Northwest College
Community college in Powell, Wyoming, United States
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Northwest College is a public community college off Wyoming Highway 295 in Powell, Wyoming, United States.
Former name
Northwest Community CollegeMottoYour future, our focus
Established1946
Northwest College, July 2015 | |
Former name | Northwest Community College |
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| Motto | Your future, our focus |
| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1946 |
| Endowment | $53.2 million (2025)[1] |
| President | Lisa Watson |
| Faculty | 104 total, 61 full-time |
Administrative staff | 134 |
| Students | 1,443 |
| Location | , , United States 44°45′37″N 108°45′45″W |
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| Colors | Red and gray |
| Mascot | Trapper |
| Website | www |
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History
Northwest College opened in 1946, as the "University of Wyoming Northwest Center," with the support of the University of Wyoming and the local school district. University support ended in 1950, and the current name was adopted in 1989.[2]
Academics
The college offers associate degrees, two bachelor's degree programs, and certificates.[3]
Notable people
- Chris Boucher, professional basketball player
- John Johnson, professional basketball player
- Monte Olsen, ski instructor and Wyoming legislator[4]
