Nebraska Wesleyan University

🌍 NWU + Phi Kappa Phi = A richer study abroad experience.

🐺 Nebraska Wesleyan junior Arabelle Horst is one of just 75 students nationwide to receive a study abroad grant by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi! She'll use the grant to study for three weeks in Mexico City.

🗣️ "I remember talking to Dr. (Nathaniel) Smith, and he was talking about what a small campus community can do for you. I really liked the idea of getting to know your professors a lot more, as well as being really involved," Arabelle said of choosing NWU.

📖 Read Arabelle's story here: https://tinyurl.com/3prdfwxx

🚧 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨! 🚧

⚠️ You may see some construction around one of our historic and beloved residence halls as we complete a planned upgrade to Johnson Hall to protect and preserve the building for years to come. While the work may look a bit messy right now, it’s short-term and part of our ongoing commitment to our residential community. We’re building for the future, and excited for what’s ahead! ⚠️

🏗️ Until the work is complete, here's a look at what Johnson Hall looked like during and after construction in 1947, and what's taking place today!

Happy 1st day on the job to Luis Garcia!

Luis is a reentry program intern at the Center for People in Lincoln. The NWU criminology major will help people find resources, jobs, housing and support to be successful after release from incarceration.

“My goal is to gain real life experience in my field. This will let me see how prepared I am and where I need improvement if I want to keep doing this work,” he said.

“One reason I knocked on this organization’s door was to give back to a group that was with me [in the years before I transferred to NWU.] They not only gave me a scholarship; they gave me guidance and requested accountability on my behalf. This is a form of paying it back.”

🗣 The Nebraska Wesleyan University Choir recently wrapped up its "Lead With Love" tour across the Midwest! With stops in Iowa, Michigan, Indiana, and Nebraska, the group spread its message of hope and harmony through collaborations with high school choirs at each event.

🎹 Congrats to Prof. Tom Trenney for his profile in the latest 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘖𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵!

“A piece of advice I often share—because it mattered to me when I heard it—is that you need to be you and let the people you’re working with be them. We all carry music within us. The courage to share it—and the generosity to receive it from others—is sacred work.”
Tom Trenney, NWU assistant professor of music

🌍 Another year, another milestone.

🐺 Nebraska Wesleyan Students Murslen Mudhafar, Daniela Garcia, and Ashton Barlow were each awarded Gilman scholarships this spring, raising NWU's total to 75 Gilman scholars since the program began in 2001.

🏫 What does that mean? It means Nebraska Wesleyan is a top producer of Gilman scholars among schools of fewer than 5,000 students over the 25-year history of the program. This recognition reflects our commitment to helping our students participate in international experiences that help them gain competitive career skills and global networks.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3bcep8

🎓 It's a commencement re-"cap"!

We're still thinking about last Saturday's commencement ceremony. Have a great summer, Prairie Wolves!

🎓 What a day. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!