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Thanks to the support of generous alumni, parents and friends, Nebraska Wesleyan can continue providing students one-of-a-kind liberal arts experiences in a community that cares about their success. No matter who you are or what you’re passionate about, there’s a way for you to make a positive impact at NWU.

There’s no place like home… There’s no place like home…

Published: August 11, 2026

We can’t wait to welcome scores of alumni to campus for Wesleyan Weekend on October 22-25. With so much to do, it’s the perfect time to come visit.

Still, we know Wesleyan Weekend won’t work for absolutely everyone. But … good news! You don’t need to wait for homecoming to come home.

You are welcome here every day of the year. To make it easier to plan your next trip to campus, we’ve compiled a few schedules here. See what interests you—and pick your dates for an eventful trip back to University Place.

Drive In Style

Published

August 11, 2026

We are preparing an application for an official NWU license plate. To make this happen, we need 250 people to commit.

Johnson Hall gets some work done

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August 10, 2026

This summer, shovels hit the earth near Johnson Hall’s foundation. And curious alumni wanted to know the dirt: What’s happening to Nebraska Wesleyan’s quintessential women’s residence hall?

NWU unveils new branding and logos at Snyder Arena

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February 23, 2026

Nebraska Wesleyan University unveiled updated branding in a spirited Saturday afternoon on February 7 at Snyder Arena.

Lone P-Wolf makes solo row across the Atlantic

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February 23, 2026

If you assumed the Prairie Wolf was strictly a land mammal, we’d like to introduce you to Taryn Smith (’22).

Submit your nomination for Legends and Legacies

Published

February 23, 2026

Alumni awards are one of the most meaningful ways we recognize graduates who embody Nebraska Wesleyan’s values and make an impact in their communities and professions.

NWU tradition returns with Psychology Department’s Xtreme Rat Challenge

Rats and their student partners compete in the 2025 Xtreme Rat Challenge

A student rewards her rat during the 2025 Xtreme Rat Challenge.

A rat and its student trainer compete in the 2025 Xtreme Rat Challenge.

A student trainer rewards her rat during the 2025 Xtreme Rat Challenge.

Published

February 23, 2026

One of Nebraska Wesleyan University’s most unique traditions recently made its return to Acklie Hall of Science.

Student mentorship program “Wolf Tracks” wins pitch contest

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February 23, 2026

Each year, NWU students pitch ideas to strengthen the university at the Wayne & Elizabeth Brugman Leadership Summit & Pitch Contest. This year’s winners, senior Mady Schoffstall and sophomore Bruce Archambault, created Wolf Tracks, a mentorship program pairing seniors with first-year students to build community.