The Oneida County Health Department has been honored with the Wisconsin Technical College System’s Futuremaker Partner Award for its close working relationship with Nicolet College during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“Nicolet’s partnership with the health department reflects the deep community ties

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Kate Ferrel shares a welcome message as she begins her new role as Nicolet College’s 7th President. She expresses her gratitude to serve as a leader for the college and defines her personal philosophy of higher education. Kate strives to approach students and stakeholders with empathy and

Nicolet College will advance its efforts delivering online instruction to students of color thanks to a $30,000 grant the college recently received from the Urban Institute’s Career and Technical Education CoLab. 

The college will use the funds to develop the academic infrastructure needed to

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For the second consecutive year, Nicolet College has been named a Promising Places to Work award winner by two national organizations that support diversity efforts by community colleges across the country. 

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) partnered with

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Citing his ability to serve as a catalyst for innovation, remove barriers for students to higher education, and advance academic achievement, the Wisconsin Technical College System has awarded Nicolet President Richard Nelson with its prestigious 2021 Eagle Management Leadership Award. 

“Dr

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Nicolet College is well on its way to hitting the $1 million mark in textbook savings for students by continuously expanding the program that eliminates costly textbooks and replaces them with educational materials students can get for free. 

Since starting the program in 2018, students have

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Scenic trails, lakes and rivers throughout the Northwoods will soon take center stage in Nicolet College’s Outdoor Adventure program as the series prepares to kick off its 25th anniversary season. 

From May through October the program will feature more than 30 different offerings, said Terry

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The goal of becoming a college graduate became a reality for 432 individuals as Nicolet College recently held a graduation ceremony for individuals completing this step of their education during the 2020-2021 academic year. 

“Earning a college credential always takes determination and

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Summer is a great time for students to catch up or get ahead on credits toward their degree. If your student is attending a college or university other than Nicolet, they can still take credits in the Northwoods for a fraction of the cost and transfer them to their degree at another college.

Here’s

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Sometimes, university-bound students are unsure if attending a community college will start their education on track toward a bachelor’s degree. With the University Transfer program at Nicolet, this isn't a problem.

If you know your intended major, you can choose a pre-major degree to get