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Staff members of NWACC's student newspaper Eagle View earned multiple honors at statewide contest in summer 2025.

Arkansas Press Women Names NWACC Journalism Students Winners

Ashley Pointer of Bentonville has been appointed to the NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Ashley Pointer becomes new board member

The first Arkansas Wayfinding Convening took place in June 2025 on the NorthWest Arkansas Community College campus, bringing eight colleges together in the process of creating the first microcredential course offerings in Arkansas.

Microcredentials are latest offering at NWACC

The 2025 Plant-a-Seed Soiree, hosted by the NWACC Foundation, raised approximately $125,205 for Northwest Arkansas Community College student scholarships.

Planting Seeds for Higher Education

The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Board of Trustees approved new campus master plan, which was funded by the Walton Family Foundation and created by Lake|Flato Architects, to guide future years of growth.

NWACC Board of Trustees Votes to Approve Campus Master Plan

The NorthWest Arkansas Community College Foundation's annual 24-hour fundraising campaign will start at noon on Tuesday, December 3, with the goal of supporting five college projects.

Local College to Provide Community Support Through 24-Hour Fundraising Campaign

Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, a NorthWest Arkansas Community College department, is now accepting applications for its new artisanal butchery program.

Brightwater is Now Taking Students for New Artisanal Butchery Program

The NWACC Eagle View and its staff received six awards in the Pinnacles competition, which was part of the College Media Association/Associated College Press annual conference in New Orleans from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.

NWACC's Newspaper, Student Journalists Receive National Honors

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is now taking applications for its 2025 Spring semester robotics project for high school students. The program is free for students at participating schools.

NWA High School Students Can Now Apply to NWACC’s Free Robotics Project for the Spring Semester

Meet Stephanie Foster, a nursing student at NWACC who is also a cross-country athlete. Learn more about her through our interview.

Running Her Race - NWACC's Athletics Program Empowerment Series: Stephanie Foster

NorthWest Arkansas Community College partnered with the National Community College Benchmark Project (NCCBP) to host a Mini Data Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 21.

NWACC Partners with the National Community College Benchmark Project to Host Mini Data Symposium

NWACC Community Members Receive Awards at ACC Conference

NorthWest Arkansas Community College announced Alex Vasquez as the new Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Government and Public Relations, effective October 28.

NWACC Names Alex Vasquez as New Chief of Staff & Executive Director of Government and Public Relations

A new NorthWest Arkansas Community College faculty member is seeking students interested in joining the college’s forensics team.

NWACC Seeking Students for New Forensics Team

NorthWest Arkansas Community College held its first fall semester ride for its Cycling Club last week.

NWACC’s Cycling Club Invites Community to Ride

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is now offering three one-day Artificial Intelligence, AI intensive workshops.

NWACC Offering Three One-Day AI Intensive Workshops

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Music Department invites the community to come out and support its exciting 2024 fall concert and recital series.

NWACC Invites Community to Free Fall Concert & Recital Series

Brightwater, a Northwest Arkansas Community College program, is inviting the community to support its two-day food truck to raise money for a good cause.

Eat Good Food and Help a Cause at NWACC’s Brightwater Food Truck

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Career Pathways Initiative is hosting its first diaper drive starting today, Sep. 23, with the goal of gathering 2,000 diapers and 50-pack of wipes.

NWACC Hosts First Ever Diaper Drive

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is asking community members to participate in a survey for the College’s Campus Master Planning initiative.

NWACC Needs Community’s Feedback for Campus Master Planning

On August 19, Goldies Grill soft-opened at the Student Center Food Court at Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) in Bentonville.

Goldie's Grill Now Serving Burgers, Ice Cream and Floats at NWACC Bentonville Campus

Mexico, my beautiful and beloved home country, welcomed me back through this program. The opportunity to return had been a distant dream for over twenty years, and NWACC offered the chance to make it a reality.

Mexico Lindo y Querido - My Sweet Beloved Mexico

Last week, Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) proudly celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated Cycling and Trails Education Center and the inaugural Trail Technician Program. This event marked a significant achievement for our community and showcased our dedication to promoting outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and hands-on education.

Celebrating Success: Grand Opening of NWACC’s Cycling and Trails Education Center and Trail Technician Program

Preliminary headcount of 9,017 is a 7% increase from fall of 2023, largest overall enrollment in college history.

NWACC Announces Record Enrollment

The NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Integrated Design Lab (IDL) invites the public to register for its community workshops in August.

NWACC Invites You to Register for New Integrated Design Lab Community Workshops

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is thrilled to announce that enrollment is now open for its new Trail Technician Program, set to begin on September 13. This innovative program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in the trail industry, offering comprehensive training in trail construction, maintenance, and management through convenient weekend classes over a 12-week period.

NWACC Announces Enrollment for New Weekend Trail Technician Program

NWACC Launches Rebrand with New College and Athletic Logos

The NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Health Professions is offering a new nursing program that can be completed in a year.

NWACC Announces New Nursing Program

The NorthWest Arkansas Community (NWACC) Board of Trustees approved the recommended budget to increase salaries and update the baseline for full-time staff and faculty members. Over $2.6 million of the college's approved 2025 budget will be allocated toward NWACC employees' pay.

NWACC Board of Trustees Approves Over $2.6 Million for Salary Increases and Updated Baseline for Staff and Faculty

Brightwater, a Northwest Arkansas Community College program, is hosting Future Chefs Food Camps, a culinary and baking camp experience for young chefs ages 9-17 from July 8-12.

Brightwater to Host Culinary and Baking Camps for Young Chefs

FEMA and the State of Arkansas will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Bentonville on Thursday, June 6 to provide one-on-one help to Arkansans affected by the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Benton County

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) invites community members to register for the Bicycle Technician Program’s new Bike Tech Community classes, which will be held on Saturdays during June.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College Announces New Bike Tech Community Classes on Saturdays

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) and THRiVE Athletics & Events invite all youth to the Fourth Annual THRiVE Athletics & Events Cross-Country Summer Day Camps on June 4, 5, and 6.

NWACC and THRiVE to Offer Youth Cross-Country Summer Day Camp

Student editors and staff for the NWACC Eagle View received certificates recognizing their accomplishments in two regional and one statewide professional contests in May.

Student Journalists Earn Honors in Regional SPJ, State APW Contests

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NWACC Child Advocacy Studies Program Receives Accreditation for Another Five Years

NWACC Launches New Trail Technician Program

NWACC Increases Evening Classes for Spring

Brightwater to Develop a New Butchery Program

NWACC Designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

NWACC to Expand Integrated Design Program to Include Product Development & Package Design

NWACC Utilizes Workday to Streamline the Student Experience

NWACC Receives $8 Million Grant to Establish a Trails Technician Program

NWACC Partnerships Help Expand Programs

NWACC Awarded Grant to Grow LIFE Program & Hispanic Enrollment

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NWACC's Programs Designed to Meet Student and Community Needs

Childcare Assistance Grant for NWACC Students

NWACC Hace Posible la Universidad para los Hispanos

Certified Retail Analyst Instructor Plays Big Part in Student Success

NWACC is Essential to Strengthening NWA Economy

Science Teacher Returns to School to Become a Nurse

NWACC is Designed to Serve the Northwest Arkansas Community

Exalumno de NWACC Construye una Carrera en la Construcción

Disability Resource Center Connects Honors Student to Success

Students Study in Greece and Italy with Help of Scholarships

Women Stepping into Construction Jobs & Increasing their Incomes

Alumna Builds a Career in Construction

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