Northwest College is a
public
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community college
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in
Powell, Wyoming
Powell is a city in Park County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 6,314 at the 2010 census. Powell is an All-America City and home to Northwest College.
History
Powell was incorporated in 1909. Powell was named for John Wesley Powel ...
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History
Northwest College opened in 1946, as the "University of Wyoming Northwest Center," with the support of the University of Wyoming and the local school district. University support ended in 1950, and the current name was adopted in 1989.
Notable people
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Chris Boucher, basketball player for the
Oregon Ducks men's basketball
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team and Toronto Raptors
National Basketball Association
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John Johnson,
National Basketball Association
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player, 12 NBA Seasons, First Team All American at University of Iowa
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Monte Olsen
Monte Olsen (August 8, 1956 – April 8, 2014) was an American politician and professional skier who served as a member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from 2002 to 2008.
Early life and education
Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Olsen gradua ...
, ski instructor and Wyoming legislator
Wyoming House of Representatives-Rep. Monte Olsen
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References
External links
Official website
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1946 establishments in Wyoming
Buildings and structures in Park County, Wyoming
Community colleges in Wyoming
Education in Park County, Wyoming
Educational institutions established in 1946
Powell, Wyoming
NJCAA athletics