NNU Athletics Quick Facts
Northwest Nazarene University Nighthawks
Location: Nampa, Idaho
Founded: 1913
Total Enrollment: 1,565 (Fall 2025)
Undergraduate: 1,042
Graduate: 523
Mascot: Nighthawks
Colors: Red, White, Black and Gray
Affiliation: NCAA Division II
Conference: Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC)
President: Dr. Mark DeMichael
Director of Athletics: Paul Rush
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Services/SWA: Molly Kling
Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Development: TBD
Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine: Jaime May-Foreman
Assistant Athletic Director for Communications: Josh Burkholder
Director of Facilities & Events: Bennett Gangwer
Athletics Office Manager: Traci Alonzo
Athletic Department and Ticket Office: 208-467-8505
Athletics Mailing Address:
Department of Athletics
Northwest Nazarene University
623 S. University Blvd.
Nampa, ID 83686
