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NIC College Relations
Media Contacts

For general news and events questions:
Stacy Hudson,
Public Information Coordinator
(208) 769-7819 or stacy_hudson@nic.edu

For marketing and advertising questions:
Erna Rhinehart,
Director of Communications and Marketing
(208) 769-3315 or erna_rhinehart@nic.edu

If unable to reach the contacts above:
Mark Browning, Vice President for Community Relations and Marketing
(208) 769-3316 or mark_browning@nic.edu

Press Room

Feb. 3, 2012

NIC Theatre Department presents ‘Third’

North Idaho College is presenting its production of the play “Third” at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25 in the Boswell Hall Schuler Performing Arts Center on NIC’s main campus. “Third,” by Wendy Wasserstein, is a play about what happens when we become ... Read More

Feb. 3, 2012

NIC Esthetician Clinic offers Valentine’s Day specials

The new student-operated Esthetician Clinic offered through the North Idaho College Workforce Training Center is offering a Valentine’s Day package, which includes two hours of pampering for $35. The special applies to appointments made for Saturday, Feb. 11 and includes a facial, LED ... Read More

Feb. 1, 2012

Sandpoint High School plays in jazz clinic

Aaron Gordon conducts the Sandpoint High School Jazz Band 1 Tuesday at North Idaho College. Sandpoint High School joined hundreds of other middle and high school students from the region to participate in jazz clinics during the annual JazzNIC program. For more information on the event, visit ... Read More

Jan. 31, 2012

NIC to host after school volleyball program

North Idaho College is now accepting registration forms for an after school volleyball program being held Feb. 8 through April 25 to teach girls in grades fourth through eighth volleyball fundamentals. The program is being taught by the NIC Head Volleyball Coach Kandice Kelly, who was named ... Read More

Jan. 31, 2012

NIC offers assistance filling out financial aid application

North Idaho College and the Idaho State Board of Education will offer assistance on completing the 2012-2013 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the standard form used by most colleges and universities to award financial aid. Financial aid experts will assist individuals from 10 a.m ... Read More

Jan. 26, 2012

NIC to hold information night for I-BEST program

Those in education talk a lot about barriers and finding ways around them to improve life circumstances through education. North Idaho College’s Molly Kreyssler and Judith George hear all about barriers—lack of financial resources, family obligations, health issues and even legal ... Read More

Jan. 26, 2012

NIC vice president for instruction accepts presidency in Colorado

North Idaho College Vice President for Instruction Jay Lee announced Thursday his plans to resign from NIC after accepting the presidency at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colo., a junior college with approximately 2,400 students. NJC is part of the Colorado Community College ... Read More

Jan. 25, 2012

Annual NIC jazz concert to tribute Tom Emerson

Hundreds of middle school and high school students from across the region will participate in jazz clinics Jan. 30 through Feb. 1 at North Idaho College during the annual JazzNIC program. Band members from school districts across the region will perform for special guest clinicians during the ... Read More

Jan. 25, 2012

Bankcda, Wishing Star Foundation founder to speak at NIC luncheon

Founder of Bankcda and founding member of the Wishing Star Foundation John Marcheso will be the featured speaker at the North Idaho College Booster Club Luncheon at noon Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Coeur d’Alene Resort Shore Lounge. Marcheso’s financial advising firm ... Read More

Jan. 25, 2012

PTE shows growth, overall enrollment remains steady for NIC

North Idaho College spring 2012 enrollment has remained fairly flat from the spring semester of 2011, down .1 percent. This year’s total headcount of 6,422 reflects a decrease of four students from last spring’s 6,426. However, there were areas ... Read More

Jan. 24, 2012

Kansas billboard features NIC women's basketball team

A billboard posted in two locations in Kansas features the North Idaho College women's basketball team in promotion of the upcoming National Junior College Athletic Association women’s basketball tournament in Salina, Kansas March 20-24. The billboard is located on Interstate-135 near ... Read More

