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²ÝݮӰÊÓer Magazine Winter 2025

Articles in This Issue

First Word

This edition of the ²ÝݮӰÊÓer celebrates our love of Chicago and the selfless service of our esteemed faculty, staff, and alumni.

Meet the Staff: Coping with a Curveball

²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s Office of Financial Aid quickly adapted to the challenges of the revised FAFSA, ensuring students received uninterrupted support through collaborative and proactive efforts.

Meet the Faculty: Providing a Foundation for Teachers

Dr. Jerri A. Haynes was appointed the new dean of the School of Education, bringing extensive experience in K–12 education, teacher preparation, and data-driven strategies to enhance programming and partnerships.

Seminary Spotlight: The Practical Theologian

Dr. Max Lee, appointed as the Paul W. Brandel Chair of Biblical Studies at ²ÝݮӰÊÓ Theological Seminary, emphasizes the mutual importance of theological training and pastoral care.

Student Spotlight: Base Camp–Brandel Library

Brandel Library serves as student hub, offering study spaces, academic resources, and a welcoming environment for clubs and connections throughout the day.

Viking Strong: Leveling Up

Launched in 2023, the Esports program has quickly grown into a thriving initiative offering competitive gaming and industry opportunities.

NPU Loves Chicago

More than 230 ²ÝݮӰÊÓ volunteers participated in the first campus-wide Service Day, serving 27 local sites and strengthening community connections.

A Small but Mighty Ship

The Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management has spent 25 years empowering nonprofits through tailored workshops, professional development, and impactful conferences.

A Legacy of Compassion

The legacy of ²ÝݮӰÊÓ graduate and missionary Dr. Paul Carlson, who gave his life protecting Congolese patients, continues to inspire global mission work rooted in partnership, trust, and service.

Snapshot: Homecoming 2024

View a collection of photos from Homecoming 2024.

Alumni Spotlight

²ÝݮӰÊÓ alumni Charlotte Manning and Ted Helwig embody the university’s values through creative pursuits and decades of legal advocacy, respectively.

Honors: ²ÝݮӰÊÓ Recognizes Outstanding Alumni

²ÝݮӰÊÓ honored alumni Tim Nelson, Mark Lee, and Laura and Krist Werling for their professional achievements, community impact, and continued commitment to the university’s values.

Giving: Hoops, Heart, and Home

Doug and Nancy Palm, passionate ²ÝݮӰÊÓ alumni, have supported athletics and first-generation college students for decades.

From the Archives

²ÝݮӰÊÓ’s 99th Homecoming celebrated the university’s history and traditions, connecting students, alumni, and the community.

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