Northwest College
Northwest College is a public community college in Powell, Wyoming.
 Northwest College | |
Former names | Northwest Community College |
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| Motto | Your future, our focus |
| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1946 |
| Endowment | $38.9 million (2019)[1] |
| President | Lisa Watson |
| Location | , , United States |
| 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]
Notable people
- Chris Boucher, basketball player for the Oregon Ducks men's basketball team and Toronto Raptors National Basketball Association
- John Johnson, National Basketball Association player, 12 NBA Seasons, First Team All American at University of Iowa
- Monte Olsen, ski instructor and Wyoming legislator[3]
References
- As of June 30, 2019. "U.S. and Canadian 2019 NTSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2019 Endowment Market Value, and Percentage Change in Market Value from FY18 to FY19 (Revised)". National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
- History according to the official website
- Wyoming House of Representatives-Rep. Monte Olsen
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