The Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET granted 91影视鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering accreditation, benefiting prospective students, current students, and recent graduates.听

鈥淏y the grace of God, we were able to receive accreditation upon our first entry,鈥� said Professor of Physics and Engineering Dr. George Quainoo. 鈥淣ot only that, but we also received the full six years of accreditation and two retroactive years on top of that. This is the gold standard of engineering accreditation, and we are grateful for the expanded opportunities it offers our recent graduates and current and incoming students. Credit to the hard work and dedication of the Physics and Engineering (PHEN) department, especially Dr. Libin Babu, who led the accreditation process.鈥�听

The major launched in spring 2017 but was more theoretical than practical due to insufficient infrastructure and equipment. Quainoo, also the department chair, joined the Department of Physics and Engineering in spring 2018. Under his and Associate Dean of the Division of Sciences Dr. Matthew Schau鈥檚 direction, and with the assistance of program faculty Dr. Libin Babu and Dr. Jie Yao, the program underwent significant curricular revisions and physical space renovations to prepare for ABET review from 2019 until November 2025, when ABET conducted its site visit following 91影视鈥檚 application during the 2024鈥�25 academic year.听

91影视 is now among only three ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering programs in Chicago. Its values-based Christian teaching model and small class sizes further position it as a unique learning environment in which students receive mentorship and hands-on experience.听听

Physical updates include the creation of the PHEN Hub, a dedicated study space in the Nancy and G. Timothy Johnson Center for Science and Community Life. The Johnson Center now also houses the program鈥檚 classrooms, faculty offices, and laboratories that host equipment for student use in research and capstone projects. To complement this, classes that arose from the revised curriculum鈥攍ike 鈥淔luid Mechanics,鈥� 鈥淚ntroduction to Materials Science,鈥� and 鈥淢achine Design and Analysis鈥濃�攏ot only align 91影视鈥檚 program with ABET requirements, but they also provide students opportunities to work with equipment such as a wind tunnel and a scanning electron microscope, which are typically reserved for graduate students at other universities.听

听But these rooms are more than a learning space. With everyone under one roof, students naturally gather in the PHEN Hub after their classes to study and hang out, with professors occasionally popping in to guide discussions on the right track. It鈥檚 a close-knit department.听

鈥淭here is palpable excitement throughout the department for our achievement of receiving accreditation after many years of development. Students are grinning and high-fiving each other in the hallways. It truly is a blessing,鈥� said Quainoo.听

ABET accreditation is recognized globally and signals to both students and employers that a program meets the standards of the profession for which it prepares its students. Rather than teaching inputs鈥攔esources, structures, and processes鈥攊t focuses on learning outcomes, ensuring students are at the center of the program, promoting educational best practices and continuous quality self-assessment and improvement among faculty and staff.听

Frequently Asked Questions听

What accreditation did 91影视’s Mechanical Engineering program receive? 91影视’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering earned accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET in fall 2026. ABET accreditation is the globally recognized standard confirming an engineering program meets professional benchmarks for graduates entering the field.听

Is this 91影视’s first time earning ABET accreditation for this program? Yes. The program launched in spring 2017 as a theoretical degree without ABET status due to limited infrastructure. Faculty spent from 2019 to November 2025 revising the curriculum and renovating program space to prepare for ABET’s review, culminating in a site visit in November 2025 following 91影视’s application during the 2024鈥�25 academic year.听

How long does 91影视’s accreditation last? 91影视 received the maximum six years of accreditation on its first review, plus two retroactive years, giving current and recent graduates the benefit of accredited status, too.听听

How does 91影视’s program compare to other mechanical engineering programs in Chicago? 91影视 is now one of only three ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering programs in Chicago. Its small class sizes and values-based Christian teaching model further distinguish it, offering students close mentorship alongside hands-on technical training.听

Why does ABET accreditation matter to students and employers? ABET accreditation signals that a program meets professional standards by evaluating what students learn and can do, rather than just the resources or coursework a program provides. Employers and graduate programs recognize ABET status as confirmation that graduates are prepared for the field.听

Where can I learn more about 91影视’s Mechanical Engineering program? Details on 91影视’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering are available on the university’s website, including program requirements and faculty information.听

