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After an intense search, interim President Lisa Watson will become the Ninth President of Northwest College, chosen by the Board of Trustees. The Northwest College Board of Trustees announced Ms. Lisa Watson as the ninth President of Northwest College on Thursday, March 10. Her appointment ends an intense search for the best person to lead…
Northwest College is considering Criminal Justice Studies as its next bachelor’s degree and asks the community to weigh in on their “need and interest.” Northwest College is in a transformative period, as the institution looks for a new president and considers rebranding to revive its enrollment and regional interest. Meanwhile, the college is offering its…
A new political assessment of the United States pins Wyoming at the top – but not the very top – of the list of states most accepting of the GOP. Wyoming has been a Republican stronghold for decades, consistently voting for GOP presidents, senators, and governors and for Republican candidates for local office. But on…
The next president of Northwest College will be either a new or familiar face, and the public is asked to participate in the final part of the process. Northwest College has announced two finalists for the open position of president, left vacant by Stefani Hicswa. Both candidates are scheduled to visit campus for in-person interviews…
Two separate grants from ThinkWY will help the Heart Mountain Interpretive Center continue its mission to ensure the camp and its history are never forgotten. The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation celebrates two grants awarded by ThinkWY, the Wyoming Humanities Council. Both an operating support and a programming grant were awarded as part of the American…
The Park County School District #6 Board of Trustees announced Vernon Orndorff is their choice for the Superintendent of Cody’s schools starting in July 2022. On the evening of Monday, Jan. 31, the Park County School District #6 Board of Trustees released a statement announcing their months-long selection process has ended. Cody will have a…
Cody educator Brian Schroeder has been appointed as Superintendent of Public Instruction by Governor Mark Gordon, leading Wyoming schools until January 2023. Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced Schroeder’s appointment on the evening of Thursday, Jan. 27. Brian Schroeder fills the vacant seat left by Jillian Balow, who resigned earlier this month. Balow announced her resignation…
By the end of this week, the Park County School District #6 Board of Trustees hopes to introduce the next superintendent of the Cody school district. The agenda for the next three meetings of the Park County School District #6 Board of Trustees in Cody look similar. The Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call, approval…
Wyoming students show their determination, resilience, and tenacity for the eighth consecutive year as high school graduation rates continuously improve. The Wyoming Department of Education (W.D.E.) released today (Jan. 19) the high school graduation rates for the 2020-2021 school year. Despite unorthodox learning methods and COVID-19, the graduation rate improved for the eighth consecutive year.…
Two departments at Northwest College will have endowed chairs, thanks to two local donors who want residents to benefit from local education opportunities. On Dec. 14, the Northwest College Foundation announced the single largest gift in the foundation’s history – just over $3 million. That gift is being used to establish the first endowed chair…