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Aaron Mayes, LPN student

Student Spotlight: Aaron Mayes, part-time program LPN program, extols program’s flexibility as he can become a nurse while being active-duty military

Great Falls College is the only program in the state with a part-time track for those students like Mayes, who are working full-time. It takes two years to complete the part-time program. The college also offers a one-year full-time track. …
Ashley joseph nursing student

Student Spotlight: Ashley Joseph, registered nursing student, shares her inspiring story of resilience

Ashley Joseph has balanced her roles as a mother and student to successfully get into Great Falls College’s registered nursing program. She shared her remarkable journey while she was still a pre-nursing student….
JOSH WERKHEISER, FIRST YEAR WELDING STUDENT

Student Spotlight: Joshua Werkheiser, Welding and Fabrication, on why welding is the right spot for him

I chose Great Falls College after looking at different welding programs here in the state. I settled on Great Falls because of the proximity to my family and all of my support group here in town….
Kaia Ecklund, student

Student profile: Kaia Ecklund has had many doors opened thanks to computer technology programs

Kaia Ecklund, originally from Morton, Washington, moved to Great Falls and started attending Great Falls College after high school and a couple gap year. He shares his experience pursuing degrees in both cybersecurity and computer programming….
Jordan, student in the Vet Tech Program

Student Spotlight: Jordan says she can work full-time and balance demands of program

The program allows students from all over the state to take the classroom portion of their studies online while traveling to approved veterinary partners in their areas to do the hands-on portion of their learning….
Four students in cap and gown at the Great Falls College commencement ceremony.

Great Falls College helps 262 students earn ‘unimaginable’ degrees

Great Falls College recognized 262 graduates on Saturday during its commencement exercises at Montana ExpoPark’s Pacific Steel and Recycling Arena….
Quincie Jones and Selena Coburn standing at a podium looking fierce while playing family feud.

Faculty, staff members honored at Employee Appreciation Event

With a little over three weeks left in semester it was time for a special afternoon where Great Falls College faculty and staff celebrated the outstanding achievements of colleagues at the Employee Appreciation Event. …
Selena Coburn dressed in modern Native American attire.

Great Falls College Faculty Member Selena Coburn Named 2025 MUS Teaching Scholar

Great Falls College MSU is proud to announce that Selena Coburn, instructor of social sciences, has been named a 2025 Montana University System Teaching Scholar by the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education….
Attendees at the student appreciation lunch and awards

Great Falls College honors students of the year

Congratulations to the 19 incredible students who were honored as Students of the Year during our Student Appreciation Luncheon on Tuesday. Faculty members nominated students for their performance and dedication to their coursework. Great job all!!…
Banner image that says speaker series, journey to freedom, a polish family's escape from a Nazi concentration camp to America.

Holocaust survivor to tell of ‘Journey to Freedom’ at Great Falls College on April 24

John Kunz, a Holocaust survivor who was born in a Nazi slave labor concentration camp during World War II before growing up in Great Falls, will give a talk titled “Journey to Freedom” on April 24 at Great Falls College….