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NPC Announces Spring 2024 Commencement

April 30, 2024

National Park College (NPC) will host spring 2024 Commencement for students who have successfully completed the requirements for graduation Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. at Bank OZK Arena in Hot Springs.

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NPC men's basketball team, coaches, President Dr. Hogan, staff members and state representatives on the steps of the capitol building.

Nighthawks Recognized At Arkansas State Capitol

April 25, 2024

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk men’s basketball team was honored by the Senate and the House of Representatives at the Arkansas State Capitol Wednesday in recognition of their recent National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship.

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Holding a shirt she designed for Earth Day, Samara Bowman.

Bowman Wins Second Annual Earth Day T-Shirt Contest

April 25, 2024

National Park College (NPC) student Samara Bowman was voted the winner of the second annual Earth Day T-Shirt Design Contest. T-shirts with her design were available for attendees to tie dye during the Earth Day Celebration last week.

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Wade Derden headshot.

NPC Names Dr. Wade Derden Fifth President

April 19, 2024

The National Park College (NPC) Board of Trustees named Dr. Wade Derden as the fifth president of NPC. The unanimous vote was made Thursday evening following an executive session. Dr. Derden will begin July 1, 2024.

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Running through bases, Logan Nies strides home after a homerun hit.

Nies Sets Home Run Record Against Vikings

April 18, 2024

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk softball team (17-17) split its NJCAA Region 2 series against Carl Albert State College Saturday, taking a 10-7 victory in game one and falling, 13-3, in the finale.

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On the mound, Eli Hutcherson is about to throw a pitch.

Hutcherson Breaks Record Against Stars

April 18, 2024

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk baseball team (19-19-1) dropped its NJCAA Region 2 series against South Arkansas College over the weekend, taking a 3-2 win and a 6-0 defeat in Saturday’s double header, respectively, and falling, 9-8, in the series finale Sunday.

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At bat, Taylor Ashbrook.

Nighthawks Stumble Against Fourth-Ranked Aggies

April 15, 2024

The National Park College (NPC) Nighthawk softball team (16-16) dropped its NJCAA Region 2 series against No. 4 Murray State College Thursday, dropping a 20-2 decision in game one and falling, 10-2, in the finale.

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