News Index
Nicolet College Foundation
scholarship applications now available
Feb. 3, 2012
The Nicolet College Foundation is currently distributing scholarship applications for the 2012-13 school year. Completed applications must be postmarked or delivered by Monday, April 2, to the Foundation Office, Room 103 of the University Transfer Center on the Rhinelander campus. read more >>
Nicolet College students to
showcase talents at State Capitol
Jan. 23, 2012
Nicolet College students Melissa Harmann and Kandra Shefchik will join more than 100 other technical college students from around the state at a special event to showcase projects at the State Capital Tuesday, Jan. 31. The Celebration of Student Engagement will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. read more >>
Nicolet College's Academic Success Program
helps hundreds make college a reality
Jan. 18, 2012
Looking to earn a college degree but wonder if you have the academic skills needed to succeed? Relax. Nicolet College's Academic Success Program can help. "It's common for students to feel this way and be a little nervous," said Rose Prunty, dean of Academic Success and University Transfer at Nicolet. "But what's most important is that people do not let this stop them from getting the college education that will help them get ahead in life." read more >>
Early-Bird registration now open for
Direct Caregivers Conference at Nicolet College
Jan. 13, 2012
Anyone providing long-term care to a relative, friend or doing so professionally is invited to attend the Sixth Annual Direct Caregivers Conference from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10, in the Northwoods Center on Nicolet College's Rhinelander campus. read more >>
Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital
donates ambulance to Nicolet College
Jan. 13, 2012
Students in Nicolet College's emergency services classes will get a greater real-world learning experience thanks to the recent donation of an ambulance to the college by Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital. read more >>
Nicolet College Foundation receives
$3,000 Plum Creek Foundation grant
Dec. 21, 2011
The Nicolet College Foundation received a $3,000 grant from the Plum Creek Foundation to purchase equipment to help create a state-of-the-art environmental science learning laboratory. read more >>
Computers From the Heart
distributes laptops to enhance education
Dec. 12, 2011
Ten families from the Rhinelander area recently received free laptop computers through the Computers From the Heart program, which is designed to enhance learning for students by giving them greater access to modern technology. read more >>
Engineering, Health Occupations Academies for 9th, 10th graders coming to Nicolet College
Dec. 7, 2011
Fun-filled, hands-on activities await Northwoods 9th and 10th graders enrolling in the upcoming Engineering and Health Occupations Academies at Nicolet College. Both academies will run simultaneously for five consecutive Saturdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25. read more>>
Nicolet College Foundation welcomes
new executive director, board members
Dec. 6, 2011
The Nicolet College Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed a new executive director and seven new members to the foundation board. Heather Schallock recently started her duties as executive director. In her new role she will work with businesses, organizations and individual donors to further the student-focused mission of the foundation and the college. read more >>
Nicolet honored for creating Mother’s Room
Nov. 28, 2011
The Northwoods Breastfeeding Coalition recently presented Nicolet College with a certificate of appreciation as a breastfeeding-friendly worksite for creating a dedicated Mother’s Room where mothers can breastfeed their infants or express milk in privacy. read more >>
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High school freshmen, sophomores attend hands-on Environmental Science Academy at Nicolet
Oct. 14, 2011
Who wants to go to school on Saturdays? Twenty-five area high school freshmen and sophomores recently elected to do just that in order to attend the pre-college Environmental Science Academy at Nicolet College. view story>>
Nicolet College Recruit Academy
grads earn state certification
Thirteen recruits recently graduated from the Nicolet College Law Enforcement Recruit Academy, certifying each to work in law enforcement agencies in the state of Wisconsin. read more>>
Numerous Nicolet instructors participate
in professional development activities
Sept. 20, 2011
Effective teaching requires regular professional development. Over the summer numerous Nicolet College faculty members took part in activities to expand their knowledge in their fields of expertise and improve classroom teaching effectiveness. read more >>
9th and 10th graders invited to
Environmental Science Academy at Nicolet College
Sept. 8, 2011
All area high school freshmen and sophomores are invited to attend an Environmental Science Academy at Nicolet College this fall that's designed to help students explore careers and hone the skills necessary to be successful in college. read more >>
Law Enforcement Recruit Academy
grads earn state certification
Sept. 1, 2011
Thirteen recruits recently graduated from the Nicolet College Law Enforcement Recruit Academy, certifying each to work in law enforcement agencies in the state of Wisconsin. read more >>