Jan. 24, 2012

Wrestling match rescheduled

The North Idaho College wrestling match at Yakima Valley Community College that was canceled due to weather conditions Jan. 18 has been rescheduled. The match will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 at Yakima Valley Community College. Read More

Jan. 24, 2012

Coeur d’Alene softball player signs to play at NIC

Coeur d’Alene High School standout softball player Nikki Ragsdale has signed to play softball for North Idaho College in 2012-2013. Ragsdale is a senior at Coeur d’Alene High School and has played for the Coeur d’Alene Crush for eight years. “We are excited to have ... Read More

Jan. 20, 2012

NIC to be CLOSED Friday, Jan. 20

North Idaho College will be CLOSED Friday Jan. 20 due to inclement weather and hazardous driving conditions. This includes all off-site locations and outreach centers, including the NIC Bonners Ferry Center, Ponderay Center, Silver Valley Center, the Adult Basic Education Center, and Workforce ... Read More

Jan. 19, 2012

Learn more about training programs at NIC Career Night

North Idaho College will host a free event to share information about its many career and short-term training programs during Career Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the NIC Workforce Training Center in Post Falls. Information will be presented on training opportunities in fields such ... Read More

Jan. 19, 2012

California libero signs to play volleyball at NIC

Rosie Robinson, a highly awarded libero from Hemet High School in Hemet, Calif., has signed to play volleyball for North Idaho College in 2012. Robinson was the team captain for the back-to-back Division IV California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) champion Hemet High Bulldogs the ... Read More

Jan. 19, 2012

Five students place at NIC Speech Contest

Five students topped the annual North Idaho College Fall 2011 Speech Contest, earning awards for speeches written and presented through Communications 101 classes this semester. Students were selected by their peers to represent their classes in the contest, which was judged this year ... Read More

Jan. 19, 2012

Evening classes canceled Thursday, Jan. 19 due to snow

3:08 p.m. North Idaho College offices will close at 4 p.m. TODAY Thursday, Jan. 19 due to heavy snow accumulations and hazardous driving conditions. All classes that begin after 4 p.m. are canceled. This includes classes at all off-campus sites and outreach centers such ... Read More

Jan. 18, 2012

Evening classes, board meeting canceled due to snow

2:49 p.m. North Idaho College offices will close at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 due to heavy snow accumulations and hazardous driving conditions. All classes that begin after 4 p.m. are canceled. This includes classes at all off-campus sites and outreach centers such ... Read More

Jan. 17, 2012

NIC to host presentation by civil rights organizer Clyde Bellecourt

Clyde Bellecourt, civil rights organizer and co-founder of the America Indian Movement (AIM), will speak at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 at North Idaho College. The Oyate Drum Group will perform before the presentation along with singing by students in the NIC American ... Read More

Jan. 13, 2012

NIC campus to close in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

North IdahoCollege will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays, will resume Jan. 17. Read More

Jan. 12, 2012

NIC soccer coaches to host futsal tourney for youth

The North Idaho College men’s and women’s soccer programs are hosting the 2012 Cardinal Winter Blast futsal tournament for girls and boys ages under-11 to under-14 Jan. 21-22 and Jan. 28-29 in Christianson Gym. Futsal is five-person indoor soccer, which is played on a ... Read More

Jan. 11, 2012

Regional school districts to hold spelling bees

School districts throughout North Idaho have begun holding spelling bees this month as qualifiers to the North Idaho Regional Spelling Bee, scheduled for Saturday, March 17 at North Idaho College. The winner of the regional bee will receive an all-expense paid trip to the Scripps National Spelling ... Read More

Jan. 9, 2012

NIC to hold public forums as part of presidential search

Community members are welcome to participate in one of two public forums hosted by North Idaho College Jan. 11 to solicit input that will be used in the search for a new president at NIC. NIC is seeking public input for the development of a “presidential profile,” which is a ... Read More