Media
Highlights
The select news releases provide glimpses into the life and work of Dennis C. Rittle.
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2024
Northwest Arkansas Community College to add men’s, women’s outdoor track
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NorthWest Arkansas Community College to undergo full logo rebrand
KNWA Fox24
YouTube
Make48 Season 7 Regional Episodes Streaming on March 6th!
Make48
White House Meets with Community College Leaders
Mirage News
Multi-million dollar grant funds new facility for NWACC's Trail Technician Program
Ground
Northwest Arkansas Community College spring enrollment up 3.9% at 7,709 students
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Axios NW Arkansas
KNWA Fox24
X
NWACC has a 'first' with runner
pressreader
2023
Think Big, Plan Big and Play Big with NWACC's Dr. Dennis Rittle
The Bentonville Beacon Podcast
NorthWest Arkansas Community College Science Olympiad Competition
Arkansas Business Resurce Hub
NWACC Launches New Trail Technician Program
terran
NWACC esports program all about inclusion, Athletic Director Brooke Brewer says
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Westside Eagle Observer
Affordable Education for All: NWACC's Commitment to Empowering Students with President Dennis Rittle
I Am Northwest Arkansas, Episode 243
Podchaser
NWACC’s Commitment to Empowering Students with President Dennis Rittle
KUAF National Public Radio
NWACC cross country heading to nationals
KNWA Fox24
Northwest Arkansas Community College reports 15.9% increase in spring enrollment, total of 7,418 students
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC expands nursing, trails certificates
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC raises salaries for full-time employees
Axios NW Arkansas
NWACC raises minimum starting salary for full-time employees to $14 an hour
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Community College announces esports as second program in sports department
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Innovation for The Great Outdoors competition held this weekend in NWA
5 News
NWACC's Brightwater receives reaccreditation
5 News
Northwest Arkansas Community College’s enrollment up 7.27% with total of 8,409 students, largest since 2019
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Newstral
NWACC has 7% increase in fall enrollment
TB&P - Talk Business & Politics
Trails group gathers at Northwest Arkansas Community College, develops national test
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense designation awarded to NWACC
5 News
NWACC to Expand Integrated Design Program to Include Product Development and Package Design
NWACC News
Northwest Arkansas Community College board told better outreach, communication could help future millage bids
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC holds graduation at Walmart AMP
Fox24 News KFTA
NWA EDITORIAL | Community college tax hike rejected by taxpayers who were unconvinced of the need
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC Board of Trustees unanimously approves fiscal year 2024 budget, won’t plan to raise tuition
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Community College officials visit Iowa school for pointers on building athletic program
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Volunteers help build 50 beds for local kids
5 News
Celebrating historical Springdale community college gift in Arkansas
Black Hills Energy
NWACC experiences 15.9% increase in spring enrollment
KNWA Fox24
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Newsbreak
Economic impact of Northwest Arkansas Community College measured in study
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWA EDITORIAL | Community college, affected by high housing costs in the region, eyes providing some on-campus options
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC Foundation to use $8 million grant for trails trade school
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
KNWA Fox24
5 News
2022
Kansas Community Colleges Reaching a Crossroads
Flatland
Northwest Arkansas Community College hopes to rebuild millage by sending 0.4-mill proposal to voters in May
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Community College approves bonuses for faculty, staff
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC announces largest enrollment increase in years
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
KNWA Fox24
TB&P - Talk Business & Politics
New president discusses vision for NWACC
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
New NWACC president starts job
Axios NW Arkansas
✨INSPIRED✨ Dennis C. Rittle, Ph.D., President, @nwacc #whowhatwhere #3Minuteswith3W
Tweet from 3W Magazine
NWA EDITORIAL | THURSDAY’S THUMBS: Rogers embraces use of officer-worn cameras
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Community College hires new president
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Retiring NWACC president honored at last meeting
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Carin Schoppmeyer: MONAH welcomes Native chef & College patrons Plant a Seed
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Board extends appreciation to president Dr. Dennis C. Rittle
Cowley College News
Rittle is Northwest Arkansas Community College’s choice for president
