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Casper College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Casper College is a publicly supported educational institution serving approximately 4,000 full- and part-time students.
• Casper College, Wyoming's oldest two-year institution, was founded in 1945 on the third floor of Natrona County High School. Natrona County High School is among the major landmarks visible from the current Casper College campus overlooking Casper. The current campus was built in the mid 1950s, and consists of 28 buildings.
• More than 10 national accreditations underscore the quality of educational programs at Casper College. More than 50 associate degree programs and 30 one-year certificate programs are offered in eight academic divisions. Academic Divisions includes Business, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Language & Literature, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Trades & Technology, Distance Education and Post Associate Degrees.
• Casper College's extensive upper division center is unique in Wyoming. Agreements with 15 universities provide opportunities to earn bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees right on campus. The University of Wyoming/Casper College Center has extensive facilities on campus.
• Casper College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Casper College’s Konafesi Vaisigano named Player of the Year (Casper Journal)
  posted on November 20, 2009 at 07:55:04 am
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• Plainsmen win physical game (Sterling Journal-Advocate)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 02:46:47 am
  STERLING — Every Time the Northeast Junior College Plainsmen step out on the court, they face their opponents’ best. Last night on their home court was no exception. The Casper College Thunderbirds gave the Plainsmen a tough game.
• Legal Services Program at Casper College fills need (Casper Journal)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 02:31:23 pm
  Casper College has the distinction of offering national prototype, the unique Legal Services Program, and it the epitome of service learning for students and graduates. It is the first legal services program in the country based at a community college using paralegals.
• Robotics Tech Challenge Nov. 14 at Casper College (Casper Journal)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 07:49:48 am
  The Casper College Robotics department will be hosting a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge for Wyoming students in grades eight through 12 on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Casper College instructor teaches in Poland (Casper Journal)
  posted on November 16, 2009 at 07:48:36 am
  Dr. Barbara Mueller, anthropology instructor at Casper College, said before spending about four months teaching at a university in Krakow, Poland, that it would be an "insightful and interesting" experience.

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