University of Northwestern – St. Paul, Roseville
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Facts and practical information
University of Northwestern is a private Christian university in Roseville, Minnesota. It was founded in 1902. Established in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School by Dr. William Bell Riley, a pastor at First Baptist Church of Minneapolis. Prior to July 1, 2013 the school was called Northwestern College. UNW also owns a chain of radio stations across the Midwest and Eastern United States, broadcasting listener-supported Christian music and teaching programs. Noted evangelist Billy Graham served as the school's second president from 1948 to 1952. ()
University of Northwestern – St. Paul – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Guidant John Rose Minnesota Oval, Lake Johanna, Lake Josephine, Reynolds Field.