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Choosing a Different Path
Regent University
President on the move
Community College Daily
Dr. Rittle takes part in final meeting as Cowley College leader
1025 The River
Cowley College places fourth in NATYCAA Cup standings
Cowley College News
CourierTraveler
Cowley Community College and Salina Technical College recognized in data quality awards
The Kansas Board of Regents
Cowley rallies again, reaches JUCO title game
The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colorado
Cowley College Sumner Campus hosts Robotic Challenge Day to 10 area middle schools
Sumner NewsCow
Cowley College Gets $4 Million From State Toward A New Career And Tech Ed Center
Cowley NewsCow
Kowalska named Cowley College Student of the Year
Cowley College News
Math & Science Club raises $1,300
CourierTraveler
2021
Cowley Marketing receives Two Gold and Three Bronze 2021 NCMPR District 5 Marketing Awards – Cowley College News
Gold & Silver Daily News
Cowley College-Sumner Campus partners with Kansas State Polytechnic to offer UAS drone classes
Wellington Daily News
Cowley College leaders at work
CourierTraveler
EYE OF THE TIGER: Mulvane grad wins national championship as Cowley College mascot
Derby Informer
Cowley College punches ticket to NJCAA semifinals after rallying back for 105-101 win
KSN.com
Tigers are Region Champions! Headed back to national tournament
Cowley College News
Ceremony held for paramedic program graduates
The Ponca City News
2020
National Champions! Lady Tiger cross country team caps dream season
Cowley College News
Tiger men place third as they return the program to national prominence
Cowley College News
Cowley College Only College to Increase in Fall 2020 Enrollment in Kansas during Pandemic
KANSAS REFLECTOR
Table of Experts: Education
WICHITA BUSINESS JOURNAL
Short General Education Center shining bright
Cowley College News
IAOM, Cowley College offers virtual milling program
WORLD-GRAIN.com
Kansas sextuplets surprised with college scholarships
TODAY
Cowley College partners to conduct Summer IT Camps
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Cowley College News
Agora Architecture Redefines the New Reality of Architecture with Virtual Reality
yahoo! finance
Cowley Agriculture program receives $50,000 grant
Cowley College News
W.S. Scott Auditorium gets facelift
The Ponca City News
Cowley places ninth in NATYCAA Cup standings
Cowley College News
Cowley Course Work To Be Accepted Into Wichita State Aerospace Program
Cowley NewsCow
Rittle Appointed President To The Council of Presidents for Kansas Community Colleges
Cowley NewsCow
Cowley College News
Cowley College’s statement on social injustice
Cowley College News
Cowley College ranked top community college to offer online programs
Best Value Schools
Cowley College News
Kansas coronavirus unpdate: Tech schools blend online courses with hands-on training for needed workers
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Leavenworth Times
The Morning Sun
First group of Cowley employees graduate from CLAW training
Cowley College News
Honoring High-Performers...Valuing People
Cowley College News
Cowley College Innovative UpskillU Scholarships, Targeting Dislocated Aviation Workers
Cowley College News
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2019
Honoring All Who Served - VFW Dennis C. Rittle
Trendsmap
Dennis C Rittle's tweet - "Cowley College Inaugural Trap Shoot Invitational" Named A Top Global Tweet
Trendsmap
Cowley College Foundation Awards More Than 400 Scholarships
Cowley College Foundation
Higher Education Leaders Take Part in Education Table of Experts
Cowley College News
Cowley College Donates More Than 700 Pounds of Meat to Local Food Pantries
Cowley College News
Cowley College President and Vice Chair share Best Practices in president and trustee relationship for third straight year to upcoming senior educational leaders in Kansas
Cowley College News
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Trustees and president reach terms on contract renewal
Cowley College News
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Kansas Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers Selects Cowley College as his first community college to visit on his listening tour
Cowley College News
One of the Most Affordable Four-Year Degrees Now offered on the Cowley College Main Campus through Partnership between Cowley College and Friends University
Cowley College News
Today’s KFDI FM 101.3
KWCH12
Cowley College Makes Major Economic Impact
Cowley College News
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Belle Plaine News
Highly Innovative Partnership between Cowley College and Local Non-profit Organization lead to the Development of a new Education Center to trainer pre-school, primary, and secondary educators
Cowley College News
Cowley College 96th Commencement Ceremonies - Two Ceremonies with approximately 2,500 individuals in attendance
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Cowley Finishes 5th in National Athletic Program Rankings, NATYCAA Cup
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Cowley College Partners with KU and the Spencer Museum of Art
Cowley College News
Dr. Dennis C. Rittle serves as featured speaker at Rotary Club Meeting
Cowley College News
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2018
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Tech and Innovation Center on the New Cowley College Sumner Campus
