Ten men from the McNaughton Correctional Center can now call themselves Nicolet College graduates after a recent commencement ceremony at the college. 

Each of the graduates completed the Heavy Equipment Operator certificate program at Nicolet. 

In providing student reflections during the

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In Nicolet’s IT-Web Software Development program, students will learn the foundational skills necessary to become a software developer. The program now includes a special focus on the new and exciting world of blockchain technology. Students will learn what a blockchain is, what a blockchain does

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Roles for comedic singers and spellers are ripe for the taking when the Nicolet Players holds auditions Aug. 21 and 22 for the comedic musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. 

“We know audiences and actors alike love being part of a musical” said director K. Woodzick, “This show has a

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Citing his long-standing commitment to advancing higher education and skills training in the Northwoods, the Nicolet College Foundation has awarded its 2022 Friends and Partners Award to George Rouman of Rouman Amusement Company.

“Without question George has been a tremendous partner for Nicolet

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Friends and Partners Award - George Rouman

With summer in full swing so is the Outdoor Adventure program at Nicolet College with numerous upcoming outdoor experiences on the docket now through early fall. 

“It’s been a great season so far with students learning a wide variety of new skills and enjoying all kinds of outdoor experiences,”

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A contingent of nearly 50 wildlife ecology students from Indiana’s Purdue University recently visited Nicolet College to learn about and experience the rich and diverse northern natural ecosystem on campus. 

“This was an incredibly valuable learning opportunity for our students,” said Jarred

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Building on its long history of delivering high quality Nursing instruction at Nicolet College, the program continues to advance that effort with a third instructor recently earning the esteemed Certified Nurse Educator status.

Nicolet Nursing Instructor Krista Polomis received that certification

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Citing his commitment to hard work and strong desire to complete his high school diploma, Nicolet College’s Academic Success program has awarded Robert Shore from Tomahawk with the Student of the Year honor.

“From the moment that I met Bob I could tell that he was serious about completing his

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Ten individuals recently graduated from Nicolet College’s Law Enforcement Recruit Academy with each now eligible to be certified by the Wisconsin Department of Justice as law enforcement officers in the state. 

The challenging 720-hour program included a mix of classroom and hands-on scenario

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2022 law enforcement recruit group graduation photo with instructors
The number of Northwoods students earning college credits while still in high school is expected to continue growing into the future as dozens of high school teachers recently attended the Transcripted Credit Summit at Nicolet College. 
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classroom of high school counselors attending a seminar