Citing its strong and broad-based commitment to deliver quality college education, the Aspen Institute has named Nicolet College a national finalist for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.

“It’s truly an honor to be recognized for our work to advance higher education in the

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Lakeside center in the fall

In an emergency, several professions often must work together quickly and efficiently in order to provide the services necessary to ensure the safety and positive outcome for all involved.

That was the goal of a recent real-world simulation exercise at Nicolet College and funded by the Wisconsin

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male emt loading a male patient on stretcher into ambulance as female emt looks on

Nicolet College and several regional economic development partners will have significant financial resources to serve entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Northwoods thanks to a $1 million grant the college received from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). 

Nicolet College and their

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For the entire month of October, a spotlight is shined on manufacturing, so to end the month, we're showcasing the industry which employs approximately 1 in 6 workers in Wisconsin.

Remember what factories looked like, smelled like, and felt like as recent as 20 years ago? Do the words dark, foul

Nicolet College broke ground this summer on a new Public Safety building that will both expand and improve training opportunities for individuals dedicated to providing protective and emergency services. 

“It’s important for the college to offer the latest in public safety training and this new

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The Nicolet Players are returning to the stage with DEERS, a play structured as four episodes of a live sitcom. Thirteen actors from Eagle River, Hazelhurst, St. Germain, Rhinelander and Tomahawk will bring to life a cast of animals who frequent a bar in the Cascades. 

Performances will be held

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group photo of DEERS cast members outside

The first graduating class of Nicolet College’s new Autism Spectrum Disorder program recently completed their studies and earned diplomas in this emerging education specialty that is in high demand across the Northwoods.

“The need is across the board in many different settings for individuals who

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three female graduates and one female instructor outside smiling for photo

How Rural Communities Thrive in the 21st Century will be the topic of a special TEDx event in the Nicolet College Theatre on Friday, October 1.

One of the themes we’ll explore is how people are making it through the pandemic,” said Nicolet College Sociology Instructor David Holt, who is one of the

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Tedx Nicolet College Logo

Welcome, students, to the beginning of a new term here at Nicolet College. Whether your educational journey has you logging on wherever and whenever you need for virtual learning or brings you to our picturesque campus on the shores of Lake Julia, we are so happy you have chosen to join us.

Our

Nicolet College Automotive Technician student Tony Malek recently received a scholarship from the Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Association Foundation and Snap-On Tools that includes up to $750 a semester for tuition and a collection of Snap-on Tools valued at more than $4,000. 

The competitive

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