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Beginning on January 1, 2026, 17�Թ� President Kate Ferrel will take the helm of the Board of Directors for the Vilas County Economic Development Corporation (VCEDC). 

In her role as Board Chair, Ferrel will advance VCEDC’s strategic initiatives to support economic growth in Vilas County. 

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Registration for 17�Թ�’s 10-week Private Pilot Ground School is open. The course is scheduled from March 10 to May 12, 2026. Students can learn about the joys of flight, what it takes to become a pilot, and the many career options there are in the aviation field.

Successful completion of

Spring Term Begins January 12 — Enroll Today!

A new year means new opportunities — and there’s no better time to invest in yourself than this spring at 17�Թ�. Whether you’re looking to start a new career, gain skills for advancement, or simply explore a personal interest, Nicolet offers

Photo, from left to right: Layla Merrifield, Wisconsin Technical College System President; Dianne Lazear, 17�Թ� Board of Trustees Member; Kate Ferrel, 17�Թ� President; Abbey Dall Lukowski, 17�Թ� Board of Trustees Chair.

Dianne Lazear of Tomahawk has been named Trustee of

Suite Surrender, a glamorous 1940s-style comedy, will debut on the 17�Թ� Theatre stage on Thursday, Nov. 13 and continue through Sunday, Nov. 22. 

About the Play

It is 1942, and two of Hollywood’s biggest divas, Claudia McFadden and Athena Sinclair, have descended upon the luxurious Palm

The 17�Թ� Foundation will kick off its biggest fundraising event of the year Tuesday, October 7, when A Day for Nicolet gets underway throughout the Northwoods for its 25th year.

“17�Թ� donors truly believe in the value of a 17�Թ� education,” said Heather Schallock

17�Թ�’s popular Ced Vig Nature Series will host a presentation on the Pelican River Project. The presentation will be held at 17�Թ�’s Lakeside Center Theatre on Wednesday, September 17 at 10 a.m.

The presentation is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by 17�Թ�’s

17�Թ�’s fall semester begins August 25, and students are enrolling in two new programs that will prepare them for in-demand careers. 

Digital Marketing Promotions Technical Diploma 

The digital marketing promotions program began as a nine-credit certificate program, and has been expanded to

Image: "Aunt Doris," by Candace Strand, educator at Arbor Vitae-Woodruff Elementary School. Collage.

Fifteen art educators from across the Northwoods will showcase their artistic talents at 17�Թ�’s art gallery from August 14 to September 27.  

Sensational artwork will be displayed by an