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Building an Intercultural Campus

North Park’s student cultural organizations play a vital role in campus life, reflecting the rich tapestry of the student body.

By Megan Gilmore BA ’05, MA ’13, MNA ’13

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Sister Skola

North Park has a longstanding partnership with Södra Vätterbygdens Folkhögskola.

Ellen Almer BA ’94

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Honoring Our Roots, Embracing the Future

North Park honors its Swedish roots while supporting its Hispanic population.

Ellen Almer BA ’94

First Word

First Word

What a glorious day! On a beautiful Saturday in early May, immersed in great joy and thanksgiving, …

Meet the Staff

Nurturing Intercultural Connections

Tessa Zanoni and Ruby Benigno, leaders of North Park University’s (NPU) Office of International …

Meet the Faculty

Everything Is Related

North Park University (NPU) Biology Professor Timothy Lin tells the same story to each new class …

Viking Strong

Connecting Cultures through Competition

Vikings have many reasons for committing to North Park, one of the most common being the people they meet on and off the court.

Alumni Spotlight

Breaking Barriers and Bridging Cultures

Melanie Fitzsimmons’ BA ’04 path after North Park University led her to the Dominican Republic, …

Alumni Spotlight

North Park at the Heart

For Ida Hiben BA ’12, MOL ’17and Josh Hiben BA ’12, MDiv ’18, North Park University (NPU) has been …

Seminary Spotlight

An Intercultural Approach to Faith

August 4, 2025

NPTS Teaching Fellow Armida Belmonte Stephens reflects on the significance of bringing her faith community’s culture to her teaching.

Student Spotlight

Distinguished Seniors

August 4, 2025

Each year, North Park University celebrates the exceptional achievements of two students with the Distinguished Senior Awards.

Snapshot

Commencement 2024

August 4, 2025

View a collection of photos from Commencement 2024.

Honors

North Park Recognizes Outstanding Alumni

August 4, 2025

North Park honors alumni into the Viking Hall of Fame and presents its Distinguished Alumni Award to a seminary alumna.

Giving

A Passion for Seminary Education

August 4, 2025

Both knew growing up that seminary might be in their future. A fifth-generation Covenanter, Jenna received a call to ministry when she was in confirmation …

FROM THE ARCHIVES

From the Archives

August 4, 2025

North Park University provides the Swedish-American Archives of Greater Chicago with archival infrastructure.

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