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Lenners wins A-R-C male scholar athlete of the year

Garrett Lenners, '23, wins the Duane Shroeder Male Scholar Athlete of the year from the A-R-C.

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January 9, 2024

Nebraska Wesleyan University 's men’s track & field student athlete, Garrett Lenners ‘23, has been selected as 2022-23 Duane Schroeder Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, awarded by the American Rivers Conference.

NWU closed Tuesday, January 9, due to inclement weather

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January 9, 2024

Due to inclement weather, NWU will be closed today, January 8. Blowing and driving snow, additional accumulation and slick road conditions are expected through the morning.

NWU closed Monday, January 8, due to winter weather

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January 7, 2024

Due to inclement weather that is in the forecast, NWU will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 8.

Graduate and Adult Students

Social Work Department

Rae Sallae

NWU grad student, refugee inspired to change American justice system

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January 4, 2024

Rae Sallae was very young when she knew she wanted to pursue the American Dream.

By chance or by intention? How one Lincoln neighborhood houses a NWU twist

L to R NWU athletes: Quinn Keller, Owen Anthony and Reagen Halle near their homes on Dawson Creek Drive.

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December 27, 2023

Coaches are known for logging many miles––sometimes thousands of miles––to find the right player for their team.

Lenners named finalist for A-R-C Male Scholar Athlete of the Year

Garret Lenners receives award after a track and field event.

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December 21, 2023

Nebraska Wesleyan University 's men’s track & field student athlete, Garrett Lenners ‘23, has been named a finalist for the 2022-23 Duane Schroeder Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, handed out by the American Rivers Conference.

Chris Swift

Business, Accounting and Economics Department

Exemplary Teacher of the Year

Swift named Exemplary Teacher of the Year

Chris Swift awarded 2023 Teacher of the Year award.

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December 19, 2023

Chris Swift, associate professor of business administration, has been awarded the 2023-24 Exemplary Teacher of the Year.

Biotechnology

Transfer students

Southeast Community College

SCC, NWU ink agreement for biotechnology students to transfer credits

Dr. Paul Illich, SCC president, and Bill Motzer, vice president for enrollment management at NWU, sign the Biotechnology Pathway Agreement.

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December 14, 2023

Students who complete an Associate of Science in Biotechnology degree from Southeast Community College will soon have the opportunity to transfer those hours to Nebraska Wesleyan University and pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Music Department

Psychology Department

Study Abroad

Biology Department

Rwanda

NWU student hopes to leverage musical talent for Alzheimer’s research

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December 7, 2023

A Nebraska Wesleyan University student is hoping that her passion for family and music could one-day provide breakthrough research for Alzheimer’s patients.

NWU's Gold Rush dance team wins regional championship in first-ever appearance

NWU Gold Rush dance team at the UDA Spirit of the Midwest Challenge with their first-place trophy.

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December 5, 2023

The Nebraska Wesleyan University Gold Rush dance team has won the UDA Spirit of the Midwest Challenge during its first-ever trip to the regional event.