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.
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...
Joshua Chavarria is one of Northwest College’s newest faculty members after following a path stretching from Florida, through Argentina, California, Idaho, and Oklahoma.
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.
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...
Reading about history is one thing, but with an associate degree from Northwest College in anthropology or archaeology, you’ll get a chance to dig even deeper.
NWC Associate Professor of Biology Eric Atkinson has a comfortable office on campus where he spends much of his time teaching in a classroom or lab, but don’t be fooled by the surface layer.
Did you know the state of Wyoming has more than 30 million acres dedicated to farming and ranching?
