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this is a photo of two female NHCC students sitting in chairs at a table by the coffee shop on-campus. The fireplace is in the background, and they are smiling at each other, while looking at papers in a notebook on the table.

Tutoring at NHCC: Learning. Leading. Succeeding.

Whether receiving tutoring or serving as a peer tutor, NHCC students are gaining the skills to succeed. The College’s Tutoring Center recently earned international certification from the College...
this is a group photo of NHCC instructor, Mark Larson standing with ten of his aikido students in the dojo on-campus, they are all wearing white robes and white pants, smiling for the photo. A sign in the background reads, 'Aikido at NHCC.'

Aikido at NHCC: Beyond the Mat

The true measure of a class is not only what happens during the semester. It is what students carry into the world long after it ends. Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art that emphasizes...
Artist Fern Cloud with a student using a traditional bone brush and natural pigments to paint a sample animal hide.

Art at NHCC: A Donor’s Vision Beyond the Classroom

Education extends beyond textbooks and the classroom, thanks to Jean Swanson, whose donation created the Art Department Visiting Artist Endowment. Students encounter artists and traditions they might...
this is a photo of two legendary men in NHCC's history. Smiling next to each other are, former and longest serving NHCC President, Dr. John Helling on the left, next to Eldon Tessman, devoted community member and NHCC Foundation establisher in 2019 at an on-campus event. This is one of the final photos taken of them together.

Honoring a Legacy, Inspiring the Future

Dr. John Helling and Eldon Tessman were visionaries. Dr. Helling, NHCC’s longest-serving president, helped found and physically build much of our campus. Eldon, a devoted community member, recognized...
this is a photo of a graphic design classroom in NHCC's Fine Arts Center. Students are working at the iMac desktop computer stations, sitting in comfortable chairs, the teacher is pointing at a graphic on the screen at the front of the room, the wall is bright, dark blue and the vinyl floor is updated.

Designing Futures at NHCC

The reimagined Graphic Design classroom is designed not only for teaching but for inspiring. Bright new floors and a signature NHCC blue accent wall welcome students into a space that radiates energy...
this is a headshot photo of NHCC President, Rolando Garcia standing in the hallway of the ES Building.

First-Generation Students: Our Community’s Future

Over the past ten years, more than half of our students have been the first in their families to attend college. These students bring courage, determination, and new perspectives into our classrooms...