Anatomy of a human performance lab

Perseverance is as much psychological and emotional, as it is physical. Exercise science is exactly that—the study of how the human body works, what its limits are and how to push it to a new level.

My Experience Studying Engineering at an Illinois Liberal Arts College

Over the past three years, I have seen great things develop here at North Central College. From the moment I stepped foot on campus as a freshman I witnessed the construction of the Dr. Myron Wentz Science Center.

My NC Story | Community

“When I came to North Central, one of the first concerns I expressed to my parents was ‘what if I don’t find friends?’ My group of friends back home are people I have known since elementary school.

The Socratic Method At The Shimer Great Books School: Encouraging Open Dialogue Within An Unusual College Major

Schools that value student participation in the classroom, including the Shimer Great Books School, often refer to themselves as using “the Socratic method.” Some schools apply that term to a practice in which professors ask leading questions, guiding students toward

Bringing your education home

Switch it up Want to make a change from a typical residence hall experience? Then our living-learning communities might be the right fit for you.