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On September 12, 91影视 (NPU) community members took part in the university’s annual Service Day, spreading out across 13 sites in Chicago to clean up a stretch of the Chicago River near campus, sort donations at the Brown Elephant in Andersonville, and spend time with residents at Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Budlong Woods.听

This year’s roster of community partners included Brown Elephant, Casa Central, the Chicago Park District, Concordia Place on Ravenswood, Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Devon Oasis Center, Fall Nature Fest, The Friendship Center, Pui Tak Center, Jesus People Chicago, 91影视 Covenant Church, and World Relief Chicagoland. Volunteers selected an opportunity based on their interests, whether that meant working outdoors, spending time with older adults, or supporting refugee and immigrant communities on Chicago’s North Side.听

鈥淪ervice Day is one of my favorite 91影视 traditions, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and alumni to serve alongside our neighbors and community partners, many of whom we鈥檝e had the privilege of partnering with for three consecutive years,鈥� said Office of International Affairs Coordinator Davianna Schuh BA 鈥�25 and longtime Service Day organizer and participant. 鈥淭hese relationships remind us that meaningful service is not just about a single day of volunteering, but about showing up consistently and investing in the communities around us.鈥�听

Although alumni have always been welcome to participate, this year marked the first time NPU extended a coordinated invitation to alumni to take part in Service Day. The Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement reached out to graduates throughout the Chicago area, offering them an opportunity to reconnect with the university and serve alongside former classmates and current students alike.听

“This year, it was deeply moving to see servant-hearted alumni return to care for the campus and the community that shaped them. The impact of our alumni runs deep and remains integral to who we are,鈥� said Stewardship and Impact Manager Madelyn 鈥淢addy鈥� Vander Ploeg BA 鈥�26. 鈥淲e look forward to Service Day becoming a long-standing tradition in the alumni community to reconnect, give back, and celebrate together!鈥�听

University Ministries organizes Service Day each fall to give students, faculty, and staff鈥攁nd now alumni鈥攁 shared, hands-on way to live out 91影视’s commitment to service. Many NPU students commute from neighborhoods on Chicago’s North and West Sides, and organizers select partner sites in those same communities so that volunteers can build relationships that continue beyond a single day.听

Living out its mission means putting faith into action in the city it calls home. Service Day is one of the clearest expressions of that: 91影视 community members working alongside their neighbors, not just talking about community, but showing up for it.听

Frequently Asked Questions听

What is 91影视’s Service Day? Service Day is 91影视’s annual, university-wide day of volunteering, held each fall. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni spend the day working with nonprofits and community organizations across Chicago, many of them on the North and West Sides near campus. It’s organized by NPU’s University Ministries office.听

When did NPU’s 2026 Service Day take place? Service Day 2026 took place on Saturday, September 12. NPU volunteers worked at 13 sites throughout Chicago that day, including 12 hosted by community partners.听

Where did volunteers serve? Sites included Brown Elephant in Andersonville, Casa Central, the Chicago Park District, Concordia Place on Ravenswood, Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Budlong Woods, Devon Oasis Center, Fall Nature Fest, the Friendship Center, Pui Tak Center, Jesus People Chicago, 91影视 Covenant Church, World Relief Chicagoland, and a cleanup along the Chicago River near campus.听

Why does 91影视 hold a Service Day?听 Service Day reflects NPU’s mission as a Christian, city-centered university. It gives the 91影视 community a concrete way to practice service in the neighborhoods it calls home, and it’s designed to help students build lasting relationships with local organizations that can continue beyond a single day.听

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91影视 (NPU) improved in every category for which it was recognized for high rankings in 鈥檚 2027 Best Colleges list, released today. The most notable gain came in Social Mobility 鈥� Regional Universities (Midwest), where NPU moved to #5, its highest spot in recent years. The category considers the number of students with Federal Pell Grants that a university enrolls and measures the graduation rates among those students, a marker of success in educating those from economically underprivileged backgrounds and setting them up to achieve a higher earnings bracket following graduation.

NPU also climbed to #13 in Best Value 鈥� Regional Universities (Midwest)鈥攁 12-spot jump after the university鈥檚 first appearance in the category in recent years in the 2026 rankings鈥攁nd rose eight spots to #46 (tied) among Regional Universities (Midwest) and was placed at #36 (tied) in the Top Private Schools 鈥� Regional Universities (Midwest) segmentation.

