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Weis awarded prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

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September 4, 2025

Nebraska Wesleyan University graduate Zachary Weis ’24 has received a fellowship from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, one of only 48 students nationwide to earn the award.

Elder Gallery: Dorothy Antoinette LaSelle Exhibit 2025

An abstract geometric painting, "Afterfruit of Sadness," 1952, by Dorothy Antoinette LaSelle

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August 29, 2025

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.

Faculty and Staff

NWU faculty and staff honored with service awards

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August 19, 2025

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

First NWU TEDx part of annual Visions & Ventures Symposium

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August 15, 2025

Nebraska Wesleyan University will host the Vision & Ventures Symposium: "Igniting Innovation" on September 24 at O’Donnell Auditorium. This annual, student-driven event brings together the university and the broader community to focus on a significant national issue.

Health and Human Performance Department

NWU and UNMC launch accelerated pathway to Master of Public Health

Ali Khan, Dean, UNMC College of Public Health, and Darrin Good, NWU President.

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August 8, 2025

Nebraska Wesleyan University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Public Health have partnered to launch a new accelerated program that allows students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in public health in just five years.

Theatre Department

“Punk Rock Romeo and Juliet” shreds with P-Wolf-heavy cast and crew

Flatwater Shakespeare’s “Punk Rock Romeo and Juliet”

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August 7, 2025

With its latest production, Lincoln’s Flatwater Shakespeare Company puts an unexpected spin on one of the most popular plays ever written.

Music Department

Cheever joins NWU as Director of Bands

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August 1, 2025

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

Fuess receives White Award for Internationalization

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July 22, 2025

This year’s White Award for Internationalization went to Professor Jo Ann Fuess, chair of NWU's Department of Modern Languages.

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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July 17, 2025

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.

Decker named CSC Second Team Academic All-American

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July 16, 2025

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.