Dordt in the News: March 23 - April 5

April 5

CRCNA.org: Dordt social work program earns accreditation

“In mid-March, the Dordt University master of social work (MSW) program received full accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).”

Hastings Tribune and Sioux City Journal: GPAC softball teams escape elements in Sioux Center dome

“The American State Bank Sports Complex has been a dome away from home for several GPAC softball teams this season. The new indoor complex, a partnership between Dordt University and the city of Sioux Center, has hosted over two dozen Great Plains Athletic Conference contests due to inclement weather.”

Sioux City Journal: Dordt receives grant to fund masters program for STEM teachers

“Dordt University plans to create a master’s of arts in teaching program, as well as improve the content and knowledge of STEM teachers.”

Northwest Iowa Review: Dordt University to host youth Fitness Week

“Fitness Week for grade school students is returning to Dordt University’s Recreation Center in Sioux Center. The 2022-23 school year is the first time Dordt has hosted Fitness week, once in the fall and now coming up again April 10-13 because of the “tremendously positive” parent feedback last fall, according to Trent Roose, Dordt’s facilities and operations manager and assistant athletic director, who came up with this event.”

Sioux County Radio: Gresse resigns position as Dordt soccer coach

"Coach Gresse has done everything we have asked of our coaches and more. In administering the Defender Way, Coach Gresse has led the students and assistant coaches in his program well and has helped them pursue academic excellence; he has trained them to be servant leaders and led the program to its best conference finish in several seasons.”

April 3

The New Yorker: How Christian is Christian nationalism?

“Seven years ago, during the Republican Presidential primary, Donald Trump appeared onstage at Dordt University, a Christian institution in Iowa, and made a confession of faith. ‘I’m a true believer,’ he said, and he conducted an impromptu poll. ‘Is everybody a true believer, in this room?’ He was scarcely the first Presidential candidate to make a religious appeal, but he might have been the first one to address Christian voters so explicitly as a special interest.”

April 1

KCII Radio: Miller named conference runner of the week

“Former Mid-Prairie standout Peyton Miller continues to dazzle at Dordt University. The Defender senior was named runner of the week for March 27th by the Great Plains Athletic Conference.”

March 29

Sioux County Radio: Dordt in top 15 in the women’s USTFCCA Program of the Year

“Dordt University is among the top 15 programs in the standings for the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches' Association (USTFCCA) NAIA Fred Beile (Women's) Track and Field / Cross Country Program of the Year following the completion of the indoor season.”

March 27

The Banner: What does it mean to speak the truth in love?

Professor of Theology Dr. Justin Bailey answers the question, “What does it mean to ‘speak the truth in love’ (Eph. 4:15)?”

March 23

Northwest Iowa Review: Sheldon’s Gomez, others have art at showcase

“Grace Gomez has etched out a nice hobby for herself…it’s taken her to a place she didn’t expect—the inaugural High School Art Showcase at Dordt University in Sioux Center. Gomez had two pieces of artwork selected for the show.”