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Northwest Indian College announces successful accreditation as four-year degree granting institution
Whatcom County – Cheryl Crazy Bull President of Northwest Indian College, a tribally-chartered college of the Lummi Nation, is pleased to announce that NWIC was recently granted accreditation at the baccalaureate degree level and was reaffirmed accreditation at the associate degree level.
NWIC Science Building Open House on Wed., Sept. 15
Northwest Indian College was recently granted accreditation at the baccalaureate degree level, which includes the College's Bachelor of Science in Native Environmental Science degree. This field is critical to the social, cultural and economic well-being of our tribal nations and regional partners. Our first class of four-year students enrolled in 2007.
NWIC Golf Scramble September 18 at Shuksan Golf Club
We are inviting you to join us for a day of golf and pledging your support of Northwest Indian College’s 8th Annual Golf Tournament scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Our goal is to raise $20,000 in support of our student athletes. This fundraising event provides financial resources for student athletes attending Northwest Indian College through athletic scholarships and the promotion of fitness programs. For more information contact Krista Mahle, Athletic Director at (360) 392-4207 or 1-866-676-2772 ext. 4207or by email at kmahle@nwic.edu
President Crazy Bull announces NWIC's accreditation
"I am pleased to announce that we have received our notification from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities granting accreditation to Northwest Indian College at the baccalaureate level and reaffirming our associate degree level accreditation. The bachelor’s degree accreditation is effective September 1, 2008. This is the normal process associated with our prior candidacy.
Northwest Indian College announces the Embry American Indian Women's Leadership Project
In collaboration with the American Indian College Fund, Northwest Indian College is part of a project that will support a cohort of American Indian women students at six tribal colleges to participate in a four-year leadership and scholarship program. The Embry American Women's Leadership Project will fund 20 students from the selected six colleges,
Selected participants will:
1) Receive a $5,000 annual scholarship renewable for up to four years;
2) Attend an annual 2-day retreat (all expenses paid) and meet other program participants;
Northwest Indian College receives First Nations' grant toward preserving Lummi cultural knowledge
The Northwest Indian College recently received a $19,000 grant from the First Nations Development Institute of Longmont, Colorado. This award will support the efforts of the NWIC’s Preserving Cultural Knowledge through Multi-Generational Interviews project.
2010 Commencement Ceremony June 18th
Northwest Indian College invites members of the public to join us for our June 2010 commencement ceremonies. Graduation will take place this year at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 18, at the Lummi Wex’liem Community Building, located at 2100 Lummi View Dr. in Bellingham. Come celebrate our graduates’ success and accomplishments with an evening of inspirational speeches and a traditional salmon dinner. The NWIC Board of Trustees will be hosting a special reception pre-commencement in honor of our graduates from 2 to 4 p.m. at the college’s Log Building.
NWIC celebrated Center for Student Success Grand Opening
Northwest Indian College celebrated the grand opening of the Center for Student Success on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Lummi Campus, 2522 Kwina Rd., near Bellingham.
NWIC's Tribal Museum Studies Program featured in UW newsletter
Northwest Indian College Cooperative Extension's Tribal Museum Studies Program was featured in the University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences' April newsletter. To read the full feature, click here.
President Crazy Bull selected as 2010 Honorary Doctorate recipient
WHATCOM -- Seattle University has selected Cheryl Crazy Bull, Northwest Indian College president, and Bob Craves, CEO and founder of College Success Foundation, as this year’s honorary doctorate recipients.
These prestigious SU honorary degrees are awarded annually to recognize select meritorious community members who have made remarkable contributions advancing the university, community, nation or world through their respective accomplishments and services.
This year, SU’s award recognizes these leaders’ tireless commitment to enhancing access to higher education, particularly for groups customarily underrepresented in college demographics. Crazy Bull and Craves’ efforts and achievements will be formally acknowledged at SU’s June 13 commencement event at the Key Arena in Seattle.