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North Idaho College is a community college in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States. With an enrollment exceeding 6,000, it is situated at the north end of Lake Coeur d'Alene, at the east bank of the outflowing Spokane River.
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College History
The school was established during the Great Depression in 1933 as "Coeur d'Alene Junior College," with classes held at city hall. It moved to its present campus in 1939, at the site of old Fort Sherman (1878�1900), and the name was changed to "North Idaho Junior College;" the present name came in 1971
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North Idaho College meets the diverse educational needs of students, employers, and the northern Idaho communities it serves through a commitment to student success, educational excellence, community engagement, and lifelong learning.
Alumni
Sarah Palin, former Alaska Governor and 2008 Vice Presidential candidate, attended North Idaho College during the Spring 1983 semester before transferring to the University of Idaho. Rick Jore, former Montana State Representative, received his Associate's degree from the school in 1978. Jason Bay, Major League Baseball All-Star, attended North Idaho College from 1997-1998. Alejandro Olmos, Goalkeeper from the Mens Soccer team which now plays at Waldorf is an alumnus of the Cardinals.
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