind the scenes of our new campaign

High school students receive hundreds of pieces of college mail and email throughout the year. And it doesn’t take long for every piece of mail to blend together. The designs all start to look the same, and the messaging just feels mushy. We’ve had enough of this.

This year at North Central, we wanted to create a campaign that students could relate to—one that would cut through the clutter and fluffy marketing. We wanted this campaign to be one that would mean something to future students (and to us), and that would inspire people to choose a Christian college that has the potential to change their life.

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North Central alumni clown|North Central alumni clown

A world-class clown

North Central alumnus Randy Christensen wanted to be taken seriously as a pastor when an invitation to try clowning ended up changing his ministry path and his life.

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time management tips for college students

10 ways to grow your time management skills over the summer

One of the best ways to ensure your success in college is to have excellent time management skills. Your college years will be busy–full of schoolwork, attending classes, going to events, and any participating in extracurricular activities. It is important to know your schedule and have a great understanding of your daily and weekly schedule in order to stay on top of assignments and tests, and be able to plan for fun activities as well.

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7 Reasons to get worship leader training|Jeff Deyo leads worship at NFAF

Jeff Deyo to lead worship at National Youth Convention

North Central University’s Jeff Deyo will be the worship leader at the Assemblies of God National Youth Convention in Houston, July 30–August 3, 2018. He’ll be joined by eight NCU alumni and others to lead the expected 10,000 students in worship at the convention.

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Blog Best Undergraduate Christian Education Programs

How to identify the best undergraduate christian education programs

Teachers shape people. You know that from experience. If you think your calling is in education, you’ve probably had teachers who inspired you. You may also sense how difficult it is to be an excellent teacher. In the best undergraduate Christian education programs, you’ll learn the skills and knowledge to perform a teacher’s complex tasks well. You’ll also grow in the character and wisdom needed to become a positive, life-shaping influence on your students.

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Blog best books for college students

How summer reading can prepare you for the upcoming school year

Reading is a skill that’s not only essential for school, but also beneficial to cultivate for your whole life. Whether you’re looking for the best books for college freshman or for motivational books for college students, we have the reading tips and the book recommendations for you.

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Blog - Bible courses

How your Bible courses can shape your college experience

Attending an accredited Christian college or university means that no matter what degree you pursue, you will receive an education taught from a biblical perspective as well as additional Bible courses. This unique curriculum maximizes both your academic and spiritual experience during college.

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