Featured News | NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Main Content Start

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

March 01, 2023

The NWACC Foundation was recently awarded an $8,000,000 grant from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation to establish a trails technician program and a state-of-the-art lab at NWACC.

NWACC's 12 and 8-Week Courses Offer Flexibility

December 21, 2022

Interested in taking classes at NWACC this spring but have a busy schedule? NWACC offers full credit classes that can be finished in 8 to 12 weeks, making it more convenient to achieve your higher education goals.

NWACC Inclement Weather & Closure Guidelines

November 30, 2022

This winter season, be sure to stay updated on when inclement weather causes all of NWACC's classes to go remote and its locations to temporarily close.

NWACC Partnerships Help Expand Programs

October 03, 2022

Through community partnerships and grant funding, NWACC is actively increasing certification and degree pathways, as well as its efforts to increase Hispanic student enrollment.

NWACC Awarded Grant to Grow LIFE Program & Hispanic Enrollment

July 06, 2022

NWACC received a $432,883 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to grow its LIFE program and Hispanic enrollment. Learn more on the NWACC blog.

Join in the Juneteenth Celebration at NWACC

May 17, 2022

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and NWACC is hosting a celebration with guest speakers, discussion panel, art activities, games, live music and delicious food.

5 FREE Resources to Help You Succeed at College

April 01, 2022

NWACC's free resources - library, writing center, math center, tutoring and counseling - can help you succeed at college.

NWACC's Programs Designed to Meet Student and Community Needs

March 23, 2022

NWACC has been serving the local community for over 30 years with programs ranging from Construction and Fire Science to Health Professions and Bicycle Tech. With convenient locations in Springdale and Bentonville and more than 75 degrees and certificates, there’s an option for everyone at NWACC.

Childcare Assistance Grant for NWACC Students

February 01, 2022

Through the CCAMPIS tuition assistance grant by the Department of Education, NWACC has partnered with the Helen R. Walton Children’s Enrichment Center (HWCEC) in Bentonville to offer childcare to full time and part time NWACC students.

NWACC Hace Posible la Universidad para los Hispanos

December 13, 2021

Ya sea que sea el primero en su familia en asistir a la universidad o regresar para obtener un título o capacitación laboral, NWACC ofrece el apoyo, los recursos y las vías académicas para alcanzar sus metas de educación superior.