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News 2023

NIC Board of Trustees June 7 Regular Meeting Notice

The next meeting of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 in the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene. This meeting will take place in person and via the Zoom virtual meeting app. 

June 5, 2023

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NIC Nursing program celebrates 32 graduates

Johnathan Aston of Post Falls reaches for confetti onstage during the NIC Nursing program's pinning ceremony Wednesday, May 10 in Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

May 25, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees to participate in training sessions

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees will participate in training sessions at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 25 and Tuesday, June 6 in the Driftwood Bay Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene

May 19, 2023

NIC President Swayne, Faculty Assembly Executive Board condemn violence against Trustee

President Swayne and members of the Faculty Assembly Executive Board quickly condemned the actions of a former NIC employee who entered Trustee Todd Banducci’s business office unannounced on Tuesday.

May 18, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees special meeting notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, May 17 in the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene.

May 16, 2023

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New NIC program lets high schoolers explore apprenticeships

North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is piloting a new Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program that gives high schoolers a chance to see firsthand if it is the right path for them.

May 15, 2023

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NIC celebrates GED test graduates

More than 150 students earned their GED certificates with support from North Idaho College’s Adult Education Center and GED testing centers, and 45 of the graduates attended a graduation ceremony May 4 at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus

May 11, 2023

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NIC Basic Patrol Academy graduates 12 students

NIC held a graduation ceremony for 12 Basic Patrol Academy students on Thursday, May 4 at the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room in the Edminster Student Union Building on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

May 10, 2023

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NIC Mother's Day Concert in the Park May 14

North Idaho College’s annual outdoor concert is back with the Mother’s Day Concert in the Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14 in the Coeur d’Alene City Park Band Shell.

May 9, 2023

NIC softball games rescheduled to May 11

North Idaho College has rescheduled the May 9 softball games against Community Colleges of Spokane to Thursday, May 11 due to anticipated poor weather conditions.

May 9, 2023

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NIC Graphic Design program brings home awards, continues history of success

Different year, different students, same results. That’s the motto around North Idaho College’s Graphic and Web Design program in McLain Hall, where years of accolades and awards, both regional and national, for student and instructor excellence pile up and are put on display. This year, those different students continued the tradition as they brought home an abundance of awards from the 2023 Spokane American Advertising Awards Gala on April 15. 

May 8, 2023

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NIC's Radiography Tech program celebrates seven graduates

North Idaho College’s Radiography Technology program celebrated seven graduates during a pinning ceremony May 3 at NIC’s campus in Coeur d’Alene.

May 8, 2023

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NIC announces Tilleman as head volleyball coach

North Idaho College Athletic Director Shawn Noel is proud to announce Brittany Tilleman as the college’s head volleyball coach.

May 8, 2023

NIC at Sandpoint to host S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp

North Idaho College’s Math Education Center and NIC at Sandpoint will host a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (S.T.E.A.M) Summer Camp from June 26 to 30 in Sandpoint.

May 3, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees to participate in May 8 training session

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees will participate in a training session on Monday, May 8 in Room 207 of the Bob and Leona DeArmond Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene.

May 1, 2023

NIC Spring Celebrations concert May 2

The North Idaho College Music Department will perform a Spring Celebrations concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene Campus.

May 1, 2023

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NIC literary magazine to launch May 2

North Idaho College’s literary magazine Trestle Creek Review is hosting a launch party at noon Tuesday, May 2 on the lawn between the Eisenwinter Soccer Field and Boswell Hall on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

April 26, 2023

Three NIC students win American Advertising Federation Spokane scholarships

Three NIC students were selected for the American Advertising Federation Spokane Toni M. Robideaux Scholarship on Saturday, April 15.

April 26, 2023

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NIC to host free Arbor Day event

North Idaho College is hosting its third annual drive-thru Arbor Day event at noon Saturday, April 29 in the Molstead Library parking lot at NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.

April 25, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees April 26 Regular Meeting Notice

The next regular meeting of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 in Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

April 24, 2023

UPDATE: NIC Board of Trustees April 24 Special Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, April 24 in Rooms 1A-B in the Kootenai County Administration Building at 451 Government Way in Coeur d’Alene.

April 23, 2023

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NIC Spring Jazz Concert April 25

The North Idaho College Cardinal Voices and Jazz Ensemble will perform the Spring Jazz Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene Campus. 

April 21, 2023

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NIC students medal in state skills competition

Two students in North Idaho College’s Autobody and Paint Technology program took home top-three awards in competitions during the 2023 SkillsUSA Idaho State Leadership and Skills Conference April 7 in Nampa.

