President D.V. Hurst
Dr. Duane V. Hurst served as the President of Northwest College (Now known as Northwest University) for 25 years. He was at the helm throughout the decade of the '70's. He was also a former mayor of Kirkland. Born in Avondale, Minnesota, Dr. Hurst was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God and accepted speaking engagements around the world. Dr. Hurst earned a post-graduate degree from Drury College and honorary doctorates from Southwestern Assemblies of God University and Seattle Pacific University. He was even-handed as he steered Northwest College towards the future. He is remembered with much fondness and love. He passed away in January of 2017 at the age of 93. |