Program areas at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Instruction - Nebraska Wesleyan University (nwu or University) is a liberal arts institution dedicated to academic excellence and the development of the individual student. All academic programs consist of face-to-face instruction and integration of the liberal arts perspective regardless of major. Nwu serves approximately 1,500 traditional undergraduates earning bachelor's degrees on a residential campus. Approximately 200 adult undergraduate and graduate students attend classes on the lincoln campus. U.s. news & world report has named nwu a top regional University. In 2014, Nebraska Wesleyan launched a new program of general education for all undergraduate students (traditional and adult) called the archway curriculum. It integrates learning across disciplinary boundaries, enhances learning through non-classroom experiences, and weaves skill development throughout the academic program. The archway curriculum has been nationally heralded within higher education as a progressive model of liberal learning for the 21st century. In january 2019, nwu opened duane w. acklie hall of science, its first academic building in 36 years. Nwu consistently produces top prestigious scholarship winners including fulbright, truman, gilman, and goldwater scholars. The University is a nationally-recognized leader for combined excellence in academics and athletics, ranking tenth in the nation (among all divisions) with 181 academic all-americans and sixth in the nation for ncaa postgraduate scholarships.
Academic support - Nebraska Wesleyan University instructional programs are strengthened by the University library, instructional technology and computer services, global engagement office, various University forum and lecture series as well as the support of professional development for faculty.
Student services - Nebraska Wesleyan University's living and learning environment focuses on student success through development of the whole person. Student well-being and personal growth are supported by services in career guidance, health services including counseling, organizational involvement and multiple enrichment opportunities. About 30% of traditional students compete in intercollegiate athletics (21 sports). Nwu is a member of ncaa division iii, competing in the american rivers conference. The prairie wolves have celebrated many conference wins as well as a national championship in men's basketball in 2018.
Who funds Nebraska Wesleyan University
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Federal funding details
Federal agency | CFDA code | Program name | Amount |
---|
Department of Education | 84.268 | FEDERAL DIRECT STUDENT LOANS | $10,215,619 |
Department of Education | 84.425 | EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND | $2,445,352 |
Department of Education | 84.425 | EDUCATION STABILIZATION FUND | $2,356,634 |
...and 16 more federal grants / contracts |
Personnel at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Trisha Gade-Jones | Vice President for Finance and Administration | $145,906 | 2022-05-31 |
William Motzer | Vice President for Enroll and Marketing | $177,430 | 2022-05-31 |
Sarah Kelen | Vice President for Student Life | $122,754 | 2022-05-31 |
Jennifer Ziegler | Dean / Faculty | $109,541 | 2022-05-31 |
Mary Hawk | Director of Development / Faculty | $103,070 | 2022-05-31 |
...and 16 more key personnel |
Financials for Nebraska Wesleyan University
Revenues | FYE 05/2022 | FYE 05/2021 | % Change |
---|
Total grants, contributions, etc. | $11,268,632 | $9,320,869 | 20.9% |
Program services | $69,606,871 | $68,680,590 | 1.3% |
Investment income and dividends | $3,537,382 | $1,509,361 | 134.4% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $144,310 | $132,779 | 8.7% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $4,520,111 | $643,121 | 602.8% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $652,255 | $237,639 | 174.5% |
Total revenues | $89,729,561 | $80,524,359 | 11.4% |
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Le Moyne College | 501(c)(3) | Syracuse, NY | $160,365,899 |
Simpson College | 501(c)(3) | Indianola, IA | $65,440,867 |
Presbyterian College | 501(c)(3) | Clinton, SC | $88,923,776 |
Northwestern Media (UNWSP) | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $124,304,779 |
Virginia Wesleyan University | 501(c)(3) | Virginia Beach, VA | $75,316,458 |
Hamline University | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $121,598,753 |
Marywood University | 501(c)(3) | Scranton, PA | $109,929,749 |
Georgetown College | 501(c)(3) | Georgetown, KY | $70,520,784 |
Data update history
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsHigher ed institutions
Issues
Education
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 5000 Saint Paul Ave
- Lincoln, NE 68504
- Metro area
- Lincoln, NE
- County
- Lancaster County, NE
- Website URL
- nebrwesleyan.edu/Â
- Phone
- (402) 465-2119
- Facebook page
- NebraskaWesleyanÂ
- Twitter profile
- @newesleyanÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 47-0376524
- Fiscal year end
- May
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1887
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- B42: Undergraduate College (4-year)
- NAICS code, primary
- 611310: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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