Sumner NewsCow
New Sumner Campus Breathes Life Into South Central KS Economy
Kansas Central
Cowley College Partners with Pittsburg State University, the United States Army, and the Kansas Army National Guard to Offer ROTC Program at Cowley College - only 2nd one of its kind in the nation
Cowley College News
Dr. Dennis C. Rittle participates for 3rd consecutive year as a key panelist for Higher Education Roundtable at the Wichita Business Journal
Cowley College News
TECT Aerospace Pledges $150K for Naming Rights to the New Cowley College Sumner Campus
Cowley College News
KanOkla Networks Donates $40K for Naming Rights to the New Sumner Campus IT Lab
Cowley College News
Cowley College President Celebrates Board Chair's Leadership and Accomplishments during her Tenure as Board Chair
Cowley College News
Dennis C. Rittle presents Best Practices in Leadership
Cowley College News
Dennis C. Rittle Applauded for Offering a Four-Part Interactive Leadership Series with Regional Leaders
Cowley College News
Dennis C. Rittle and Ark City Rotary President Team to Deliver hundreds of Dictionaries to Local Elementary Students
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Cowley College President inspires area high school students to invest in work ethic development as they prepare for their careers
Cowley College News
Cowley College President Extends Support to Area Food Pantries
Cowley College News
Seamless 2+2 Agreements between Cowley College and Wichita State University
Cowley College News
Cowley College president supports 4-H participants through purchasing of livestock to provide meat to local food pantries
Cowley College News
Cowley College President Joins to Honor the First Recipient of the "Tiger Spirit Award", Pizza Hut
Cowley College News
Dr. Rittle provides the State of Cowley College to Dual Chamber of Commerce Local Leaders
Cowley College News
The Cowley CourierTraveler
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2017
Announcing New Cowley College Sumner Campus
Cowley College News
Cowley College Receives Largest Donation in Its History, $1.76M
Cowley College News
High Level Dignitaries Join Cowley College for Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony - First of its kind in the State
Cowley College News
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Sumner NewsCow
Cowley College President Successfully Introduces Bill to Add a New Trustee to the Board from Sumner County
Sumner Communications
First of Its Kind - Cowley College and Wichita State University partner in a 100% Seamless 2+2 Articulation Agreement involving Five Engineering Program Pathways
Cowley College News
Making the Impossible -- Possible - Kansas Governor Applauds Cowley College for Partnering to Offer the $15K 4-year degree
Cowley College News (a)
Cowley College News (b)
Cowley College Leads the Way in Offering the First $15K 4-year Degrees in KS through Partnership with Fort Hays State University
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Dennis C. Rittle Key Participant for in Higher Education Roundtable for Wichita and Greater Wichita Region
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Dennis C. Rittle speaks to Business Leaders of Winfield about Transformative Initiatives of Cowley College
Cowley College News
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2016
Historic Courage Leads to Historic Vote Outcome, A New Campus
Cowley College News
The Wichita Eagle
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Mustering Support for a Historic Challenge
Cowley College News (a)
Cowley College News (b)
Cowley College News (c)
Presidents Sign Tiger2Tiger Partnership, guarantees seamless transfer and very affordable rates
Cowley College News
One of a Kind Program developed with International Corporate Partner, International Association of Operative Millers
Cowley College News
Dr. Dennis C. Rittle Discusses the Value of Humility with Regional Rotarians
Cowley College News
College President assists with Flood Victims
Cowley College News
Cowley College Board of Trustees demonstrates trust and support of President through contract renewal and bump in compensation
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Message to Greater Wichita Business Region from Cowley College President, We develop responsible citizens to represent our institution and to serve our communities
Cowley College News
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2012 – 2015
Dr. Rittle serves as a presenter and panelist at Regional Kansas Association of City/County Managers Conference to discuss the Role of Community Colleges in Economic Development with 140+ City and County Managers in attendance - 2015
Cowley College News
Cowley College and Newell-Rubbermaid recognized for industry partnership - 2015
Cowley College News
Cowley College President interacts with the National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employees, Inc. - 2015
Cowley College News
Dr. Dennis C. Rittle educates regional high school students in preparation for life after high school - 2015
Cowley College News
President Rittle shares College Update with Members of Regional Lions Clubs - 2015
Cowley College News
Cowley College President shares Best Practices in Team Building with Admin Assistants from Kansas Cities during their annual meeting - 2015
Cowley College News
