North Island College

Ceremonial First Nations paddles to be part of NIC Convocation ceremonies

North Island College Hussam Elghussein - June 1, 2025

Four paddles made by First Nations artists will be part of this year’s Convocation for North Island College. According to the college, a convocation ceremony...

NIC announces new award for neurodivergent students

Education Hussam Elghussein - May 24, 2025

Neurodivergent students can get support through a new college award. North Island College has announced the Neurodivergent Success Award, an award aiming to recognize the...

North Island College Board adopts new budget to deal with challenges

Education Hussam Elghussein - April 19, 2025

To respond to financial challenges, North Island College has adopted a budget for 2025-2026. At a meeting in Port Alberni...

Student housing applications open for Comox Valley campus

Education Hussam Elghussein - January 26, 2025

College students can officially apply for student housing in the Comox Valley. North Island College has announced that applications are...

NIC to build micro-credential program for rural communities

Education Hussam Elghussein - September 18, 2024

North Island College will teach people about remote economic development through an upcoming program. The BC Government says the micro-credential...

Pilot project coming to North Island College to expand seaweed industry

Education Nathan Maley - August 7, 2024

North Island College is getting a new pilot project for their Campbell River campus. NIC’s Centre for Applied Research, Technology...

Select North Island College students to receive funding as part of StrongerBC grant

Education Nathan Maley - July 25, 2024

North Island College (NIC) students in programs for in-demand jobs are getting some funding. The provincial government announced $3,500 will...

Students from NIC helping research, map out coastal kelp forests

Education Grant Warkentin - July 15, 2024

North Island College students are helping keep an eye on the health of coastal kelp forests. Students in the college’s...

NIC students explored sovereignty and reconciliation in 10-day trip to Japan

North Island College Hussam Elghussein - July 7, 2024

Students at North Island College spent 10 days travelling to Japan to explore Indigenous sovereignty, migration, and reconciliation. According to...

North Island College employee wins international education leadership award

Education Nathan Maley - June 27, 2024

The international education program at North Island College (NIC) has earned an honour. Executive Director of International Education Mark Herringer...