April 19, 2023

Really BIG Raffle early bird deadline April 30

Time is running out to qualify for early bird prizes in the North Idaho College Foundation’s 30th anniversary Really BIG Raffle drawing. 

April 19, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees to participate in training session April 25

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees will participate in a training session on Tuesday, April 25 in the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene.

April 19, 2023

Brad Williams selected as NIC's head men's soccer coach

North Idaho College Athletics Director Shawn Noel announced Brad Williams as the NIC head men’s soccer coach on Friday. 

April 18, 2023

NIC to host CeCe Curtis jazz concert

North Idaho College and the NIC American Indian Student Alliance are hosting a CeCe Curtis jazz concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 20 in the Lake Coeur d’Alene room of the Edminster Student Union Building.

April 17, 2023

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NIC men's basketball wins North Idaho Team of the Year

The North Idaho College men’s basketball team was honored at the North Idaho Sports Banquet on Saturday, April 8 as they were named North Idaho Male Team of the Year.

April 12, 2023

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Thomas named NIC assistant wrestling coach

North Idaho College Athletic Director Shawn Noel announced Cooper Thomas as the assistant wrestling coach Monday, April 10.

April 12, 2023

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NIC Theatre's ‘I Hate Hamlet' premieres Thursday

The North Idaho College Theatre Department will perform “I Hate Hamlet” at 7:30 p.m. April 13 to 15 and 20 to 22 at the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center at NIC’s campus in Coeur d’Alene. 

April 12, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees to participate in training session April 15

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees will participate in a training session on Saturday, April 15 in the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene.

April 10, 2023

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NIC Theatre to present ‘I Hate Hamlet'

The North Idaho College Theatre Department will perform “I Hate Hamlet” at 7:30 p.m. April 13-15 and 20-22 at the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center at NIC’s campus in Coeur d’Alene.

April 7, 2023

NIC softball games rescheduled to April 6

North Idaho College has moved its softball games against Big Bend Community College up to Thursday, April 6 due to the poor weather anticipated on the originally scheduled game day of Friday, April 7. 

April 4, 2023

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Time to use Idaho LAUNCH

After a statewide survey of Idaho employers to identify in-demand skills needed in the state, Idaho LAUNCH funding became available in 2020.

March 30, 2023

NIC softball games rescheduled to March 30

North Idaho College has rescheduled the April 1 softball games against Wenatchee Valley College to Thursday, March 30 due to anticipated poor weather conditions.

March 30, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees March 30 Special Board Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 in the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene.

March 29, 2023

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NIC students earn international honor society awards

The twists and turns of life can be difficult to navigate, but two North Idaho College students may have found exactly where they want to go – and got a boost of support from international honor society Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) in the process.

March 27, 2023

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NIC's Center for New Directions receives $4,700 to assist parenting students

The Center for New Directions at North Idaho College was recently awarded a $4,700 grant from the Idaho Resilience Project, specifically to assist current and future parenting students overcome social and economic barriers and remain on the path to completing their education at NIC.

March 27, 2023

UPDATE: NIC Board of Trustees March 28 Special Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for a special meeting at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 in the Driftwood Bay Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC campus in Coeur d’Alene. 

March 27, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees March 22 Meeting Notice

The next meeting of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

March 20, 2023

Booth named head wrestling coach

North Idaho College Athletics Director Shawn Noel announced Derrick Booth as the head wrestling coach.

March 17, 2023

NIC autobody competitions help showcase students' skills

NIC hosted auto collision repair competitions for students Friday, March 10 at NIC’s Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.

March 17, 2023

Pioneering a new generation: NIC Basic Detention Academy graduates first class of students

North Idaho College held a graduation ceremony for its first Basic Detention Academy class on Friday, March 10 in the Edminster Student Union Building on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

March 15, 2023

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NIC Head Start employee, alumna receive scholarships

A North Idaho College Head Start employee and a Head Start alumna were awarded scholarships from the Idaho Head Start Association on Thursday, Feb. 23 in Boise.

March 15, 2023

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NIC Wind Symphony concert March 22

The North Idaho College Wind Symphony will perform Urban Dances, a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

March 9, 2023

20th annual Idaho All-Star Game March 25

North Idaho College will host the 20th annual Idaho High School All-Star Basketball Game on Saturday, March 25 at Christianson Gymnasium on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

March 7, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees Special Meeting Rescheduled

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for a Special Meeting at 7:45 p.m. Monday, March 6 in the Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC main campus in Coeur d’Alene. 