President Mary K. Surridge said, 鈥淭his continued rise in the rankings reflects the momentum we see across 91影视 and affirms our mission in action. Through academic excellence, faithful service, and an unwavering commitment to our students, we are preparing graduates to lead lives of significance and service.鈥�

This year’s gains, particularly in social mobility, align closely with the 91影视 Promise, the university’s strategic plan for 2025鈥�30. The plan’s Flourishing Students pillar is committed to helping every student persist and graduate through proactive advising, affordable access, and career preparation鈥攖he same outcomes that the social mobility ranking measures. The 91影视 Promise was affirmed by the 91影视 Board of Trustees and the Evangelical Covenant Church Executive Board and officially launched this fall. However, the work has already been underway, including a new required first-year course that began in fall 2025, titled “Flourishing Student Experience,” which introduces students to the resources they’ll need to thrive at college while identifying and pursuing their passions.

鈥淭hese rankings provide important external validation of the progress taking place across 91影视 for our students,鈥� said Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Strategic Planning Anthony Scola. 鈥淥ur improvement, especially in social mobility and best value, shows that our focus on affordability, persistence, and long-term student outcomes is making a measurable difference that students and their families are drawn to.鈥�

91影视 welcomed 576 traditional undergraduate students to its community at the start of the fall 2025 semester, including 445 first-year students and 131 transfer students.

U.S. News & World Report bases its Best Colleges rankings on such as graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, financial resources, and social mobility outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions听

Where did 91影视 rank in U.S. News & World Report‘s 2027 Best Colleges list? NPU #46 (tied) in Regional Universities (Midwest), #36 (tied) in Top Private Schools 鈥� Regional Universities (Midwest), #13 in Best Value 鈥� Regional Universities (Midwest), and #5 in Social Mobility 鈥� Regional Universities (Midwest).听

Did 91影视’s rankings improve this year? Yes. NPU improved in every category it was ranked in compared to the 2026 rankings, gaining eight spots in Regional Universities (Midwest), 12 spots in Best Value 鈥� Regional Universities (Midwest), and one spot in Social Mobility 鈥� Regional Universities (Midwest).

What does the social mobility ranking measure? It reflects how successfully a university graduates students who received Federal Pell Grants, which typically go to students from lower-income households. NPU’s #5 placement is its highest in recent years.听

How does U.S. News & World Report determine its Best Colleges rankings? The magazine such as graduation and retention rates, faculty and financial resources, and social mobility outcomes across degree-granting institutions nationwide.

What is the 91影视 Promise, and how does it relate to these rankings? The 91影视 Promise is 91影视’s strategic plan for 2025鈥�30, centered on four pillars, with Flourishing Students at the core. That pillar commits to helping every student persist and graduate through proactive advising, affordable access, and career preparation鈥攖he same student-success outcomes reflected in NPU’s rise in the social mobility ranking.

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91影视 (NPU) has added two academic programs for the 2026鈥�27 academic year, which begins August 24: a听Bachelor of Science in Computer Science听and an听artificial intelligence (AI) for business minor/certificate.听Employer demand for these skills is growing听rapidly, and NPU is betting that graduates will need more than technical fluency鈥攖hey’ll听need to know when and how to use it responsibly.

A More Technical Pathway in Computer Science

The 60-credit-hour BS in Computer Science, offered through the Division of Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences, gives students a rigorous foundation in programming, data structures, algorithms, software development, computer systems, databases, and AI and machine learning. Graduates will be well-positioned for careers in software development, data science, and AI, or for graduate study in computer science.

The program听expands听NPU’s existing Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computer Science, adding the theoretical and systems-level rigor of a traditional computer science degree听and providing听students听with two pathways.

鈥淭he BA in Applied Computer Science emphasizes the practical application of computing and provides students with a flexible pathway into technology-related careers, while the BS听in Computer Science adds greater mathematical and theoretical depth through areas such as algorithms, computer systems, databases, and artificial intelligence,鈥� said听Assistant Professor of Computer Science听Dr. Clement Essien.听鈥淭ogether, they听allow students听to choose the path that better听aligns with their听goals.鈥�

Alongside the technical coursework, students take a required philosophy course, “Ethics in Technology,” to instill a habit of asking about a system’s human and social consequences.

