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Arkansas Northeastern College

Coordinates: 35°53′55″N 89°55′08″W / 35.898676°N 89.918828°W / 35.898676; -89.918828
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Arkansas Northeastern College
TypePublic community college
Established1975
PresidentChristopher Heigle
Students1,914
Location, ,
United States

35°53′55″N 89°55′08″W / 35.898676°N 89.918828°W / 35.898676; -89.918828
CampusRural
Websitewww.anc.edu/

Arkansas Northeastern College is a public community college in Blytheville, Arkansas.

History

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Originally called Mississippi County Community College, Harry V. Smith was selected as its first president, serving from February 1975 to October 1, 1983. John P. Sullins succeeded him.[1] In 2003, the college opened up a child care center. It works to provide free daycare for up to 54 of the children of students.[2] In 2015, the college started a 13 million dollar project to combine three of the school's centers: Harry L. Crisp Center, the Burdette Center and the Aircraft & Metals Engineering Center.[3]

Campuses

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The college's main campus is in Blytheville, Arkansas. It has additional locations in Leachville and Osceola.

Academics

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The college offers technical certificates, associate of science degrees, associate in applied science degrees, and certificates of proficiency.[4] In fall 2013 there were 1,425 students; 619 were full-time and 806 were part-time.

References

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  1. ^ "Arkansas Northeastern College :: About ANC". Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Arkansas Northeastern College Opens Child Care Center". 24 September 2003. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Arkansas Northeastern College of Blytheville Starts $13M Construction Project". Arkansas Business. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Arkansas Northeastern College :: Programs of Study". Retrieved 13 March 2016.
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