Early this semester, North Central University experienced the loss of beloved student Micah Pennington, a 22-year-old senior on the brink of graduating and earning his undergraduate degree in Fine Arts and Church Leadership. Micah was—and is—adored by many students here on campus, and thus his passing has left behind a lot of grieving hearts. I...
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North Central Woman’s Basketball Hopes for a UMAC Playoff Return
Bethany Shield drives the ball during a game against Karli Skog of the St. Scholastica Saints at the Clark-Danielson Gymnasium in Minneapolis Jan. 29. The Rams had a lead through most of the game, but lost it in the fourth, finishing the game 10 points back, 66-77. The North Central University women’s basketball team is...
North Central student passes away on campus; funeral held in F.J. Lindquist Sanctuary
President Scott Hagan comforts Steve Pennington in the F.J. Lindquist Sanctuary at North Central University during Micah Pennington’s funeral service on Jan. 18, 2020. Senior at North Central, Micah Pennington, passed away at his residence in Carlson Hall due to natural causes. A senior interdisciplinary studies major at North Central University who was nine credits...
President Donald Trump holds a rally at Target Center in Minneapolis
After coming close to taking Minnesota in 2016 Trump looks to swing voters for 2020 On Oct. 10 President Donald Trump held a 2020 election campaign one mile away from campus on Oct. 10 at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The two-and-a-half-hour event led to a days’ worth of activity in downtown, starting with a...
Men and Women Golf Update
Looking at how both teams have improved over last year The North Central University Men’s and Women’s golf teams are in full swing! Both teams look forward to competing in the upcoming UMAC championship which will be held in Becker, Minn. at Pebble Creek Golf Club on October 3rd thru 5th. The Men’s team finished...
North Central Launches A New Online Program
North Central launches a new online program in partnership with churches nationwide. To begin the fall 2019 semester, North Central University launched their new online opportunities that would allow students to major in one of five degree programs from the convenience of their home. With 11 different academic partnerships with churches across the US, North...
NCU Opens a MultiCultural Center
Bill Green Discusses the new MultiCultural Center For those returning to North Central University there may be a change in scenery when they walk by the Director of Multicultural Engagement Bill Green’s new office. The change of pace started with the vacancy of the office Director Green now resides in. This led to the birth...
Wayne Matthews Stars in General Mills Cheerios Commercial
Professor Wayne Matthews starred in a national broadcasted Cheerios commercial with his granddaughter over the summer of 2019. North Central University assistant theater professor gets national recognition by starring in a national broadcast commercial over the summer. Professor Wayne Matthews acted in the main role for a Cheerios Commercial that aired over 4,582 times in...
Opinion: The Need For a Multicultural Center AT North Central
North Central can prove its devotion for its inclusion in diversity with a Multicultural Center While North Central University has made progress in the realm of race relations in the past year with the introduction of Latinos Unidos, Asian Student Alliance, and the Black Student Union, further progress can be made as the physical campus...
New Fine Arts Professor Is Bringing His Musical Style To North Central
Ellington Porter Using His Experiences To Inspire NCU Music Programs North Central University’s College of Fine Arts hired a new professor at the beginning of fall semester, bringing his musical style and gospel influence to campus. The new associate professor of fine arts, Ellington Porter, is a recording artist with more than 10 albums. He...