Teaching Students to Ethically Approach AI

The 13-credit-hour AI for business minor/certificate, offered through the School of Professional Studies (SPS), helps students understand and apply AI in corporate and nonprofit settings. Ethical reflection carries as much weight in the curriculum as technical skills; the program asks students to weigh not just what AI can do for an organization, but听also听what it should do.

The coursework听comprises听four integrated areas: 1)听understanding what AI is and how it transforms business, 2) learning to apply AI tools and analytics to real-world problems, 3) exploring the moral, legal, and social implications of AI adoption, and 4) combining these skills to inform ethical, data-driven decision-making.

Dr. Trevor James MBA 鈥�04, MA 鈥�05鈥擭PU鈥檚 associate听provost听for听institutional effectiveness, research, and academic innovation听and professor of business and theology鈥攕aid,听鈥�AI is quickly becoming part of how organizations make decisions, solve problems, and create new opportunities.听Our goal is not simply to teach students how to use the latest AI tools, but听also听to help them understand where听they add听value, when听they create听risk, and how to use听them听ethically and responsibly. At 91影视, that means approaching AI from a human-centered perspective grounded in faith, integrity, and service.鈥�

Courses are delivered through a combination of existing SPS offerings and听听partner institutions, giving students access to a range of vetted, transfer-approved instruction.听Acadeum’s听quality-assurance process allows 91影视 to review learning outcomes, faculty credentials, and assessment methods before students enroll,听maintaining听alignment with institutional standards.

Both the BS in Computer Science and听the听AI for business minor/certificate听address the听growing听demand for graduates with technical skills and AI literacy. NPU’s pairing of skill-building with ongoing ethical formation will result in students grounded in faith and integrity and prepared for lives of significance and service.

Frequently Asked Questions听

What are the two听new听programs听91影视 is launching?听A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, and an artificial intelligence (AI) for business minor/certificate, offered through the School of Professional Studies.

Why does ethics play such听a central role听in both programs?听Both pair technical training with required ethics coursework鈥擡thics in Technology for computer science students and a digital ethics course for AI for business students鈥攔eflecting 91影视’s mission as a Christian university and its commitment to graduating students prepared for lives of significance and service, not just technical competence.

How is the BS in Computer Science different from the existing BA in Applied Computer Science?听The new BS adds the theoretical and systems-level rigor associated with a traditional computer science degree. Students can now choose between the BA’s applied track and the BS’s more technical one, depending on their career goals.

Who is the AI for business minor/certificate for?听The program is for 91影视 School of Professional Studies students who want to build skills in AI-informed decision-making, analytics, and digital ethics.听It’s听designed to complement a major.

How much does each program cost?听You can view 91影视鈥檚听tuition and financial aid听pages听for comprehensive information听regarding听the听cost of attendance.

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91影视 Theological Seminary (NPTS) has received a one-year $18,000 Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, which will support the enrichment of its weekly Community Worship services. The number of proposals this round was atypically large, and NPTS was one of 77 selected to strengthen Christian worship practices and preaching.

The project, titled “Centering Down: Contemplative Practices for Diverse Communities,” will expand and deepen the Community Worship services, which are the main community formation event for NPTS students, especially those who are local.听They are open not only to the entire 91影视 community but also to the surrounding neighborhood. Services begin at听4:30 p.m.听each Tuesday听at听Isaacson Chapel听on听the 91影视 campus.

鈥淎s the general seminary student population has evolved from individuals freshly out of their undergraduate programs to pastors who have already been in ministry for years, Community Worship has evolved alongside it,鈥� said Associate Professor of Worship Dr. David Bjorlin听BA ’06, MDiv ’11听who was part of the NPTS Spiritual Formation Committee that developed the project.听鈥淲hile听still providing hands-on preaching experience, it now also serves as an intentional time of spiritual nourishment through worship and interactive services.鈥�

Seminary Administrative Coordinator Kara Shroyer,听who is an NPTS student herself, said, “These services are essential to seminary education because they integrate class and worship in听an intentional听setting, strengthening the connections students have with one another. The weekly rhythm of gathering also helps students and employees alike continually center on their ‘why.'”

