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Developing His Art
NWU junior is among 26 undergrads selected for Yale summer art program.
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Stickwork
Students help internationally-acclaimed artist build stick sculpture.
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Four Years
NWU announces graduation commitment.
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Beyond the Books
Wilderness class impacts students academically...and psychologically?
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Academics are about a whole lot more than the classroom here. We combine personal attention with a relentless focus on experiential and service learning. Our students build the skills, knowledge and confidence to compete with anybody. Explore our programs below:

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:

  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business, Accounting and Economics 
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Studies
  • Education
  • English
  • Forensic Science
  • Gender Studies
  • Global Studies
  • Health and Human Performance
  • History
  • Integrative Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Modern Languages
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  • Physics
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  • Pre-Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Religion and Philosophy
  • Social Work
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Theatre Arts

Wesleyan Advantage:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  • Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication
  • Bachelor of Science in Social Work
  • Health Care Management Certificate
  • Project Management Certificate

Graduate Programs:

  • Forensic Science Program
  • Forensic Science Seminars
  • Master of Arts in Historical Studies
  • Master of Science in Nursing
  • Post Master’s Certificate in Nursing
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Matriculation Convocation
Matriculation Convocation is the ceremonial kick-off to the new students' college careers.
First Day of Fall Semester
Welcome to the 2012-2013 academic year!
University Closed
Nebraska Wesleyan University is closed in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
Visions & Ventures Symposium
This year's Visions & Ventures Symposium theme is "Hard Time in Hard Times: Weighing the Social and Economical Impacts of America's Criminal Justice System." 
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New Integrative Studies Program Allows Students To Design Own Major
Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore Cole Gebhardt was raised on a farm near Aurora, Neb., and plans to one day own a self-sustained farm of his own.
Biology Student Named Fulbright Summer Participant
A first-year biology student has been selected as a Fulbright summer institute participant.
Students' Summer Studies Go Abroad
Three years ago a group of Nebraska Wesleyan University students traveled to Guatemala where they helped the organization Constru Casa build a house for an impoverished family.
Biology Professor Wins Faculty Teaching Award
Students in Garry Duncan’s biology classes are expected to come to class with their reading assignments and questions already completed.
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