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Northwest College

School Overview:

School Notes:

• Northwest College is a dynamic learning community located in Powell, Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. In this exceptional setting, students of all ages and backgrounds receive personal attention from a highly credentialed faculty and staff. Northwest's diverse blend of academics, access to emerging technologies, and activities equips students to think critically, to fully develop their potential, and to succeed in an ever changing world.
• Northwest College opened in 1946 with nearly 100 full- and part-time students and three instructors who met in classrooms borrowed from the public school district. In 1953 the name was changed to Northwest Community College, and in 1968 the college's tax base was expanded to include all of Park County. The name changed once more to Northwest College in 1989. Over the years, the quality of instruction matured, and a residential campus developed.
• Northwest's 124-acre campus is one of the most attractive college campuses in Wyoming. Its 57 buildings include 14 instructional facilities, four residence halls and 80 apartments for 750 students, a student center, a child care center, and a library with electronic access to other libraries.
• Northwest College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National League for Nursing, and National Association for the Education of Young Children.
• Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

• Lights challenge UGF on the mat tonight in Great Falls (Havre Daily News)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 07:46:35 pm
  The Montana State University- Northern wrestling season is already several weeks old. But for all intensive purposes, things really start tonight in Great Falls.
• NWC hosts hoops tourney (Powell Tribune)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 04:19:28 pm
  First National Bank Shoot Out hits 20thThe First National Bank Shoot Out enters its 20th year at Northwest College this Friday with two days of basketball action in Cabre Gym. Northwest College, Sheridan College, the College of Eastern Utah and the Western Montana JV men’s team will compete at this year’s event. The Trapper women will play against an NWC college all-star team on Saturday as well.
• Argos, Lights grapple here tonight (Great Falls Tribune)
  posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:11:13 pm
  Montana's only in-state college wrestling rivalry takes center stage tonight at McLaughlin Center, and a tight battle is expected as the No. 4-ranked University of Great Falls Argos entertain No. 12 Montana State University-Northern.
• Wyoming briefs (Casper Star-Tribune)
  posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:04:01 am
  YNP winter rule available Friday
• CWC TRUSTEES WILL BE ASKED TO SUPPORT COLLEGE TAX (Riverton Radio)
  posted on November 17, 2009 at 07:59:33 pm
  Central Wyoming College trustees will be asked to consider endorsing a statewide sales tax to support the community college system.

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