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Professor with Ukrainian roots lauds farmers as war with Russia nears two-year anniversary

Professor with Ukrainian roots lauds farmers as war with Russia nears two-year anniversary

February 14, 2024

NWU partners with Malone Center for youth clinic

January 19, 2024

U.S. Department of Education slowly releases FAFSA

U.S. Department of Education slowly releases FAFSA

January 5, 2024

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Balancing baseball and business, Hughes returns to diamond after injury

Published: May 7, 2024

On the last day of the fall baseball season in 2022, Theo Hughes (’24) thought he’d never again be able to play the sport loved.

NWU Choir and Jazz Choir to hold season finale

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NWU Choir and Jazz Choir to hold season finale

Published

May 3, 2024

The Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir and Jazz Choir will culminate their 2023-24 season with a concert tour inspired by civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

From the West Coast to the Midwest: How one MSW student will graduate to pursue her dream

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From the West Coast to the Midwest: How one MSW student will graduate to pursue her dream

Published

May 1, 2024

After trading the big city vibes of Los Angeles for the serene landscapes of Nebraska, Tina Hurd (MSW ’24) found herself at a crossroads in 2015.

“I was starting a new chapter in my life, and I thought where do I want to go and what do I want to do?”

Commencement set for May 4

Business, Accounting and Economics Department

Commencement set for May 4

NWU's 134th Commencement is set for Saturday, May 4.

Jeanette Milius, Ph.D., associate professor of accounting, is retiring after serving NWU for 7 years.

Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters will be bestowed upon Judith (Trimble) Maurer (’69) and Keith Mauer (’69).

Tami Thompson, Ph.D., associate professor of business administration, is retiring after 21 years.

Jason Ball (’00), president and CEO of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, will deliver this year’s address.

Published

April 26, 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University will confer degrees to almost 400 students during its 134th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4.

Lincoln YMCA, NWU students collaborate to enhance community impact

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

History Department

Lincoln YMCA, NWU students collaborate to enhance community impact

NWU students collaborate with YMCA staff during this semester's problem solving event.

Published

April 23, 2024

The YMCA of Lincoln recently joined forces with students from Nebraska Wesleyan University (NWU) for a problem-solving competition aimed at increasing awareness, inclusivity, and participation in the YMCA's programs.

Klinkebiel receives Holder Fellowship to enhance sleep, dreaming course

Psychology Department

Klinkebiel receives Holder Fellowship to enhance sleep, dreaming course

Dr. Chelsea Klinkebiel, assistant professor of psychology, awarded the 2024 Holder Fellowship.

Published

April 16, 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University awarded Chelsea Klinkebiel, assistant professor of psychology, the annual 2024 Holder Fellowship for Instructional Improvement, to recognize her instructional innovation and teaching excellence.

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