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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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.
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...
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...
When Eri Sakamoto first arrived to Powell from Tokyo, Japan, she only planned to stay at Northwest College a semester or two.
When asked how he’s doing, Northwest College alumnus Rusty Bradshaw can honestly say he’s living his dream.
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...
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
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
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,...
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...
When a career and passion merge, it’s often the beginning of something great. At least, that’s what happened a couple short years ago when Ryan Wetzel, Northwest College alumnus and former Trapper basketball player (‘99-01), first saw 36-year-old...
As a resident assistant, member of the swing dance club, Enactus Team President and Student Senate Public Relations/Historian, it’s clear NWC sophomore Emiliano Mendez has zeal for both campus and community involvement.
Sophomore Tim Herzog, outdoor education and recreation leadership major, thrives on adventure and the great outdoors. As president of the Outdoor Club, a member of the Running Club, HvZ Club, Phi Theta Kappa and Campus Ventures, he dives headfirst...
