National Park College (NPC) named Dr. Alexandra Barnard as the 2024 Outstanding Faculty Member during the annual Employee Recognition Day celebration this month. Recipients of this award are nominated and selected by their peers.
National Park College (NPC) hosted a Nursing and Health Sciences Honors Day Thursday. More than $76,000 in scholarships were awarded to nursing and health sciences students. A total of 97 scholarships and awards were presented to students from community organizations and private donors, many of whom are alumni of NPC programs.
National Park College (NPC) opens the new Marine Technology building. 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.
National Park Technology Center (NPTC) student Gabriel Garza was selected as the Garland County Habitat for Humanity logo contest winner this month. Garza is a junior at Lakeside High School and is currently enrolled in the NPTC Advertising and Design program.
Little Rock, Arkansas – Governor Asa Hutchinson announced the Southern Arkansas Regional Alliance (SARA) Wednesday between National Park College (NPC), College of the Ouachitas (COTO), and Henderson State University. The institutions collaborated to form the alliance in response to the Governor’s Closing the Gap 2020 master plan for higher education. The goal of the regional alliance is to create an innovative, collaborative, 21st century delivery model for higher education and workforce development initiatives in Arkansas that will prioritize student success, degree attainment and workforce development ahead of tradition and turf. The agreement also includes strategies for creating institutional efficiencies through shared resources.
Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Marine Technology program has entered into a fourth partnership with Yamaha. Last month, the program announced new agreements with Indmar Marine, Mercury Marine and BPR Evinrude to expand student access to training materials and equipment. Students will have access to the complete online Yamaha training program, as well as hands-on service skills training at the Yamaha headquarters in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park College (NPC) Student Government Association (SGA) visited the state capitol this week. Students toured the capitol complex, observed legislative committee meetings and House and Senate sessions. The day included a visit with Governor Asa Hutchinson. SGA President, Roger Powell presented the Governor with a resolution on behalf of the student body thanking him for his support of higher education. The resolution was also presented to Senator Bill Sample, Senator Alan Clark, Representative John Vines, Representative Bruce Cozart, and Dr. Brett Powell, Director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.
Hot Springs, Arkansas – The National Park Technology Center (NPTC) held its annual awards program Thursday, April 21, in the Eisele Auditorium of the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences. The auditorium was standing room only as family, friends, local school officials and NPTC faculty and staff watched more than 100 students being recognized for their efforts and achievements. Students from Lake Hamilton, Lakeside, Cutter-Morning Star, Jessieville, Hot Springs, Fountain Lake, Mountain Pine, and Caddo Hills High Schools received awards. Students received recognition for the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS), Student Government Association (SGA) Campus and Community Service Award, Technical Excellence, CHAMPION/Work Ethic and Outstanding Student.
Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) Communication and Arts Division hosted the seventh Annual Poetry Contest last week in the NPC Library. Contest winners are selected anonymously by the English faculty. On average, the contest has about 25 entries each year. This year’s winners included, Steven Barber, first place for his poem, Midline; Ken Cooper, second place for his poem, Katesville Mills; and Steven Joe Echols, third place for his poem, With You.
Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) held their regular monthly meeting Wednesday, April 27. Items for report included updates on new degrees and transfer agreements, campus development and events. The Board welcomed new hire, Cari Elliott. Mrs. Elliott is the new graphic artist for External Relations.
