STEM Education at NSCC through Exposure to Practitioners

In an increasingly technological world, an educational background in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines has become increasingly important.  As the mission at Northwest State Community College is to create opportunities for success for its students, we have labored to provide a sound STEM education that is crucial to that mission. At NSCC, we do not educate...

NSCC Graduate Serves Up Southern Style Barbeque

Just out of high school, Ken Harris believed that his future was already mapped out for him. A baseball scholarship ensured that he would earn a college education, which would lead to a great job and eventually a family. Unfortunately, his life took a few unexpected turns that changed his academic and career plans. After his baseball scholarship fell through, Ken put his education on hold and...

Realizing a Dream

When Karley Niemeyer graduated from Patrick Henry in 2011, she wasn’t sure what her future had in store. What she did know was that she would need a college education, a little time and the flexibility to explore her career options. Fortunately, Northwest State Community College offered her all of these benefits and also allowed her to save money by living at home and working while enrolled...

Education Opens the Door to a World of Opportunities

From the rural cornfields of northwest Ohio, to the soaring cathedrals and stone buildings of Florence, Italy, Nicole Baden has earned an education that has had the power to define her life as well as her career. [caption id="attachment_1110" align="alignright" width="300"] Nicole Baden[/caption] From the moment she walked across the commencement stage at Archbold High School, Nicole knew that...