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April 15, 2020
Tawna Herrera ['20]
Last semester, Northwest College student and biology major Tawna Herrera learned her winter break was going to be vastly different than it’s been in the past.
Features & Profiles at NWC
February 12, 2020
Condia Gonzales ['13]
When it came to picking a major, alumna Condia Gonzales knew it’d be important to select something that would fulfill both her artistic and analytical tendencies. A 2013 graduate of the drafting technologies program at Northwest College, she currently...
January 9, 2020
Neil Waite
Often found working quietly in his office, Neil Waite describes himself as someone who prefers to stay behind the scenes and out of the spotlight. However, as an assistant professor of mathematics, he’s made a huge impression, positively impacting...
October 11, 2019
Amy McKinney
For Northwest College associate professor Amy McKinney, history is not something to simply be learned from a textbook and memorized. Instead, vibrant visions of the rugged American frontier and trailblazing women of the West are brought to life in...
August 29, 2019
Harold Elton
Being surrounded by a surge of sparks and smoke is just a normal day at work for Powell native Harold Elton. As an associate professor of welding, he’s been helping students master their craft at Northwest College since 1999.
August 2, 2019
Bossan Abdyyeva ['20]
Hailing from a small district in Mary, Turkmenistan, sophomore Bossan Abdyyeva has big dreams for her future. A Spanish and international studies major, she’s also Student Senate president, a Coca Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar, student employee...
June 24, 2019
Quentin McHoes ['18]
It takes courage to venture into the unknown, but Northwest College alumnus Quentin McHoes is no stranger to embracing challenge. After graduating from NWC in 2018, he transferred to George Washington University—a private institution in DC with...
May 2, 2019
Rachel Hanan
When it comes to English classes, Rachel Hanan isn’t afraid to put a twist on tradition. A scholar of Renaissance literature, Hanan describes her interests as “old school”; her Ph.D. research examined how the Gutenberg printing press and 17th...
March 15, 2019
Lindsay Linton Buk ['10]
Artist, photographer and fifth-generation Wyoming native Lindsay Linton Buk grew up in Yellowstone Park - Grand Prismatic Spring. After earning her bachelor’s in history from Middlebury College, she returned to Wyoming to study photographic communications...
February 13, 2019
Hannah Becker ['19]
Northwest College sophomore Hannah Becker knows the importance of planning for her future. As an Agriculture Business major and integral member of the campus community, she serves as the current Student Senate president, member of Campus Ventures,...
January 2, 2019
Morgan Tyree
Often spotted cruising campus on his bicycle or longboard, Morgan Tyree, assistant professor of graphic arts at Northwest College, has been educating emerging graphic designers for 27 years.
November 1, 2018
Randy Quarles [‘18]
Northwest College student Randy Quarles embodies the spirit of Trapper Pride—even when times were tough, grit, determination and an adventurous spirit allowed him to find his calling and discover a second home in the NWC Photographic Communications...
October 4, 2018
Thea Marx ['18]
Worldwide travel, cooking, yoga and taekwondo are only a few of Northwest College alumna Thea Marx’s passions. Originally from Kinnear, Wyoming, she’s been a Cody resident for 20 years, where she’s taken on a variety of roles such as executive...
August 29, 2018
Eri Sakamoto ['19]
When Eri Sakamoto first arrived to Powell from Tokyo, Japan, she only planned to stay at Northwest College a semester or two.
July 23, 2018
Rusty Bradshaw [‘77]
When asked how he’s doing, Northwest College alumnus Rusty Bradshaw can honestly say he’s living his dream.
July 2, 2018
Macy Kenney [‘15]
After Cody, Wyoming, native Macy Kenney graduated from high school, she felt attending Northwest College was the next natural step. Knowing NWC was the perfect place to kickstart her career and enjoy the perks of small town life, she dove headfirst...
May 21, 2018
Russell Walks
Northwest College alumnus Russell Walks was born and raised in Billings, Montana, and began drawing before he could speak. As an avid science fiction fan, Walks spent a most of his childhood years reading
May 2, 2018
Cydney Barrus ['18]
When fine arts major Cydney Barrus was presented with an unexpected opportunity last semester, she didn’t hesitate to take action. As one who knows the importance of campus and community involvement, she’s always ready to embrace a new challenge
April 18, 2018
Kristi Hernandez ['18]
Psychology major Kristi Hernandez doesn’t aim low when it comes to her dreams and ambitions. Amid serving as the Phi Theta Kappa Vice President of Scholarship, staying busy with coursework and establishing the Northwest College Psychology Club,...
March 21, 2018
Miles Rumbolz [‘18]
For NWC sophomore Miles Rumbolz, music is more than a hobby—it’s a passion and a way of life. As a vocal music education major, he’s involved in just about every ensemble campus has to offer; although, he still manages to find additional ways...