Recent Now Magazine | North Central College

A group of North Central students would like to thank the alumni who donate to fine arts, athletics, the Annual Fund and campus facilities.

A Shared Mission

Business owners throughout the western suburbs generously support North Central College with donations

Finding the Class of ’51: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Leota Buss Ester’s goal is to personally deliver 60th reunion invitations to 120 class members in 28 states.

Sesquicentennial Capital Campaign: The Legacy Project-Riverwalk Gateway Connecting the Community

One of the first projects of the campaign will focus resources on the Riverwalk Gateway.

Walkway improvements—chosen by the Class of 2002 as a class gift—extend from Jefferson Plaza north to Benton Avenue.

A second phase of the campus beautification project is designed to improve the appearance of the well-traveled path known as the pedestrian spine.

Going Green Reaps Results

North Central College joins the ranks of outstanding universities and colleges nationwide that are leading the “green” movement.

College hosts reunion of ETS alumni

North Central College hosted a reunion of Evangelical Theological Seminary alumni.

Muganda honored with Goldwater recognition

Grace Muganda '12 earned an honorable mention in the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater National Scholarship program.

Autry named Forensics All-American

Nicole Autry ’11 was selected as part of the American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET) All-American Team.

Concert Choir hits high notes on European tour

Performing in some of the most hallowed cities and cathedrals in Europe created special memories for North Central’s Concert Choir.

Sightseeing via the Rome Marathon

Along with travel and performance schedules during the Concert Choir tour, professor David Schmitz found the energy to run the Rome Marathon.

Updated book gives an expanded view of campus

A new edition of “North Central College: A College in its Community” features additional photographs of campus by renowned photographer Chuck Savage.

New offerings for science majors

Recent developments signal the College’s ongoing commitment to its science curriculum and career preparation.

Japan disasters alter students’ plans

Life in Japan is gradually returning to normal for North Central student Ereka Funkhouser ’12.

Highlights from a lively calendar of events

North Central College shares highlights from several of its exciting events over recent months.

New surface, new look for stadium turf

This summer, the College will install a new state-of-the-art FieldTurf playing surface at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium for football, soccer and lacrosse.

Jim Harper 1957

North Central Alum Jim Harper shares about being one of the first African-American students at North Central College and how the experience influenced him.

LeRoy Roesti 1965

North Central Alum LeRoy Roesti shares his memories about music professor Paul Warren Allen.

Marti Healy 1967

North Central College Alum Marti Healy has published her third novel.

James E. Saloga 1968

North Central College Alum James E. Saloga has had a successful business law career spanning across different industries.