Anyone who’s been through the process of figuring out how to pay for college can tell you it’s usually complicated and sometimes stressful. At Northwest College, the person they often go to for help is Sami Ashcraft, finance technician in the...
It may sound a little strange, but the Northwest College music program is about so much more than music. It’s true we have an A.A. degree in Music, but we’re also the only college or university in the region to offer an A.A.S. in Music Technology...
Associate Professor of Photography Christine Garceau marvels at the series of events, each one leading to another, that brought her to Northwest College. Part of it was being in the right place at the right time, but it all began with music, not...
Rewarding, challenging, and in-demand are all words that describe jobs in health care and nursing, and it takes a special person to fill these roles that are among the most critical in our society
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.
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
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...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
When talking with NWC Associate Professor of English Jennifer Dare, one thing quickly becomes apparent: she cares deeply about the future of her students.
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...
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.
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.
