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NWACC is Essential to Strengthening NWA Economy

November 25, 2020

Community colleges like NWACC have a history of responding during times of economic crisis and being the backbone to recovery, reminding us why investments and policies that support higher education institutions are necessary. Visit our blog to learn why NWACC is essential to strengthening the Northwest Arkansas economy amidst a pandemic.

NWACC Instructor Excited to Bring Amazon Web Services Training to NWA

November 23, 2020

NWACC is now offering Amazon Web Services (AWS) Academy curriculum that prepares you for AWS certification exams and careers in the fast-growing cloud-computing industry. The curriculum is taught by AWS Academy-accredited instructors, like Drew Eason, to ensure that the program reflects current services and up-to-date best practices. Learn more about Drew on our blog.

NWACC Expands Integrated Design Program with NSF ATE Grant

November 11, 2020

Much of NWACC’s ability to expand its integrated design program, add additional equipment to the lab and grow community partnerships has been due to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) project grant. Learn more on our blog.

NWACC Members Honored at Arkansas Community Colleges Conference

November 02, 2020

Arkansas Community Colleges Association honored outstanding community college faculty, staff, students and alumni from around the state at its virtual conference. NWACC honorees included faculty member Lorraine Bach, staff member Robin Roitz, student Jessica Woosley and alumni Jonathan Janacek.

Coming this Spring: Educational Certainty Amidst a Pandemic

October 28, 2020

NWACC is determined to offer certainty this spring. You can expect a continuation of the same flexible and affordable class options, helpful support services, and safe and responsive campus environment.

Jobs Withstanding the Pandemic and Only Requiring a Two-Year Associate Degree

July 28, 2020

Based on recent labor data, occupations in fields such as health care, supply chain, computer programming, and others have endured the pandemic and show to be in-demand for the foreseeable future. Fortunately, many of the in-demand jobs only require an associate degree – saving you time and money. Learn more on our blog.

Llegando Este Otoño: Campus y Clases Seguras

July 27, 2020

NWACC planea dar la bienvenida a los estudiantes nuevos y actuales este otoño con tres principios en mente: sentirse seguro en el campus, seguro en el salón de clases y a salvo de la discriminación.

Coming this Fall: Safe Campus & Classes

June 15, 2020

NWACC plans to welcome new and current students to campus this fall with three principles in mind – feel safe on campus, safe in the classroom and safe from discrimination.

Statement by NWACC President Regarding Racial and Social Injustice

June 03, 2020

View our blog to read a statement by NWACC President Dr. Evelyn E. Jorgenson regarding racial and social injustice and the death of George Floyd.

Graduating College During COVID-19

May 27, 2020

Olivia Schaap writes about how she managed to graduate college during COVID-19, a time filled with uncertainty, online learning, and social distancing from friends and teachers. Although the virus disrupted her everyday college life, she didn't let it infect the great memories and valuable education she experienced as an NWACC student.