Search News Articles

Ella Ford has made history as the first Nebraska Wesleyan University student to receive the prestigious Pioneer Award from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective academic honor society, whose motto is "Let the love of learning rule humanity."

Nebraska Wesleyan University has once again earned national recognition for excellence in higher education, being named a Top Regional University and a Best Value in the U.S. News & World Report: Best Colleges 2026 rankings.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is proud to announce the students selected to participate in the Spring 2026 cohort of the Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP), a premier experiential learning opportunity that connects NWU students to high-impact internships available only in Washington, D.C.

Congratulations to the following students:

Meditation and yoga can be powerful tools. These practices offer mental, physical and social benefits, including:

1. Stress reduction: Both meditation and yoga activate the body’s relaxation response, lowering cortisol levels and anxiety.

Nebraska Wesleyan University is proud to announce a dynamic partnership with Sko Labs, Inc., a nonprofit organization known for its award-winning Professor Sko Science Show, which combines storytelling with science demonstrations to make STEM education accessible and fun.

Nebraska Wesleyan University held its annual Visions & Ventures Symposium on September 24. The day featured a full schedule of lectures and events centered on the theme of “Igniting Innovation.”
 

Nebraska Wesleyan University officially welcomed 412 new students in August, marking the start of their exciting academic journey. 

This year’s incoming class represents a broad regional mix, with 67% of students hailing from Nebraska. Other top states represented include Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Missouri, Kansas and Iowa.

Nebraska Wesleyan University graduate Zachary Weis ’24 has been awarded a prestigious $8,500 fellowship from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Weis is one of just 48 students nationwide to receive the 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship.

One of Nebraska Wesleyan University’s most celebrated alumni artists is featured this fall in a major exhibition at Elder Gallery in NWU’s Rogers Center for Fine Arts.

“Dorothy Antoinette LaSelle: Space Movements” opens September 5 and runs through December 14. 

At the annual Nebraska Wesleyan All-University Meeting on August 18, faculty and staff were honored for their years of service to the university. 

These individuals were celebrated for their unwavering dedication, their leadership, and the important role they play in making Nebraska Wesleyan a truly exceptional university.