NIC submits $4 million federal AI and robotics grant proposal
Posted: Wed, Jan 7, 2026North Idaho College has submitted a $4 million federal grant proposal to expand the college’s capacity in artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced automation through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Special Projects program.
That’s a (gift) wrap!
Posted: Tue, Dec 16, 2025North Idaho College student earns two top graphic design honors in regional, national contests North Idaho College student Victoria Rapier is on a roll.
Badger Building Center donation supports construction apprentices
Posted: Thu, Dec 4, 2025Students in the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center’s Construction Apprenticeship program will gain hands-on experience building a storage shed this winter thanks to a generous in-kind donation of building materials from Badger Building Center in Post Falls.
NIC mine safety program earns $177K federal grant
Posted: Thu, Dec 4, 2025The Idaho Mine Safety Training Program at the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center was awarded a $177,439 federal grant, marking the program’s 10th consecutive Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) grant and reinforcing NIC’s long-standing role in supporting safe mining practices across the state.
NIC men’s basketball hosts Veterans Night for opening home game
Posted: Mon, Nov 10, 2025North Idaho College men’s basketball will host Green River College at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in Christianson Gymnasium for the first home game of the season. The matchup will also serve as NIC Athletics’ Veterans Night in observance of Veterans Day.
Free avalanche safety presentation at NIC on Thursday
Posted: Thu, Nov 6, 2025North Idaho College Outdoor Pursuits will offer a free avalanche safety presentation for the public on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Outdoor Center of McLain Hall on the Coeur d’Alene campus.
Free AI workshops for teens, adults scheduled
Posted: Thu, Nov 6, 2025North Idaho College X-Labs, a mission-driven strategy launched this year that aims to bring regional students, instructors and employers together to drive business innovation through problem solving and applied learning, will host two free artificial intelligence workshops for teens and adults.
North Idaho high schoolers compete in NIC Math Contest
Posted: Tue, Nov 4, 2025High schoolers from across Kootenai County gathered at North Idaho College’s Coeur d’Alene campus to compete in NIC’s 42nd annual Math Contest on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
2025-2026 NIC Report to the Community
Posted: Tue, Nov 4, 2025The 2025-2026 North Idaho College Report to the Community has been posted online.
NIC men’s basketball team shares skills with Fernan STEM Academy students
Posted: Mon, Nov 3, 2025North Idaho College men’s basketball players visited Fernan STEM Academy for a basketball skills showcase on Wednesday, Oct. 22.
NIC student awarded Purple Heart scholarship
Posted: Wed, Oct 22, 2025A North Idaho College student was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Department of Idaho Military Order of the Purple Heart.
NIC hosting trick or treat open house Oct. 31
Posted: Wed, Oct 8, 2025NIC is hosting its fourth-annual Career and Technical Education Trick or Treat Open House from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 at the Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.
CDA Fire donates ladder truck to NIC Workforce Training
Posted: Mon, Sep 22, 2025The Coeur d’Alene Fire Department recently handed over to the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center the keys to one of its ladder trucks, giving students the chance to learn with a piece of equipment few colleges in the nation can claim.
A Message From The President
Posted: Fri, Sep 12, 2025North Idaho College expresses its sincere condolences following the tragic death of Charlie Kirk.
NIC’s annual Rathdrum Rumble car show returns Sept. 27
Posted: Thu, Sep 4, 2025The fall tradition of hot rods, food trucks and community fun will roll into Rathdrum again in NIC’s fourth annual Rathdrum Rumble.
More than 50 NIC student-athletes named to NJCAA All-Academic Teams
Posted: Tue, Aug 19, 2025North Idaho College had 56 student-athletes recognized by the National Junior College Athletic Association on its 2024–25 All-Academic Teams.
Flying High
Posted: Tue, Aug 26, 2025North Idaho College has been selected to advance in a competitive national process to help develop the future aerospace and defense workforce as part of NASA’s Aerospace State Hubs for Skilled Technical Workforce Initiative.
A powerful catalyst for both personal and professional growth
Posted: Thu, Aug 21, 2025NIC students on frontlines of scientific discovery with research program
NIC’s TRIO receives five-year grant renewal
Posted: Tue, Aug 19, 2025North Idaho College’s TRIO Student Support Services program received a five-year renewal of its federal grant, continuing its long-standing support for first-generation college students, students with disabilities and those from low-income families.
Statewide career technical education conference at NIC explores how to prepare students for high-demand careers
Posted: Fri, Aug 8, 2025About 150 high school and college educators from throughout Idaho converged on North Idaho College’s Coeur d’Alene campus on Tuesday and Wednesday for the annual CONNECT Conference organized by the Idaho Division of Career Technical Education.
NIC President Nick Swayne appointed to national advisory committee
Posted: Thu, Aug 7, 2025The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) appointed North Idaho College President Nick Swayne to its Advisory Committee of Presidents.
NIC graphic design students’ creativity earns regional honors
Posted: Wed, Aug 6, 2025North Idaho College’s Graphic and Web Design students and alumni are being recognized as regional leaders in design, with their work winning industry contests and featured in professional marketing efforts throughout the Northwest.
Registration still open for inaugural NIC Color Fun Run
Posted: Tue, Aug 5, 2025North Idaho College will host its inaugural NIC Color Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 23, and there’s still time to get in on the fun.
Idaho’s first geological engineering degree to power workforce...
Posted: Fri, Jul 18, 2025In a strategic partnership to support Idaho’s workforce development and economic growth, North Idaho College, University of Idaho and leaders from across the state’s mining industries are preparing students for...
NIC celebrates surgical technology graduates, program success
Posted: Fri, Jul 18, 2025North Idaho College celebrated a perfect success rate for its latest surgical technology graduates.
