Students, faculty and staff at Mid-Plains Community College can now securely connect to wireless networks at participating educational institutions across Nebraska and around the world through a new partnership with ConnectEd Nebraska and eduroam. This partnership allows students, staff, administration and faculty to safely obtain instant wireless access at all participating sites using their existing […]

A total of 150 students qualified for the President’s List during the 2026 spring semester at Mid-Plains Community College. To make the list, each student had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours in college-level courses and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.9 or greater on a 4.0 scale. The qualifiers were: […]

A total of 127 students qualified for the Mid-Plains Community College Dean’s List during the 2026 spring semester. To make the list, students had to complete 12 or more applicable credit hours of college-level courses and maintain an overall grade point average of 3.5 – 3.89 on a 4.0 scale. The qualifiers were: Nebraska Ainsworth […]

A endowed scholarship providing $1,000 annually has been established for a sophomore on the Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team. The Erika Schmidt Memorial Sparkle Scholarship will be awarded to an eligible full-time student athlete who “sparkles,” exemplifying the qualities that Schmidt displayed throughout her time supporting MPCC rodeo; professionalism, go-getter spirit, encouraging, patient, supportive, building […]

North Platte Community College instructor Joanna Jacobs is being honored for commitment and contributions to higher education. Jacobs has been selected to receive the 2026 Excellence in Teaching award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development. “Joanna’s commitment to students and to quality instruction makes her incredibly deserving of this recognition,” said Dr. […]

For Leandra Chapman, the journey to becoming a pharmacist started with a decision, and the courage to act on it.  “I finally discovered what I wanted to be when I grew up,” she said.  A Maxwell High School graduate, Chapman spent years building a career, gaining leadership experience and raising a family. But it wasn’t […]

Student Susan Shepard will speak at the North Platte Community College commencement on Friday, May 8, due to academic and artistic achievements and her inspiring return to higher education. The ceremony will be held from 10-11 a.m. Shepard is a sophomore pursuing an Associate of Fine Arts in music with an emphasis in vocal performance. […]

Members of Alpha Beta Theta, North Platte Community College’s chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, are organizing a litter pickup to help beautify the community. The event is open to the public and volunteers are needed. The pickup will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 25. Volunteers are asked to gather in […]