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NWACC Awarded Over $2 Million for Nursing Program
May 14, 2024
NorthWest Arkansas Community College received a grant of $2,110,901.58 on Monday, May 13, as part of the Arkansas Linking Industry to Grow Nurses (ALIGN) to support and expand the college’s nursing program.
NWACC Foundation Awards Alumna with Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award
May 14, 2024
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Foundation recently awarded alumna Karen Reynolds with the Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award for her achievements in her medical field career and impact on the community.
NWACC Eagle View Staff Receive 14 Awards in State Contest
May 08, 2024
Members of the NWACC Eagle View student newspaper staff received 14 awards in a statewide competition conducted by the Arkansas College Media Association.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College Hires Trail Technician Program Director
April 30, 2024
The Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Trail Technician Program hired Lori Greminger as its inaugural Trail Technician Program Director.
U.S. Department of Labor Awards NorthWest Arkansas Community College More than $700,000
April 25, 2024
NorthWest Arkansas Community College will receive $736,177. The funds will focus on Nursing and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workforce development, which Dean Wallenmeyer feels will benefit students’ futures.
NWACC President Invited to White House to Discuss Preparing a Skilled Workforce for Growing Sectors
February 16, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration invited 33 community college presidents, including NWACC President Dr. Rittle, to the White House to discuss how they are preparing a skilled workforce for growing sectors including clean energy, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and others.
NWACC Student Athlete Becomes the First to Sign with an NCAA Division II University
February 08, 2024
Emmanuel is the first of NWACC’s athletes to sign with a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) institution, Virginia State University, where he’ll participate in Division II cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field.
NWACC Child Advocacy Studies Program Receives Accreditation for Another Five Years
January 23, 2024
NWACC's Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) program recently received national accreditation for another five years, demonstrating the program's commitment to excellence and best practices in child advocacy education.
NWACC Launches New Trail Technician Program
January 17, 2024
NWACC will offer a new Trail Technician program in fall of 2024! Students will be prepared for careers as a trail crew member, planner, designer, project manager and others. Learn more on our blog.
NWACC Increases Evening Classes for Spring
December 06, 2023
NWACC is increasing evening class options this spring to make it easier to balance your college goals with work, family and life's many responsibilities. Learn more on our blog.