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Music Department
Cheever joins NWU as Director of Bands
Professor Zach Cheever
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Nebraska Wesleyan University is proud to welcome Professor Zach Cheever as the new director of bands. Cheever brings a dynamic blend of artistry, conducting experience and a strong passion for student mentorship to NWU’s music program.
Faculty and Staff
Wilson named Advisor of the Year
Professor Samantha Wilson demonstrates blood pressure checks to a room full of students.
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When a Nebraska Wesleyan University student fell sick and was hospitalized during fall finals, the impact on her semester could have been tremendous. But Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance Samantha Wilson, her academic advisor, stepped in to minimize the damage. “She helped me communicate with professors.

Decker named CSC Second Team Academic All-American
Avery Decker with a javelin.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University graduate student Avery Decker has been named to the 2024–25 Academic All-America® Women's Track & Field/Cross Country Second Team, as selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC), the organization announced Tuesday.

Faculty and Staff
Wortmann earns NWU's top teaching award
Professor Sue Wortman
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The Prouty, Nebraska Wesleyan University's top teaching award, went to Professor Susan Wortmann in her 15th year at NWU, and her 25th in the classroom. Her strengths as a professor shined in students’ nomination letters and course evaluations.

NWU students named to spring semester academic honors list
Professor Nathaniel Cunninghap at a digital screen teaching in front of students.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University has announced its 2025 spring semester academic honors list recognizing undergraduate students with superior academic performance.

Students earning at least a 3.75 semester grade point average while completing a full-time course load of as least 12 credit hours of graded work are eligible for consideration.