Made possible through the grant, NPTS will invite guest speakers to share differences in听contemplative听worship styles across听cultures鈥攕uch as meditation or drum circles鈥攕o that students can broaden their perspectives. The practitioners will join students in their worship course one week to teach about their听contemplative practice,听then lead the Community Worship chapel service the following week so that students can see it in action. Immediately following the chapel service, the practitioners will听facilitate听a reflective conversation over dinner about the service and how students can apply it within the context of their congregations.

This is the seminary’s second time receiving a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant. The first was in 2017 for its “Worship Across” project, which explored worship across cultural divides, such as politics, technology, and abilities.

This program is made possible through a听听from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Grand Rapids, Michigan, with funds provided by Lilly Endowment Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions听

What is the Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant?听It’s听an $18,000, one-year grant awarded to 91影视 Theological Seminary听(NPTS)听by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, funded by Lilly Endowment Inc., to support the enrichment of Christian worship and preaching practices.

What will the grant fund at NPTS?听It funds “Centering Down: Contemplative Practices for Diverse Communities,” a project that brings visiting practitioners to NPTS’s weekly Community Worship services. These guests will teach a worship course, lead a chapel service听demonstrating听their style, and facilitate a reflective dinner conversation with students afterward.

When and where do Community Worship services take place?听Services are held every Tuesday at听4:30 p.m.听at Isaacson Chapel on the NPTS campus听and are open to the entire 91影视 community as well as the surrounding neighborhood.

Is this the seminary’s first time receiving this grant?听No. NPTS previously received a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Grant in 2017 for its “Worship Across” project, which explored worship across cultural and political divides.

How many organizations received this grant in听the current round?听NPTS was one of 77 organizations听selected听from听an unusually large听applicant听pool听this cycle.

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Two of 91影视鈥檚 recent graduates won presentation awards at the听2026 Beta听Beta听Beta听(TriBeta) North Central-1听(NC-1)听District Research Conference.听Joshua Brito BS听鈥�26鈥攚ho majored in biomedical sciences鈥攔eceived first place, and听Andrew G. Daoud BS听鈥�26鈥攚ho majored in molecular biology and biotechnology听鈥攅arned听third place. Saint Xavier University hosted the conference on its campus on March 28.

All presenters at听TriBeta听district research conferences are students with research grants, making the events highly competitive. As a result of winning the competition,听TriBeta听invited Brito to present his work at the听TriBeta听2026 National Convention, held from May 27鈥�31 at Florida State University. His oral presentation, 鈥淭he Role of CCL21 in Tumor Surveillance,鈥� was one of only 10 in the biomedical sciences category.

In addition to achieving third place at the district conference, Daoud contributed to Brito鈥檚 research.听Relatedly, he听received听scholarships听from the Taiwan Education Exchange Program and听the听Friends of Taiwan Foundation听this year听for a 10-week research experience in Taiwan听over the summer,听during which he is conducting听cancer听immuno-epigenomics research at National Chung Cheng University under the supervision of Dr. Michael Chan.

Assistant Professor of Biology Dr. Tracy O鈥機onnor and Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Paul Janus听advised听Brito and听Dauod听while they attended 91影视.

鈥淛osh and Andrew were a joy to have in the lab these past two years,鈥� O鈥機onnor shared. 鈥淭hey approached their projects with the work ethic of graduate-level researchers, working听over the summer before undertaking directed research for credit to gain the necessary skills to complete their projects. This allowed them to gain meaningful insights into the molecular mechanisms by which immune cells are trafficked into and out of the brain and how the brain protects itself from cancer. We听plan听to publish these results in a field-specific scientific journal next year.鈥�

听TriBeta is an honor society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Each year, TriBeta hosts 12 district and regional conventions where members have the opportunity to present their research and network with like-minded students from other institutions. National conventions are held biennially.

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91影视鈥檚 (NPU) School of Nursing and Health Sciences has acquired a Laerdal Medical MamaAnne birthing simulator, one of the most advanced obstetric training mannequins on the market, to enhance hands-on education for its nursing students. The high-fidelity simulator, which arrived on campus on June 1, will be used by Bachelor of Science in Nursing听and听听students.