March 5, 2023

CANCELED: NIC Board of Trustees Special Meeting Notice

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees has canceled its Special Meeting slated for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4th in Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

March 4, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for a Special Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4th in Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

March 3, 2023

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Choral Kaleidoscope concert March 7

North Idaho College will host the Choral Kaleidoscope concert featuring performances by the NIC Cardinal Choral and the NIC Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March. 7 at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

March 1, 2023

NIC completes first cybersecurity class with Post Falls High School

North Idaho College dual credit students completed the first cybersecurity classes at Post Falls High School after a successful fall semester.

February 28, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees releases statement on accreditation

The North Idaho College Board of Trustees approved a board statement regarding accreditation during its regular meeting Feb. 22 in the Edminster Student Union Building on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene. 

February 23, 2023

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Firing up the future: NIC hosts high school welding competition

Students from Kootenai Technical Education Campus, Sandpoint High School and Lakeland High School competed in North Idaho College’s annual welding skills competition on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.

February 21, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The next meeting of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

February 17, 2023

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Spokane author Leyna Krow visits NIC

North Idaho College hosted a book reading and signing by Spokane-based author Leyna Krow as part of the Writing Center’s Visiting Writer Series on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Writing Center in the Lee Hall Annex on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

February 15, 2023

NIC announces Dean's List for Fall Semester

North Idaho College recently announced its Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2022. Students eligible for the NIC Dean’s List must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits and obtain a grade point average of 3.75 or above. 

February 13, 2023

NIC student named Cd'A Rotary Student of the Month

North Idaho College student Paul Myers was named the Coeur d’Alene Rotary Club Student of the Month for January. 

February 13, 2023

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NIC wrestling heads to regional tournament Sunday

The North Idaho College wrestling team will travel to Oregon City, Ore. for the Region 18 Tournament Sunday, Feb. 12 at Clackmas Community College.

February 10, 2023

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Local artist featured in NIC's Corner Gallery

North Idaho College’s Corner Gallery will host artist Sarah Thompson Moore in an exhibition at Boswell Hall on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

February 10, 2023

NIC rolls up its sleeves: Student nursing association hosts blood drive for the community

As the national blood shortage continues across the country, the North Idaho College community looked to do its part to help in a blood drive on Monday, Jan. 30 in a mobile donation center at NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

February 2, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees to participate in training session

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees will participate in a training session on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the college’s Parker Technical Education Center.

January 31, 2023

NIC basketball participates in Coaches vs. Cancer

North Idaho College will participate in the Coaches vs. Cancer campaign Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Christianson Gymnasium on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene. 

January 26, 2023

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JazzNIC Festival concert Feb.7

The annual JazzNIC Festival is back at North Idaho College. More than 200 middle school and high school students will participate in jazz clinics Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 7 and 8 at NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene

January 26, 2023

Author Leyna Krow to visit NIC

The North Idaho College Writing Center’s visiting writer series is set to host Leyna Krow, author of “Fire Season.”

January 24, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees to participate in Higher Education Week

Members of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees will travel to Boise, Idaho to attend meetings and hearings during the Idaho Legislature’s Higher Education Week Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 25 and 26.

January 23, 2023

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NIC wrestling takes third at National Duals

The North Idaho College wrestling team placed third in the NJCAA National Duals tournament after a 23-21 victory over Carl Albert State Saturday, Jan. 14 in Miami, Okla.

January 17, 2023

NIC hosts Martin Luther King Jr. celebration

North Idaho College hosted Coeur d’Alene School District’s 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration of Human Rights on Thursday, Jan. 13 at Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

January 14, 2023

NIC Board of Trustees Meeting Notice

The next meeting of the North Idaho College Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 in Lake Coeur d’Alene Room of the Edminster Student Union Building on the NIC main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

January 13, 2023

Registration for NIC's free Safety Fest opens Jan. 18

North Idaho College will offer free safety training at the 15th annual Safety Fest of the Great Northwest on Feb. 22-24 at the NIC Workforce Training Center in Post Falls. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, for the three-day event, which is an opportunity for front-line workers, safety professionals and the general public to receive free training from the area’s best safety instructors.

January 12, 2023

NIC Theatre to hold open auditions

The North Idaho College Theatre department is holding auditions for its production of “I Hate Hamlet” from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 24 and Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s main campus in Coeur d’Alene.

January 12, 2023

Trestle Creek Review seeks submissions

The Trestle Creek Review is looking for submissions for its upcoming issue.

January 11, 2023