Northwest State Community College celebrated the December 2023 graduating class at their fall ceremony last evening, held as an in-person ceremony in the Voinovich Auditorium. The ceremony recognized the awarding of 109 degrees and/or certificates to 102 students from the divisions of Arts & Sciences; Business & Public Services; Nursing and Allied Health; and Science,…
Northwest State Community College recently recognized Phi Theta Kappa and Alpha Delta Nu inductees at an evening ceremony on the Archbold campus. The event, held on 11/30/23, opened with a welcome by Dr. Melanie Hicks, Nursing Faculty and ADN advisor, followed by an inspirational and congratulatory address by Dr. Franklin Roberts, Dean of STEM and…
Northwest State Community College Student Activities recently held its 28th Annual Chili Cook-Off in the College’s atrium. Each year, money raised from this event is donated to the PATH Center in Defiance, to be used for area residents in need of assistance. The 2023 event proceeds totaled $826, which were recently donated to representatives from…
Northwest State Community College hosted a ceremonial demolition event for community leaders, elected officials, and other special guests at its Van Wert Campus (the former Kennedy Manufacturing building) on November 16th. As part of the event, Timothy Schneider presented a proclamation from Senator JD Vance to Northwest State for their ongoing work serving Paulding and…
Archbold, Ohio – The NSCC Center for Lifelong Learning is offering a special presentation on folklore and urban legends, featuring Dr. Allen Berres of Northwest State. The program, titled “Scary Urban Legends,” will be held at Northwest State on Friday, October 20th from 9:00 a.m. to noon in room A202. Come listen to a review…
The Northwest State Community College Board of Trustees met in regular session on Friday, August 25th at the Archbold campus. As part of the meeting, the Board received an update on the Van Wert campus, including ongoing recruitment and fundraising efforts in Van Wert and Paulding counties, as the College begins the process of renovating…
During a special pinning ceremony recently held at Northwest State Community College, seven students from the NSCC’s phlebotomy technician certificate program, and one graduate from the medical assisting degree program were recognized. Both options lead to entry-level positions in the health care field, and students earning the phlebotomy technician certificate may choose to continue their…
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…
