June 23, 2023
Diedre Asay
As technician for the Northwest College Foundation, Diedre Asay is involved in a little bit of everything when it comes to managing the day-to-day affairs of the official fundraising arm of the college.
Features & Profiles at NWC
June 16, 2023
General Studies
So you want to go to college, but you’re not sure what you want to study or do once you have a degree? That’s not a problem. It’s one of the reasons we’re here
June 9, 2023
Eric Hagmann
It takes many years for some people to figure out what they want to do with their life, but Eric Hagmann knew at a very young age. Growing up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin in a musically inclined family, he and his sister would vigorously bang on the...
June 3, 2023
Equine Studies
According to the latest numbers, the equine industry contributes $122 billion annually to the U.S. economy and employs 1.74 million people with multiple career paths to follow. So if a job in this unique field sounds appealing, why not get the training...
May 26, 2023
Vern Dooley
When associate professor of agriculture Vern Dooley joined the faculty at Northwest College in 1983, the thought of still being here more than 40 years later was something he couldn’t imagine.
May 19, 2023
English
You may not know it, but a degree in English offers much more than you think. The ability to write clearly, communicate effectively, and work independently are among the skills most desired by employers today, and you’ll develop all of those with...
May 6, 2023
Jay Dickerson
It’s a good bet that most people from outside the region who apply for a job at Northwest College first need to check a map to find its exact location. Not so for associate professor of biology Jay Dickerson. Despite coming from the East Coast,...
April 29, 2023
Education
An interest in helping people learn new concepts and skills, along with a desire to work with children and youth are some of the reasons why a degree in education may be what you’re looking for.
April 22, 2023
Raymond Floyd
Tucked inside the Science & Math Building is the office of a man whose contributions extend well beyond Northwest College, and even this planet. Ray Floyd, best known to students as an instructor in one of their computer science, engineering or physics...
April 15, 2023
Drafting
The Drafting Technology program at Northwest College provides students with a comprehensive education that focuses on the correct use of state-of-the-art Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) software.
April 7, 2023
Elaine DeBuhr
As a grad student at the University of Iowa in the mid-90s, Elaine DeBuhr and her husband Rob traveled to Missoula for a family wedding and decided to take a more scenic route through Cody and Yellowstone National Park.
March 31, 2023
Criminal Justice
An analytical mind, an eye for detail, and the critical thinking skills to put all the information together are among the important traits for a person seeking a career in criminal justice. If you fit the description, then consider Northwest College...
March 25, 2023
Jennifer Dare
When talking with NWC Associate Professor of English Jennifer Dare, one thing quickly becomes apparent: she cares deeply about the future of her students.
March 17, 2023
Communications
Northwest College offers multiple associate degrees in Communication and Mass Media, including our newest A.A.S. in Digital and Social Media. It’s one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, and the perfect fit for someone who loves connecting...
March 4, 2023
Business
When it comes to a Business degree from Northwest College, we go a little deeper, with additional programs that offer specialization in the agriculture and equine industries.
February 25, 2023
Marnee Crawford
Marnee Crawford has been a member of the Northwest College faculty since 2006 and director of the nursing program since 2011, and it’s hard to imagine a person more suited for those positions.
February 17, 2023
Bachelor of Applied Science in Professional Studies
If your future goals include a position in leadership or management, then the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Professional Studies is the degree for you. The only bachelor’s degree currently offered at Northwest College, it will help you...
February 10, 2023
Josh Chavarria
Joshua Chavarria is one of Northwest College’s newest faculty members after following a path stretching from Florida, through Argentina, California, Idaho, and Oklahoma.
January 28, 2023
Art & Graphic Design
The Northwest College Art Department offers a sequence of foundation courses and electives designed to build strong skills for work in two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and graphic design areas.
January 20, 2023
Bob Becker
When Bob Becker graduated from North Dakota State University in 1992, he had no idea what he wanted to do with his degree, but he did have a professor/coach who was able to point him in the right direction, and that valuable tip more than 30 years...