NorthWest Arkansas Community College

NorthWest Arkansas Community College opened applications for a new 12-month Licensed Practical Nurse program with classes starting in January, accepting up to 16 students.

Northwest Arkansas Community College will host its fifth annual Power of Play Conference this month. The single-day conference is designed to help parents, educators and caregivers develop a child’s natural curiosity.

Northwest Arkansas Community College is launching a new nursing program for practical nurses, a class of nurses that local facilities urgently need. Additionally, Al “Papa Rap” Lopez continues to play music. Plus, a community icon joins us.

Music designed to help you let go of stress and anxiety will be front and center on the Northwest Arkansas Community College Campus tomorrow afternoon. Peace in the Keys will feature solo pianist Schumann Robert, who will perform music designed to guide the audience on a journey of serenity, resilience and reflection.

At this week’s gathering of three Arkansas college leaders, the subjects included DEI, free speech on campus, lottery funding and higher education's core mission. The panel discussion, hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Council, featured University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson, Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dennis Rittle and the president of the University of Central Arkansas, Houston Davis.

Yesterday, April 23, University of Arkansas Chancellor Charles Robinson, Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dennis Rittle and University of Central Arkansas President Houston Davis shared a stage to discuss the role higher education plays in the state.

Northwest Arkansas Community College is bringing "110 in the Shade" to the stage tonight through Saturday night, April 24-26. The musical is inspired by the play The Rainmaker and delivers a classic Broadway love story, complete with ample song and dance.

This week’s episode of the “I Am Northwest Arkansas” podcast previews a roundtable event and the UCA's presence in the region. Host Randy Wilburn talks with Paul Gatling, the senior director of northwest Arkansas engagement at UCA.

Kyle Kellams speaks to the founding director and the current director discuss the 20th anniversary of the NWACC honors program.

In today's episode, Daniel Caruth reports on a disaster simulation conducted on the John Brown University campus in Siloam Springs. Northwest Arkansas Community College celebrates the 20th anniversary of its honors program, and more.