OpenFieldNebraska Wesleyan · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Nebraska Wesleyan University is an independent Methodist liberal arts university in Lincoln, Nebraska. Renowned for pre-health sciences, theatre arts, business, social work, and undergraduate scientific research.
Nebraska Wesleyan offers 106 majors, minors, and pre-professional programs across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Features the Duane W. Acklie Hall of Science, the Olin Hall of Science, and the McDonald Theatre.
Admissions evaluate high school grade point average, academic trajectory, and extracurricular involvement under a test-optional framework. Graduate programs in nursing and athletic training require an accredited bachelor's degree with 3.0 GPA.
CAATE-accredited graduate program emphasizing sports emergency care, musculoskeletal evaluation, therapeutic rehabilitation, and biomechanical assessment.
Online and executive hybrid program preparing nurse managers in healthcare fiscal budgeting, quality improvement, clinical informatics, and health policy.
Intensive bench research program in recombinant DNA methods, macromolecular crystallography, enzymology, and cancer pharmacology at Acklie Hall of Science.
Covers software design architectures, algorithm analysis, relational database systems, cybersecurity, and applied machine learning.
Nationally recognized theatre conservatory program offering rigorous training in vocal technique, dance, classical stagecraft, and New York showcase auditions.
The most distinguished competitive merit award given to incoming freshmen exhibiting exceptional intellectual achievement and community leadership.
President of Nebraska Wesleyan University
Office of the President
Dr. Darrin Good is a population geneticist who serves as the 17th President of NWU, leading student research expansions and science facility endowments....
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Dr. Nathanael Fackler conducts research in bioinorganic chemistry, synthesis of copper and zinc complexes, and chemical education laboratory design....
View researcher profile ↗Associate Professor of Political Science
Department of Political Science
Dr. Kelly Clancy investigates gender politics, international human rights law, peacebuilding in post-conflict states, and civic participation pedagogies....
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