All NIC radiography tech graduates ace national certification exam on first attempt, land positions
Posted: Mon, Jul 7, 2025All eight recent graduates of North Idaho College’s Radiography Technology Program aced the national board exam on their first try, far surpassing the 2024 national average pass rate of 79 percent.
Free GED classes offered through NIC
Posted: Wed, Jul 2, 2025Summer GED classes are open for enrollment at the North Idaho College Adult Education Center locations in Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint.
NIC pumps $273 million into local economy, fuels nearly 4,000 jobs
Posted: Wed, Jun 25, 2025North Idaho College added $273.2 million to the local economy — equivalent to supporting 3,992 jobs — in fiscal year 2023-24, according to an economic impact study to be presented at the June 25 NIC Board of Trustees meeting.
Paint the town (and yourself): NIC Color Fun Run coming August 23
Posted: Wed, Jun 18, 2025North Idaho College will host its inaugural NIC Color Fun Run on Saturday, Aug. 23.
NIC announces Dean’s List for Spring Semester
Posted: Tue, Jun 17, 2025North Idaho College recently announced its Dean’s List for Spring Semester 2025. 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.
NIC launches culinary apprenticeship program
Posted: Thu, Jun 12, 2025North Idaho College is accepting applications for its new Culinary Arts Sous Chef Apprenticeship, a selective program designed to meet local labor needs and open doors for traditionally underserved populations, including young adults, veterans and those looking for a career change.
NIC literary magazine hosting launch party May 6
Posted: Tue, May 6, 2025North Idaho College’s student-run literary magazine the Trestle Creek Review is hosting a launch party at noon, Tuesday, May 6 on the lawn between the Eisenwinter Soccer Field and Boswell Hall on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.
NIC Spring Choral Concert May 6
Posted: Tue, Apr 29, 2025The North Idaho College Music Department will perform the Spring Choral Concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6 at the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s Coeur d’Alene Campus.
NIC graphic design students’ portfolio show Friday; Four earn awards at advertising gala
Posted: Tue, Apr 29, 2025North Idaho College Graphic and Web Design students graduating in May will host the Next Level Portfolio Show from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 2, in McLain Hall at NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.
NIC hosting Arbor Day event April 26
Posted: Thu, Apr 17, 2025North Idaho College is hosting its ninth annual Arbor Day event at noon Saturday, April 26, in the Molstead Library parking lot at NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.
NIC autobody students shine at state competition
Posted: Thu, Apr 10, 2025Nine North Idaho College students showcased their skills at the SkillsUSA Autobody and Collision Repair competition, held April 8 and 9 at the College of Western Idaho’s Micron Building in Nampa.
NIC student’s poster design chosen to represent The Festival at Sandpoint
Posted: Wed, Apr 2, 2025Gracie Duncan’s poster entry for The Festival at Sandpoint sailed to the top.
NIC participating in annual Get Lit! Festival
Posted: Thu, Mar 27, 2025North Idaho College will host book readings with published authors on April 10 and 11 as part of Eastern Washington University’s annual literary Get Lit! Festival.
Buddhist nuns to speak at North Idaho College
Posted: Mon, Mar 24, 2025North Idaho College will host seminars with Buddhist nuns on exploring kindness on April 8 and 9 at NIC’s Coeur d’Alene campus.
NIC settles Rumpler lawsuit
Posted: Fri, Mar 21, 2025The North Idaho College Board of Trustees signed a settlement agreement Feb. 26 resolving Rumpler v. NIC, a federal lawsuit.
NIC Workforce Training launches logging apprenticeship program
Posted: Mon, Mar 17, 2025Pending expansion of domestic timber production driving need for skilled loggers
NIC to host American Indian Heritage Week March 24-28 [updated 14 March 2025]
Posted: Wed, Mar 12, 2025North Idaho College will celebrate American Indian Heritage Week, events that highlight the culture and history of Native peoples, Monday, March 24, through Friday, March 28.
NIC students’ marketing package chosen to benefit special needs nonprofit
Posted: Fri, Mar 7, 2025A nonprofit that provides health, hope and happiness for those with special needs through equine-assisted services is reaping the benefits of the creativity of North Idaho College graphic and web design students.
NIC taken off Show Cause
Posted: Wed, Feb 26, 2025North Idaho College received notification Monday, Feb. 24 that its accreditor, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), has reduced a show cause sanction the accrediting agency imposed on NIC in 2022 and granted the college a one-year extension to bring a few remaining issues into compliance.
NIC hosting Women at Work event March 5
Posted: Tue, Feb 18, 2025North Idaho College will host its annual Women at Work event from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 at the NIC Parker Technical Education Center in Rathdrum.
NIC awards $4,000 in scholarships to top spellers
Posted: Fri, Feb 14, 2025The top three spellers at the Inland Northwest Spelling Bee were awarded a total of $4,000 by the North Idaho College Foundation Saturday, Feb. 8.
NIC Surgical Technology program named best in Idaho
Posted: Mon, Feb 3, 2025North Idaho College was named the number one college in Idaho for surgical technology by College Factual, a website focused on helping students find the college that best fits their needs.
NIC announces Dean’s List for Fall Semester
Posted: Thu, Jan 23, 2025North Idaho College recently announced its Dean’s List for Fall Semester 2024. 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.
Safety Fest Feb. 19-21 at NIC Workforce Training Center
Posted: Wed, Jan 22, 2025Registration open for 80-plus free safety classes
Keeping Idaho Miners Out of Harm’s Way
Posted: Wed, Jan 8, 2025Miner Safety a Priority at NIC Workforce Training Center