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NWU senior Gunnar Nelson shares how language has shaped his present, and his future

August 4, 2026

NWU's Kaiden Aaronson is working at the University of Nebraska Medical Center this summer.

NWU partnering with UNMC in biomedical research program

July 16, 2026

Taryn Smith rows her boat in the Atlantic Ocean.

NWU grad Taryn Smith reflects on solo row across the Atlantic Ocean

February 3, 2026

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Colin Wojtkiewicz competing in the hammer throw.

Guidance from NWU staff and faculty lead Wojtkiewicz to bright future

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.

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