Northwest College
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Former names | Northwest Community College |
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Motto | Your future, our focus |
Type | Public community college |
Established | 1946 |
Endowment | $43,635,179 (2021) |
Budget | $28,510,092 total (2020-21 year) |
President | Lisa Watson (interim) |
Academic staff | 104 — faculty, 61 full-time |
Administrative staff | 134 |
Total staff | 238 |
Students | 1,443 |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | 132 acres (53 ha) |
Colors | Red and gray |
Mascot | Trapper |
Website | www |
Northwest College is a public community college in Powell, Wyoming.
History
Northwest College opened in 1946, as the "University of Wyoming Northwest Center," with the support of the University of Wyoming and the local school district. University support ended in 1950, and the current name was adopted in 1989.[1]
Academics
The college offers associate degrees, a Bachelor's degree, and certificates.[2]
Notable people
- Chris Boucher, professional basketball player
- John Johnson, professional basketball player
- Monte Olsen, ski instructor and Wyoming legislator[3]
References
- ^ Northwest College (2021). "A History of Northwest College". Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ "Institutional Profile | About Us | Northwest College". nwc.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- ^ Wyoming House of Representatives-Rep. Monte Olsen
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