Cowley President rolls up sleeves and volunteers to provide free auto service for community members in need - 2015
Cowley College News
Overcoming Odds during childhood to a better life and to make a better life for others - 2012
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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2022
Kansas Community Colleges Reaching a Crossroads
Flatland
Northwest Arkansas Community College hopes to rebuild millage by sending 0.4-mill proposal to voters in May
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Community College approves bonuses for faculty, staff
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Enrollment up 8.3% at the University of Arkansas; up almost 11% at NWACC
TB&P - Talk Business & Politics
NWACC announces largest enrollment increase in years
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC fall enrollment up more than 10%
KNWA Fox24
New president discusses vision for NWACC
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
New NWACC president starts job
Axios NW Arkansas
INSPIRED: Dennis C. Rittle, Ph.D., President, @nwacc #whowhatwhere #3Minuteswith3W
Tweet from 3W Magazine
NWA EDITORIAL | THURSDAY’S THUMBS: Rogers embraces use of officer-worn cameras
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Community College hires new president
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Retiring NWACC president honored at last meeting
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Carin Schoppmeyer: MONAH welcomes Native chef and College patrons Plant a Seed
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Rittle is Northwest Arkansas Community College’s choice for president
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Choosing a Different Path
Regent University
President on the move
Community College Daily
Dr. Rittle takes part in final meeting as Cowley College leader
1025 The River
Cowley College places fourth in NATYCAA Cup standings
Cowley College News
Cowley fourth in NATYCAA standings
CourierTraveler
Cowley Community College and Salina Technical College recognized in data quality awards
The Kansas Board of Regents
Cowley rallies again, reaches JUCO title game
The Daily Sentinel, Grand Junction, Colorado
Cowley College Sumner Campus hosts Robotic Challenge Day to 10 area middle schools
Sumner NewsCow
Cowley College Gets $4 Million From State Toward A New Career And Tech Ed Center
Cowley NewsCow
Math & Science Club raises $1,300
CourierTraveler
2021
Cowley College leaders at work
CourierTraveler
EYE OF THE TIGER: Mulvane grad wins national championship as Cowley College mascot
Derby Informer
Cowley College punches ticket to NJCAA semifinals after rallying back for 105-101 win
KSN.com
Tigers are Region Champions! Headed back to national tournament
Cowley College News
Ceremony held for paramedic program graduates
The Ponca City News
2020
National Champions! Lady Tiger cross country team caps dream season
Cowley College News
Tiger men place third as they return the program to national prominence
Cowley College News
Cowley College Only College to Increase in Fall 2020 Enrollment in Kansas during Pandemic
KANSAS REFLECTOR
Table of Experts: Education
WICHITA BUSINESS JOURNAL
IAOM, Cowley College offers virtual milling program
WORLD-GRAIN.com
Kansas sextuplets surprised with college scholarships
TODAY
Cowley College partners to conduct Summer IT Camps
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Agora Architecture Redefines the New Reality of Architecture with Virtual Reality
yahoo! finance
W.S. Scott Auditorium Gets Facelift
The Ponca City News
Cowley Course Work To Be Accepted Into Wichita State Aerospace Program
Cowley NewsCow
Rittle Appointed President To The Council of Presidents for Kansas Community Colleges
Cowley NewsCow
Kansas coronavirus update: Tech schools blend online courses with hands-on training for needed workers
The Topeka Capital-Journal
Cowley College ranked top community college to offer online programs
Best Value Schools
Kansas coronavirus unpdate: Tech schools blend online courses with hands-on training for needed workers
The Topeka Capital-Journal
2019
Honoring All Who Served
Trendsmap
Dennis C Rittle's tweet - "Cowley College Inaugural Trap Shoot Invitational" Named A Top Global Tweet
Trendsmap
Cowley College President and Vice Chair share Best Practices in president and trustee relationship for third straight year to upcoming senior educational leaders in Kansas
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Four Year Degree offered on the Cowley College Main Campus through Partnership between Cowley College and Friends University
Today’s KFDI FM 101.3
One of the Most Affordable four-year degree in business - on Campus Partnership between Cowley College and Friends University
KWCH12
Cowley College 96th Commencement Ceremonies - Two Ceremonies with approximately 2,500 individuals in attendance
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Cowley College Makes Major Economical Impact
The Cowley CourierTraveler
2018
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New Tech and Innovation Center on the New Cowley College Sumner Campus
Sumner NewsCow
Dennis C. Rittle and Ark City Rotary President Team to Deliver hundreds of Dictionaries to Local Elementary Students
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Dr. Rittle provides the State of Cowley College to Dual Chamber of Commerce Local Leaders
