The intertwined history, background, experiences, and identities of Northwoods residents will be in the spotlight when Nicolet College presents its second annual TEDx event Friday, Sept. 30.

The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Nicolet College Theatre. Origin Stories: Reflections From

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TEDx Nicolet College logo, black and red text on a white background.

While some fall classes have already started at Nicolet, the college still has numerous start dates coming up in numerous academic programs that are now being offered in the highly-flexible competency-based education format, also known as CBE. 

“One of the great aspects of these classes is that

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Students chatting outside the Northwoods Center, surrounded by yellow autumn leaves and trees.

Anyone interested in exploring their creative interests in a relaxing and inspiring Northwoods setting is invited to attend the upcoming School of the Arts Sept. 15 to 18 in Rhinelander.  

Over the four-day event those attending will have the opportunity to participate in more than 20 different

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Smooth pathways from high school to college to careers don’t happen by magic. 

To do it right – ensuring students experience an easy and seamless transitions from one stage to the next – takes considerable work behind the scenes. 

That’s exactly what took place recently when a contingent of staff

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Academic staff from UW-Stevens Point and the School District of Rhinelander in a training room around a hospital bed with a medical mannequin.

Dozens of different arts events and personal interest learning opportunities will be available at Nicolet College in coming months with the launch of the new Arts and Enrichment slate of events and activities.

“All of these events and activities give people the opportunity to pursue new areas of

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Click here for a full list of classes and to view all of the details.

The Learning in Retirement program at Nicolet College is returning this fall and winter with more in-person options as well as virtual offerings with its upcoming season of classes that feature many new courses as well as the

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Smiling senior couple in a garden holding baskets of vegetables.

Anyone planning on attending Nicolet College during the Spring and Summer Terms of 2023 is encouraged to apply for a scholarship from the Nicolet College Foundation to help cover college costs. 

“Even with Nicolet being one of the most affordable colleges in the state, paying for tuition and books

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Scholarships for Spring and Summer 2023 flyer, emphasizes free money for college.

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 ceremony

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Graduate in cap and gown shaking hands on stage at ceremony; American flag and banner behind.

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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Man with glasses studying on a laptop near a large window.

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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Six cartoon characters sitting on stage under a banner reading "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."