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by Erin Hoffman and Derrick Gulley 

NWU tradition returns with Psychology Department’s Xtreme Rat Challenge
Student with rat on rope
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by Chris Basnett

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

After a three-year pause, the Xtreme Rat Challenge was back, with 23 students and their rat partners taking part in the 48th version of the event November 25 as part of NWU’s “Basic Learning Principles” course.

Giving Day is March 18-19
Four students at a table
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by Susy Miller

The Archway Fund is the cornerstone of support and philanthropy at Nebraska Wesleyan University. It supports scholarships and financial aid, academic departments, athletics, professors and staff, campus beautification, new technology, small class sizes, experiential learning, and more. 

It’s Academic Advising Season
An advisor meeting with a student
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As the temperatures drop, advising and registration season heats up. This is when your student will meet with their advisor to discuss how things are going this fall—and make a plan for their next semester at Nebraska Wesleyan.
This Is How We CARE
Meeting with a student
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Nebraska Wesleyan faculty and staff are relentlessly committed to our students’ academic progress and personal growth.

Dates to Remember:

August 4
Fall semester bills due

August 19
Move-in day

August 19-23
Prairie Wolves Welcome

August 24
First day of classes