The Cowley CourierTraveler
2017
Announcing New Cowley College Sumner Campus
The Cowley CourierTraveler
High Level Dignitaries Join Cowley College for Historic Groundbreaking Ceremony - 1st of its kind in the State
Sumner NewsCow
Cowley College Leads the Way in Offering the First $15K 4-year Degrees in KS through Partnership with Fort Hays State University
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Dennis C. Rittle Key Participant for in Higher Education Roundtable for Wichita and Greater Wichita Region
The Cowley CourierTraveler
2016 – 2012
Historic Courage Leads to Historic Vote Outcome, A New Campus
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Cowley College Board of Trustees demonstrates trust and support of President through contract renewal and bump in compensation - 2016
The Cowley CourierTraveler
Overcoming Odds during childhood to a better life and to make a better life for others - 2012
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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2024
NWACC helps health care providers meet labor needs
TP&P
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
9th Nationally Ranked Div 2 NWACC Men Win Region 2 Cross Country Championship
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Robotics at NWACC on the Rise
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWA High School Students Can Now Apply to NWACC’s Free Robotics Project for the Spring Semester
NWACC News
NWACC Rolls Out New Industrial Robtics Program
MSN
NWACC Partners with the National Community College Benchmark Project to Host Mini Data Symposium
NWACC News
NWACC Offing AI Intensive Workshops for Workforce Professionals
KNWA Fox 24
TB&P
NWACC News
Gathering Community Input for Grant Funded Bentonville Campus Master Planning
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC Trails Program gaining National Recognition
Axios NW Arkansas
Opening Of Goldie's Grill on NWACC Campus in Food Court
KNWA Fox 24
NWACC sees largest enrollment in school’s history
KNWA Fox 24
5 News
yahoo!news
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Newstral
Grand Opening of Center for Industrial Trails, First of Its Kind in the United States
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC News
NWACC Receives NSF Grant for $400K
NSF
Rebounding after a Cyber Attack - Keeping Students #1
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Community College’s Brightwater culinary division helps train Michigan student for WorldSkills competition in France
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC Cares for Students While Responsibly Restoring from Cyber Attack
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Rebranding NWACC, New Academic and Athletic Logos
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
5 News
40/29 News
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Just In Time Nursing Program to Address Nursing Shortage
NWACC News
NWACC Employee Compensation to Market Levels
5 News
NWACC Employees receive significant raises to address Market Expectations
TB&P
Salary Increases for NWACC Faculty and Staff
KNWA Fox 24KNWA Fox 24
FEMA opens disaster recovery center at NWACC
40/29 News
Axios NW Arkansas
NWACC Philanthropist Legacy is Honored
TB&P
Northwest Arkansas Community College board approves 2025 budget of $49.4 million
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
First-generation student from Morocco graduates from NWACC with associate degree
KNWA Fox 24
NWACC graduates accept diplomas at Walmart AMP
40/29 News
NWACC student completes her RN degree as the youngest in her class
5 News
NWACC holds graduation ceremony
yahoo!news
NWACC's Youngest Graduate, 14 yrs old. Will Transfer to Georgia Tech to Complete 4yr degree
40/29 News
Inside Edition
$2.1M State Grant to NWACC to support Nursing
Governor SHS
NWACC News
K8 News
KNWA Fox 24
U of A, NWACC Partner to Develop Data Science Workforce
University of Arkansas News
KNWA Fox 24
Transatlantic Exchange: Visiting NWACC S Trail Technicial Program
IMBA
NWACC brings back musical theater with The Spitfire Grill
tfw the free weekly
NWACC has highest student athlete retention rate at 80%
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Community College budget proposal for 2025 calls for $4 million increase
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Walton Family Foundation Announces Grant to Support Northwest Arkansas Community College Foundation Master Plan
Walton Family Foundation
KNWA Fox24
amp Arkansas Money & Politics
yahoo!finance
NWACC to receive more than $700K in federal grants
KNWA Fox24
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Three-Way Partnership to Advance Youth Fiscal Literacy across NWA, NWACC, Arvest Bank, and Youthful Savings
EINPresswire
Northwest Arkansas Community College President Dennis Rittle’s contract extended
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NWACC Announces NJCAA Track Coming in Spring of 2025, Followed by Soccer in Fall 2026
3W Magazine
NWACC announces track, soccer teams coming soon
yahoo!news
Northwest Arkansas Community College to add men’s, women’s outdoor track
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
NorthWest Arkansas Community College to undergo full logo rebrand
KNWA Fox24
YouTube
Make48 Season 7 Regional Episodes Streaming on March 6th!
Make48
White House Meets with Community College Leaders
Mirage News
