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Student presenting at symposium

Your student’s work takes centerstage at NWU’s annual Student Symposium

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by Meghan Winchell

The end of the academic year is the time to celebrate our students’ academic achievements. Nebraska Wesleyan University’s “Student Symposium: Celebrating Research and Creative Endeavor” is April 29. 

Don’t get left on hold
Student at a computer
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by Ryan Cassell

As we look ahead to spring, this is a great time for a quick student check-in. Housing selection and fall course registration are coming up soon, and a smooth experience starts with confirming that there are no active holds on your student’s account. 

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.

Dates to Remember:

April 29
Research Symposium

May 4-8
Finals week

May 9
Commencement