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NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) honored faculty member Curtis Harrell with the prestigious Faculty Emeritus Award on Monday, May 20.

NWACC Faculty Member Honored with Emeritus Award

May 22, 2024

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) honored faculty member Curtis Harrell with the prestigious Faculty Emeritus Award on Monday, May 20.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College received a grant of $2,110,901.58 on Monday, May 13, as part of the Arkansas Linking Industry to Grow Nurses (ALIGN) to support and expand the college’s nursing program.

NWACC Awarded Over $2 Million for Nursing Program

May 14, 2024

NorthWest Arkansas Community College received a grant of $2,110,901.58 on Monday, May 13, as part of the Arkansas Linking Industry to Grow Nurses (ALIGN) to support and expand the college’s nursing program.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Foundation recently awarded alumna Karen Reynolds with the Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award for her achievements in her medical field career and impact on the community.

NWACC Foundation Awards Alumna with Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award

May 14, 2024

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Foundation recently awarded alumna Karen Reynolds with the Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award for her achievements in her medical field career and impact on the community.

Members of the NWACC Eagle View student newspaper staff received 14 awards in a statewide competition conducted by the Arkansas College Media Association.

NWACC Eagle View Staff Receive 14 Awards in State Contest

May 08, 2024

Members of the NWACC Eagle View student newspaper staff received 14 awards in a statewide competition conducted by the Arkansas College Media Association.

The Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Trail Technician Program hired Lori Greminger as its inaugural Trail Technician Program Director.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Hires Trail Technician Program Director

April 30, 2024

The Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Trail Technician Program hired Lori Greminger as its inaugural Trail Technician Program Director.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College will receive $736,177. The funds will focus on Nursing and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workforce development, which Dean Wallenmeyer feels will benefit students’ futures.

U.S. Department of Labor Awards NorthWest Arkansas Community College More than $700,000

April 25, 2024

NorthWest Arkansas Community College will receive $736,177. The funds will focus on Nursing and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workforce development, which Dean Wallenmeyer feels will benefit students’ futures.

NWACC President Invited to White House to Discuss Preparing a Skilled Workforce for Growing Sectors

February 16, 2024

The Biden-Harris Administration invited 33 community college presidents, including NWACC President Dr. Rittle, to the White House to discuss how they are preparing a skilled workforce for growing sectors including clean energy, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and others.

NWACC Student Athlete Becomes the First to Sign with an NCAA Division II University

February 08, 2024

Emmanuel is the first of NWACC’s athletes to sign with a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) institution, Virginia State University, where he’ll participate in Division II cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field.

NWACC Child Advocacy Studies Program Receives Accreditation for Another Five Years

January 23, 2024

NWACC's Child Advocacy Studies (CAST) program recently received national accreditation for another five years, demonstrating the program's commitment to excellence and best practices in child advocacy education.

NWACC Launches New Trail Technician Program

January 17, 2024

NWACC will offer a new Trail Technician program in fall of 2024! Students will be prepared for careers as a trail crew member, planner, designer, project manager and others. Learn more on our blog.