North Idaho College, school in Idaho, USA
North Idaho College is a public community college in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, situated on about 77 acres near the shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene. It offers over 150 programs including degrees and certificates in fields like health, technology, business, and trades, with options for classroom, online, and hybrid instruction.
The college was founded in 1933 during the Great Depression as Coeur d'Alene Junior College, with classes initially held in City Hall. It moved to its current location in 1939 on land where an old military fort once stood, and received its present name, North Idaho College, in 1971.
The college's athletic teams are called the Cardinals, with the cardinal bird mascot representing energy and community pride. The school colors of maroon and gray appear throughout campus, creating a strong identity that students and visitors notice at sports events and campus activities.
The college is located near downtown Coeur d'Alene and offers a calm campus setting with easy access to city services, and has outdoor study and break areas scattered throughout. It operates several smaller campuses in other towns like Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry, and Post Falls to serve students across the region.
The college has connections to several notable people, including baseball player Jason Bay and mixed martial arts fighter Kelvin Gastelum, who began their training there. Sarah Palin, who ran for U.S. Vice President, also spent time studying at the college.
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