Arkansas Northeastern College

{{Short description|Community college in Blytheville, Arkansas, U.S.}}

{{Infobox university

| name = Arkansas Northeastern College

| image =

| established = 1975

| city = Blytheville

| state = Arkansas

| country = United States

| campus = Rural

| type = Public community college

| coor = {{coord|35.898676|-89.918828|type:edu|display=inline,title}}

| president = Christopher Heigle

| students = 1,914

| website = [https://www.anc.edu www.anc.edu/]

}}

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

History

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.anc.edu/aboutanc/index.htm#History|title=Arkansas Northeastern College :: About ANC|publisher=|accessdate=13 March 2016}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.kait8.com/story/1456191/arkansas-northeastern-college-opens-child-care-center|title=Arkansas Northeastern College Opens Child Care Center|date=24 September 2003|publisher=|accessdate=13 March 2016}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/104754/arkansas-northeastern-college-of-blytheville-starts-13m-construction-project|title=Arkansas Northeastern College of Blytheville Starts $13M Construction Project|work=Arkansas Business|accessdate=13 March 2016}}

Campuses

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

Academics

The college offers technical certificates, associate of science degrees, associate in applied science degrees, and certificates of proficiency.{{cite web|url=http://www.anc.edu/programs_of_study/index.htm|title=Arkansas Northeastern College :: Programs of Study|publisher=|accessdate=13 March 2016}} In fall 2013 there were 1,425 students; 619 were full-time and 806 were part-time.

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