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NPC Hosts Elected Officials For Community College Work$ Month

October 14, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will host a breakfast for elected officials Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 a.m. in the boardroom for Community College Work$ month. The Board of Trustees and the College cabinet will discuss the upcoming legislative session and College’s legislative agenda. Elected officials will be asked to share their thoughts about priorities for the upcoming legislative session. Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed October 2016 as "Community College Work$ Month" in Arkansas. Community College Work$ Month promotes community colleges in the state by increasing public awareness of each college's mission and vital role in meeting local economic development and workforce needs. Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) and its member institutions are holding public events during the month that highlight economic development initiatives and technical training programs.

NPC Dedicates Legacy Hall to Commemorate Campus History

October 4, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will host a building dedication for the newly named Legacy Hall Thursday, October 13 at 4 p.m. A special invitation was sent to past presidents of National Park College, directors of Quapaw Technical Institute, and Board of Trustee members to recognize the legacy of their leadership. All faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of NPC are invited to attend. A reception will follow. The College will unveil new signage on the front of the building, formerly the Math and Sciences Building. A tribute wall will showcase past Board members and presidents commemorating their service to the campus and the community. A similar display will be installed to honor faculty and staff at a later date.

NPC Coordinates County-Wide Manufacturing Day Event

September 29, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) is coordinating a series of events on Manufacturing Day October 7. Seven area manufacturing companies and suppliers are providing industry tours, guest speakers, and participating in NPC campus events. Five local public schools have registered to participate with more than 600 students. Manufacturing Day is part of a nationwide initiative from partner organizations trying to correct common misconceptions about manufacturing and recruit younger workers into high-wage and high-demand manufacturing careers.

SPSFGC Hosts Reception for Scholarship Recipients

September 8, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will host a scholarship reception for the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Garland County (SPSFGC) Thursday, September 15 at 5 p.m. in the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. Keynote speaker for the event will be Lataschya Harris, NPC Career Pathways Director. SPSFGC Chair, Carla Mouton will also address the crowd. Nineteen students will receive scholarship awards. Students enrolled in college full time will receive $750. Part time students will receive $500.

New ADHE Director Visits NPC

September 7, 2016

Hot Springs, Arkansas – Dr. Maria Markham, newly selected Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) will visit National Park College (NPC) Wednesday, September 7.  Dr. Markham will meet with campus employees and student leaders beginning at 2 p.m. in the boardroom of the Fisher building followed by a campus tour.