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Certified Retail Analyst Instructor Plays Big Part in Student Success

August 03, 2021

NWACC Professor Lance Lewis is known to surpass simply teaching course material and offers personalized guidance to his Certified Retail Analyst (CRA) students, moving them from classroom learning and skill building to landing a job in the retail and supplier industry. Learn more about Lance on our blog.

More On-Campus Services & Classes Coming this Summer & Fall

May 11, 2021

With COVID-19 vaccines readily available to our college community, NWACC is excited to offer students a more vibrant college experience by increasing on-campus services this summer and face-to-face classes this fall. Read our blog to learn more about what’s coming soon!

Seven New NWACC Scholarships Announced

December 07, 2020

Due to a number of generous donors, the NWACC Foundation has added six more scholarships to the already 130+ scholarships that offer financial assistance to NWACC students, and added one scholarship to assist NWACC staff with pursuing professional development opportunities. Learn more on our blog.

Esta Primavera: Certeza Educativa en Medio de una Pandemia

November 25, 2020

NWACC está decidido a ofrecer certidumbre esta primavera. Puede esperar una continuación de las mismas opciones de clase flexibles y asequibles, servicios de soporte útiles y un entorno de campus seguro y receptivo. Obtenga más información en nuestro blog.

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.