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Northwest College

Coordinates: 44°45′37″N 108°45′45″W / 44.76028°N 108.76250°W / 44.76028; -108.76250
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Northwest College
Northwest College
Former names
Northwest Community College
MottoYour future, our focus
TypePublic community college
Established1946; 78 years ago (1946)
Endowment$43,635,179 (2021)
Budget$28,510,092 total (2020-21 year)
PresidentLisa Watson (interim)
Academic staff
104 — faculty, 61 full-time
Administrative staff
134
Total staff
238
Students1,443
Location, ,
United States
Campus132 acres (53 ha)
Colors   Red and gray
MascotTrapper
Websitewww.nwc.edu

Northwest College is a public community college in Powell, Wyoming.

History

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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

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The college offers associate degrees, two Bachelor's degrees, and certificates.[2]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ Northwest College (2021). "A History of Northwest College". Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Institutional Profile | About Us | Northwest College". nwc.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
  3. ^ Wyoming House of Representatives-Rep. Monte Olsen
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