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Modern Languages Department

Career Center

Personal attention helped Max Pearson blend his interests and launch a unique career

Published

September 3, 2026

It took a little schicksal.

But Max Pearson’s unique combination of interests, and some help from committed mentors at Nebraska Wesleyan University, led him to an unexpected career opportunity.

What’s “schicksal”? Well, it’s German for “fate”.

Greek Life

Biology Department

Jakob Cadwallader (’26) named a runner-up for Theta Chi’s top collegiate honor

Published

September 1, 2026

Nebraska Wesleyan University built on its strong record with Theta Chi fraternity’s most prestigious honor this month, as Jakob Cadwallader (’26) was named second runner-up for Theta Chi’s Colley Award.

Athletic Training

Track and Field

Guidance from NWU staff and faculty lead Wojtkiewicz to bright future

Colin Wojtkiewicz competing in the hammer throw.

Published

July 31, 2026

With support from NWU faculty and staff, Colin Wojtkiewicz found his calling with Nebraska Wesleyan’s master of athletic training (MAT) program.

Communication Studies Department

Study Abroad

NWU professor's German outreach leads to publication on "safe spaces" in higher education

Published

July 29, 2026

Professors Karla and Travis Jensen can take a gardener’s share of credit for tending the growth of learning opportunities for Nebraska Wesleyan University students over many years.

Transfer students

NWU recognized by Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll

NWU was named to the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll.

Published

July 22, 2026

Nebraska Wesleyan is one of just 275 college nationwide to earn a spot on the 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Transfer Honor Roll.

FBLA

Business, Accounting and Economics Department

Two NWU national champs highlight successful FBLA national conference

Published

June 18, 2026

Tavian Willsea and Conor Willeke brought home titles for NWU in their national FBLA competitions.

Study Abroad

Faculty and Staff

Three faculty-led trips take NWU students around the world

NWU students in front of a pyramid in Egypt.

NWU students in front of the statue of David.

NWU students exploring ancient ruins in Egypt.

NWU students marvel at the statue of David.

NWU students in front of the Sphinx in Egypt.

Published

June 12, 2026

Three faculty-led study abroad experiences this summer — to Egypt, Italy, and Mexico — highlight the opportunities available to NWU students with an interest in learning abroad.

Faculty and Staff

New grant sustains artful collaboration between campus and community

Published

June 4, 2026

Northeast Lincoln’s University Place Creative District (UPCD) received an impactful $97,000 economic development grant through the Nebraska Arts Council (NAC) this spring.

Theatre Department

Alumni and Friends

From NWU to Radio City Music Hall and back, Eoghan Hartley (’16) inspires next generation of P-Wolf theatre students

NWU alumnus Eoghan Hartley, talks about his experience as a stage manager at Radio City Music Hall.

NWU alumnus Eoghan Hartley talks about his experience as a stage manager at Radio City Music Hall. Among the students listening is Samantha Wellenbring, who is stage managing Pinewood Bowl's production of Annie this summer.

Published

June 2, 2026

In the heat of July, when Samantha Wellenbring is busy stage managing Pinewood Bowl’s production of Annie, she’ll be able to fall back on the knowledge she’s gained in Nebraska Wesleyan’s theatre department, and the experiences shared with her from a successful alumnus.

Study Abroad

Political Science Department

NWU junior Arabelle Horst awarded Phi Kappa Phi study abroad grant

Published

June 2, 2026

Nebraska Wesleyan junior Arabelle Horst was awarded a study abroad grant by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.