Student Commons, Quad, and New Entryway
August 2019
While 2020 was challenging, it was also very rewarding for National Park College.
Below you will find a few of the amazing things our faculty and staff accomplished.
As we wrap up our year, let us be reminded of the perseverance of our students and
all they have overcome during this unique time. We’re thrilled to begin 2021 with
new initiatives but, most importantly, with even more focus on our mission of student
success.
-John A. Hogan, PhD
Oaklawn Foundation Gymnasium
November 2019
Marine Technology, New Facility
January 2020
18 New Transfer Degrees
May 2020
Dogwood Hall On campus housing
August 2020
Lab Science Expansion
September 2020
Hospitality and Tourism Grand Opening
October 2020
Makerspace Relocates to Campus
October 2020
A year in review
See what NPC has been up to this past year.
August 2019
- Student Commons, Quad, & New Entryway
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National Park College hosted grand opening events for the new Student Commons building Thursday, October 3.
The Greater Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce conducted a ribbon cutting at 11:00 a.m. Students, staff, faculty and guests were invited to participate in a cookout following the ceremony with hamburgers and hotdogs to celebrate.
November 2019
- Oaklawn Foundation Gymnasium
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The Oaklawn Foundation announced a $275,000 grant to National Park College Wednesday during the Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting. The grant was awarded for renovations to the NPC Gym Complex.
January 2020
- Marine Technology New Facility
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National Park College hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday for the newly constructed Marine Technology building.
The College broke ground on the facility in April 2019. The 7,500 square foot metal structure is 60 feet deep and 125 feet in length with four 25 x 60 foot bays. The interior space includes a large shop area, a classroom, office and storage space with room to expand.
May 2020
- NPC Offers 18 New Transfer Degrees
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National Park College (NPC) will offer 18 new transfer degrees for the fall 2020 semester. Nine of the new degrees are part of a new partnership with Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.
Degree programs with Harding University include Advertising, Bible and Ministry, Communication Studies, Film, Integrated Marketing Communication, Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre.
August 2020
- Dogwood Hall on Campus Housing
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National Park College (NPC) hosted a virtual grand opening Tuesday for the new residence hall, Dogwood Hall. NPC Board Chair, Forrest Spicher provided welcome remarks, along with David Braden, vice president of asset management for Servitas, and Dr. John Hogan, NPC president.
September 2020
- Lab Science Facility Expansion
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National Park College (NPC) broke ground on two new science labs Wednesday. The NPC Board of Trustees approved the project in December.
The addition to the Lab Sciences building will expand both the first and second floor of the building’s west side. The bottom floor will house a new physics and engineering lab. The top floor will include a new chemistry lab. The labs will allow NPC to offer upper-level courses in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physics as part of a four-year degree partnership with Southern Arkansas University (SAU) that was approved one year ago this week.
October 2020
- Hospitality and Tourism Center Grand Opening
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National Park College (NPC) hosted a virtual ribbon cutting for the new Oaklawn Foundation Hospitality and Tourism Center Monday. The center was completed this semester in the newly renovated first floor of the Gerald Fisher Building.
The Oaklawn Foundation invested $400,000 in 2018 to help renovate the 7,500 square foot space. The Center was officially named the Oaklawn Foundation Hospitality and Tourism Center last month.
- Makerspace Relocates to Campus
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National Park College (NPC) hosted a virtual grand opening Wednesday for the Makerspace, which recently relocated to campus from Albert Pike Road.
John Hogan, NPC president explained the vision to create a space where students, employees, employers, and the community could converge and bring innovation to life. “This is a place for students to learn through free access to emerging technologies, software and other tools. Our goal is to enhance learning by providing open source opportunities to explore through hands-on, real-world projects that cross all disciplinary boundaries,” he said.
