NWCCD, Wyoming community colleges deliver Adult Education results

The National Reporting System for Adult Education performance reports ranked Wyoming seventh nationally for its Adult Education program for fiscal year 2017/18. Operated by the state’s community colleges, the program served nearly 1,900 Wyoming adults in fiscal year 2018/19, more than the largest high school in the state. Of those participating, 468 adults received their 

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NWCCD will move to online instruction, remote operations in accordance with plan

Northern Wyoming Community College District campuses will transition to online instruction and remote operations starting Nov. 30 in accordance with the District’s plan in response to COVID-19. Sheridan College, Gillette College and Sheridan College in Johnson County students will finish the fall semester online after Thanksgiving Break through the end of the semester on Dec. 

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NWCCD celebrates Native American Heritage Month with film

November is National Native American Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments of First Nations and indigenous communities. Northern Wyoming Community College District is celebrating safely amid the pandemic by sponsoring two films this month. South Dakota Public Broadcast’s new award-winning documentary “Red Bow”, about country music singer/songwriter Buddy 

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NWCCD receives Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention

Northern Wyoming Community College District has been named a recipient of the Campus Prevention Network Seal of Prevention. Presented by EVERFI and Parchment, the CPN Seal of Prevention is awarded to institutions of higher education that have demonstrated a commitment to digital prevention programs tied to student safety, well-being and inclusion. NWCCD was the only 

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Sheridan College Students Share Hope, Encouragement with Local Seniors

As president of the Sheridan College Chapter of National Society of Leadership and Success, sophomore Human Services major Dawsen Pater was responsible for coming up with a community service project this year. In addition to being a full-time college student, Pater works as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Greenhouse Living, so he knew he wanted 

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Sheridan College announces 2020 graduates

Over 450 students received degrees and certificates during Sheridan College’s 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony, which premiered on Facebook on September, 18, 2020. The video is now available at www.sheridan.edu/commencement and on Facebook. Sheridan College is proud to recognize the Class of 2020: FALL 2019 Borden, Joelle, Associate of Science, Health Science Brogdon, Keona , Associate 

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Hassler receives 2020 Sheridan College President’s Award

Sheridan College graduate Bailey Hassler is the recipient of the 2020 President’s Award. This award is presented each year to a graduating sophomore based on cumulative GPA and their participation and leadership within both Sheridan College and the broader community. Hassler is from Billings, Montana, and received her Associate of Science in Health Science this 

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NWCCD ranks fifth in nation for best community college

Northern Wyoming Community College District ranked fifth on the “Best Community Colleges in the U.S.” list released yesterday by WalletHub. NWCCD received a total score of 68.07 based on three key metrics, including cost & financing, education outcomes and career outcomes. NWCCD, including Sheridan College, Gillette College and Sheridan College in Johnson County, is one 

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Artist picks up new skills with certificate program

A year ago, local artist Denica Shell heard that Sheridan College was offering a new Arts Administration certificate. A mom and entrepreneur, she decided it would be a great way to broaden her skill set and job opportunities while staying in Sheridan. Shell graduated in 2006 from Sheridan College with her associate degree in fine 

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NWCCD expanding online degree programs

Northern Wyoming Community College District has added two degrees to its growing list of programs available completely online. Starting this fall, an Associate of Science in Health Science and an Associate of Arts in Human Services will be available to students online. The District is expanding its online degree programs in an effort to serve 

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