Seven graduates from the Northwest State Community College Law Enforcement Academy were honored during a special ceremony. The class successfully completed both the state certification exam and the physical fitness requirements of the program. All seven graduates have also passed the 200-question Ohio Peace Officer Training Association (OPOTA) Certification examination, which is a requirement to…
The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, June 23 at the Archbold campus. As part of the meeting, the College announced it has reached a new three-year agreement with the Professional Association. The new agreement has been ratified by a vote from the professional staff and by the…
Five individuals have been selected to receive the Northwest State Community College Distinguished Alumni Award for 2023. Those individuals were officially recognized during a special luncheon ceremony prior to Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Archbold Campus. Plaques with their likeness will also be added to the prestigious Alumni wall of award…
Northwest State Community College and Purdue University Fort Wayne are excited to announce a new partnership that will benefit current and future students of both schools. Starting July 1, 2023, graduates from Northwest State may transfer up to 66 college credits toward a Bachelor of Applied Science degree at Purdue Fort Wayne. Articulation agreements such…
Charles Heitmeyer of Allied Moulded Products, Inc. (Bryan) recently presented a check for $1,000 to Northwest State for upgrades in the plastics technology program. Heitmeyer, an NSCC alum, was recently awarded the “Mold Designer of the Year” by the Society of Plastics Engineers mold technologies. The award was sponsored by Progressive Components. Heitmeyer is shown…
Northwest State proudly hosted “Mini Manufacturing Day” for 5th and 6th grade students at the Archbold Campus on April 13th. Mini Manufacturing Day is a spin-off of the popular Manufacturing Day events that are also put on by the Advanced Manufacturing Consortium. The primary goal of both events is to promote and raise awareness of…
Northwest State Community College hosted the Ohio Association for College Admission Counseling (OACAC) Annual College Fair on Tuesday, March 7th with a tremendous turnout in the Atrium. In total, roughly 55 colleges and universities from a four-state area welcomed over 600 area high school students at the event. SHOWCASING NSCC AS A COMMUNITY CONVENER The…
Your Van Wert Campus of Northwest State Community College is thrilled to partner with the design firm of Fanning Howey to begin the renovation of its Sycamore Street campus. Fanning Howey is an integrated architecture, interiors and engineering firm specializing in learning environments. Located just 23 miles away from Van Wert in Celina, Ohio, Fanning…
The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, October 21 at the Archbold Campus. As part of the meeting, it was noted that negotiating teams for the College and the Support Staff bargaining unit of the Northwest State Community College Education Association entered into negotiations in August 2022 to…
Northwest State Community College recently hosted its 2nd Annual Van Wert Golf Outing on Friday, September 16th at Hickory Sticks Golf Club in Van Wert. 96 participants enjoyed a fun day of golf, games and prizes, all in an effort to raise NSCC scholarship dollars for Paulding and Van Wert learners. In total, approximately $13,000…
Northwest State Community College recently recognized four Practical Nursing (PN) graduates in a ceremony held recently at the Archbold campus. Graduates of the nursing programs are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) and enter directly into the workforce, or they may transfer their credits for additional study. Additional information on the Northwest State…
Northwest State Community College has formally announced its new Dean of the Van Wert campus, Dr. Jon Tomlinson. Tomlinson is the first official hire for the forthcoming Van Wert campus. Dr. Tomlinson earned his Doctorate of Organizational Leadership from Regent University. Dr. Tomlinson most recently held the position of Dean and professor at Ohio Christian…
Northwest State Community College celebrated the 2021 graduating class at its spring Commencement Ceremony this past weekend, with an open-air celebration on the Archbold Campus. The ceremony recognized 190 graduates who completed an Associate degree or certificate program with the College during fall, spring or summer term, comprising a total of 202 awards (168 associate…
