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Northland Pioneer College’s (NPC) reputation for proactive strategies and adaptations of distance learning technology is making waves in the U.S. and across the Atlantic Ocean.

Federal, state and regional employers will be attending two upcoming Career Fairs, sponsored by Northland Pioneer College’s Career Services and the Arizona@Work workforce development network.

Pedaling through a serene landscape of mysterious geological formations, molten-like rock slides and unearthly scenery at Petrified Forest National Park, nearly 250 bicyclists netted over $34,000 for scholarships in this year’s Pedal the Petrified bicycle tour Saturday, September 14^th.

In an effort to bring public discourse and attention to local topics and items of interest, Northland Pioneer College is launching a series of free public “lunch bag lectures” beginning with an opening talk by NPC’s President Mark Vest and Vice President Dr. Jessica Clark on Wednesday, September 25, from 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. in Room 110 of the Aspen Center at the Show Low campus.

Like “Lightning McQeen” did when he rolled into the town of Radiator Springs, you can “drive-in” to Northland Pioneer College’s “Cars” movie night Saturday, September 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. at NPC’s Winslow Campus, 1400 E. Third St.

Calling all artists in Navajo and Apache counties. You are invited to submit entries by September 30 for Northland Pioneer College’s 10th annual “Locally Grown” juried art exhibit, to be displayed November 4 to December 6 in the Talon Gallery on the Show Low — White Mountain Campus.

Interested in discussing employment opportunities with healthcare employers or learning about career pathways into healthcare?

Creativity and beauty meet functionality at Northland Pioneer College’s (NPC’s) Talon Gallery this fall. Vessels of art created by former White Mountains resident Jessica Penrod will be on display at the Talon Gallery in the Aspen Center on the Show Low – White Mountain Campus through Oct. 18.

September 13 & 27. Join in the fun and help create bowls for an event to benefit those in need. 

A sunny day of disc golf competition raised nearly $4,000 toward Northland Pioneer College Friends and Family scholarships for student veterans

Taking an initiative to demonstrate the college’s ongoing commitment to a culture of student success in preparation for an upcoming accreditation review, Northland Pioneer College (NPC) recently and successfully finished the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC’s) Persistence and Completion Academy.

Northland Pioneer College encourages community participation in the nomination of a successful and deserving NPC graduate for the college’s prestigious Fall 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award. The deadline to submit nominations is August 30.

Auditions for NPC's Fall Play "Under Milk Wood" set for August 20th and 22nd! Auditions are open to anybody and everybody! Read more...

Starting in the fall semester at Northland Pioneer College, a new online business class for small business owners and prospective small business owners will teach the fundamentals of growing entrepreneurial ventures.

Northland Pioneer College student Kylie Peck has made history for the second year in a row. She recently repeated as a national champion in SkillsUSA national competition, in the category of post-secondary employment application process. 

Ten cadets completed NPC's Northeastern Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy (NALETA) on May 31.

Navajo County taxpayers will not see a change in the tax rate for the Navajo County Community College District to fund the Fiscal Year 2020 operating budget.

A public-private partnership has created the Arizona Center for Student Success to assist the state's community colleges in providing the resources for traditionally under-served students to complete certificate and associate degree programs.

A bonus check for $2,500 was awarded to NPC Friends and Family for raising the third highest donations among small nonprofits on Arizona Gives Day, April 2.

A Pro-Am Disc Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the Four Seasons course in Snowflake will help NPC Friends and Family provide scholarships for NPC students.

The seventh annual Pedal the Petrified, a non-competitive cycling tour of Petrified Forest National Park, will be Saturday, September 14, 2019, presented by NPC Friends and Family. This exclusive ride is limited to just 250 riders, sign up today.

You could be employed next spring as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) working in a retail or hospital pharmacy if you enroll in training courses this fall at NPC’s Winslow, or Snowflake locations. NPC is now a certified training site by the Pharmacy Technician Training Board (PTCB).

Youngsters, ages five to 12, can create unique craft projects and explosion greeting cards on Mondays in June, during the free Discovery Nest program at NPC’s Snowflake Campus library.

Lowe’s Home Improvement and the Del E. Webb Foundation have both hammered home their support of the Construction Technology program at Northland Pioneer College.

The 2019 Juried NPC Student Art Exhibit concluded with an awards reception and silent auction, benefiting student scholarships, on May 3, 2019 at the Talon Gallery on the Show Low Campus. Check out the winners.