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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…
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…
Northwest College Community mourns one of their own. NWC Freshmen wrestler, Traycee Norman, died at the age of 19 last Sunday. His family, friends, and teammates were all devastated to hear the news. Now all who cared for Traycee are supporting his family and helping to pay for the funeral. According to a GoFundMe page…
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…
The NWC Women’s basketball team has played 14 games this season and sport a 6-8 overall record, 0-1 in conference play. The Lady Trappers are currently riding a 2-game win streak and have won 2 of their last 5 games. They are averaging 64.5 points per game while giving up 68.5 per contest. Noyeli Acosta…
Northwest College is hosting a hybrid meeting this week to discuss the college’s future – which could mean presenting a new face and name to the world. Northwest College invites residents to attend a Learning & Discovery Panel hosted by the N.W.C. Board of Trustees as part of an ongoing institutional transformation process. The meeting…
Northwest soccer was on the road Wednesday in what ended up being an unsuccessful trip. The men went to Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne while the Lady Trappers made a short trip to Riverton to battle Central Wyoming College. The guys would fall to Laramie County, when a shot in the 82nd minute would…
Last week the Northwest College Volleyball team officially welcomed Avery Hobbs to the program. Hobbs will be joining the team for the 2021-22 season. Hobbs went to high school in Mitchell, NE., and plays the Libero position. She was a Western Trails All-Conference selection, a conference champion and All-State honorable Mention. Avery is the fourth…
It’s official—beginning this fall, Northwest College will offer its first four-year degree, a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree in Professional Studies. The degree plan was approved Friday, Jan. 29, by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the entity that oversees and authorizes regional accreditation for Wyoming community colleges. The NWC Professional Studies program provides students…