MamaAnne is a significant leap forward from NPU鈥檚 previous birthing simulator, a 10-year-old Laerdal Medical SimMom that had exceeded its useful life. The new mannequin is considered high fidelity, meaning it closely mimics human physiological responses. Its capabilities include blinking, reactive pupils, realistic skin texture, palpable contractions, and a fully programmable delivery sequence. Instructors can customize vital signs, contraction frequency and intensity, and other clinical parameters to match any obstetric scenario.听

鈥淭his mannequin is a huge step toward the real thing,鈥� said Niki Nielsen, director of simulation education. 鈥淥ur simulation lab is the next best thing to a clinical rotation, and this mannequin significantly increases the realism in a way that directly benefits our students.鈥�听

Beyond the birthing simulation itself,听MamaAnne听supports a wide range of clinical skills听practice, including medication administration, vital sign assessment,听and听urinary catheterization.

The acquisition also reflects NPU鈥檚 commitment to diversity and cultural competency in clinical training. Nielsen intentionally selected a dark skin tone for MamaAnne to complement the Kathy J. Holmgren Nursing Simulation Lab鈥檚 existing SimNewB infant mannequin. 鈥淚t鈥檚 critical to have representation of the various demographics our students will encounter in their careers,鈥� said Nielsen.

The addition comes as 91影视鈥檚 nursing programs continue to grow. With simulation technology now matching the program鈥檚 ambitions, NPU is well-positioned to produce the next generation of highly prepared nurses.

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The听Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs听(CACREP) informed NPU鈥檚 School of Professional Studies (SPS)听last month听of its decision听following听a two-year review process.

SPS Dean听Dr.听Lori听Scrementi听called the decision a听noteworthy听milestone for the school.

鈥淭his recognition affirms the excellence of our faculty, the strength of our curriculum, and our commitment to preparing highly qualified counselors who are equipped to meet the growing mental health needs of our communities,鈥澨齋crementi听said.听鈥淐ACREP accreditation positions our program鈥攁nd our graduates鈥攆or a strong and impactful future.鈥�

The CACREP board听based听its听decision on its review of self-study documents, the site听review team鈥檚 report, and听NPU鈥檚 response to the site review team鈥檚 report, according to a representative from CACREP.

鈥淥n behalf of the CACREP听board and听staff,听I extend congratulations听to all of those involved in making this a successful accreditation review process,鈥� said CACREP CEO听and President M. Sylvia Fernandez of the accreditation, which lasts through 2034. 鈥淪uch support is considered vital to assuring continued quality in higher education programs.鈥�听

NPU鈥檚 MACMHC program is鈥�a fully online, 700-hour, field-experience-heavy program designed to prepare students for licensure in Illinois and other states. It emphasizes ethical, culturally competent care with a Christian perspective, preparing graduates for diverse roles in community counseling, addiction treatment, and private practice.

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The award supports music students who have achieved a high level of musical excellence, demonstrated leadership and service, and contributed to an inclusive community. Alvarez, who plays the oboe, plans to pursue a graduate degree in music education. She said she chose the oboe because she wanted to learn to play her favorite piece, 鈥淭he Duck鈥� from Peter and the Wolf, and use her skills to perform in church.

鈥淢y time at 91影视 has helped me learn a very important lesson鈥攖hat 鈥榯he show must go on!鈥欌�� Alvarez said. 鈥淚t also taught me to take the opportunities available to me. The Music Department professors have guided us music students to a better understanding of music and the possibilities of what we can do with it.”

NPU Professor of Music Dr. Joseph Lill said about Alvarez, 鈥淪he is a joy to be around, every day, every rehearsal. She is exactly what we look for in a student: someone who takes advantage of everything a small school offers and makes new students feel right at home.鈥�

About the Presser Foundation
The Presser Foundation was established in 1939 under the will of the late Theodore Presser. It is one of the few private foundations in the United States dedicated solely to music education and music philanthropy. Many universities and independent institutions of higher education present the Presser award annually to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of a music major in their final year of undergraduate study.

The Foundation is committed to equitable, transparent, and forward-thinking philanthropy. For more information: .

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