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A New Model for Higher Education in North Central Wisconsin

August 11, 2026
When Samyris Thao decided she wanted to become a nurse, she didn't want to leave Wausau. She wanted to stay close to her family, continue helping care for her younger siblings and earn a degree that would prepare her for a meaningful career. Fortunately, she didn't have to choose between those priorities.
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Growing a Story: NTC Graduate Turns Life on the Farm Into Book for Young Readers

August 10, 2026
Mary Kluck, a 2024 graduate of Northcentral Technical College, recently became a published author. But her book, “Welcome to My Farm,” started long before it was ever printed on a page.
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Spring 2026 Graduates

July 27, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the following students were awarded diplomas during the spring 2026 term:
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NTC To Host “The Final Countdown” Enrollment Event August 5

July 20, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 20, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) invites students planning to start college this fall to The Final Countdown enrollment event on Wednesday, August 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the NTC Wausau campus. The event is designed to help future students complete their enrollment in a single visit before the fall semester begins.
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Lineup for Film, Farm and Culture Fest of Wausau

July 13, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 13, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2026 Film, Farm and Culture Fest of Wausau (FFCFW).
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Academy Teaches More Than Welding

July 6, 2026
For many high school students, the future can feel uncertain. Some decide to participate in the Manufacturing Academy at Northcentral Technical College’s (NTC) Phillips Campus with a clear career path in mind. Others simply want to explore their options. 
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Northcentral Technical College Selected for National Apprenticeship Cohort

July 6, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (July 6, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is proud to announce that the College has been selected to participate in the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Scaling Apprenticeship at Community Colleges project, a national initiative designed to help community colleges expand Registered Apprenticeship programs in nontraditional occupations. NTC was one of only 11 colleges nationwide selected for the cohort.
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Northcentral Technical College Announces Spring 2026 President’s List for Outstanding Academic Achievement

June 24, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (June, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the President’s List for outstanding academic achievement for the spring 2026 term. The following students enrolled in a post-secondary program, earned a 3.75 grade point average or above and successfully completed a minimum of six credits during the spring term.
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Northcentral Technical College Announces 2nd Annual Film, Farm & Culture Fest

June 23, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 23, 2026) — Northcentral Technical College (NTC) is pleased to announce the 2026 Film, Farm & Culture Fest of Wausau. FFCFW is an annual summer meeting place for audiences and young filmmakers to celebrate award-winning independent films selected from around the world.
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Fall Registration

June 23, 2026
WAUSAU, Wis. (June 23, 2026) — Registration is underway for the fall 2026 semester at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). Registration will close Friday, August 14, and the fall semester begins Monday, August 24.