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The Next Call to Serve

LANDER, Wyo.—When Isaac Cantrell set out to use his GI Bill, he wasn’t looking for a lecture hall. The 29-year-old New Orleans native had already tried that path before deciding ...
By Alison Hudson . April 2026
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NOLS and STEP Celebrate 20 Years of Empowering Arizona Youth Through Outdoor Education and Experiences

NOLS and STEP Celebrate 20 Years of Empowering Arizona Youth Through Outdoor Education and Experiences

NOLS and the Student Expedition Program (STEP) are pleased to announce the 20th anniversary of the partnership that has empowered…
sophie June 2024 [reading_time]
American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and NOLS Announce Partnership

American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) and NOLS Announce Partnership

The NOLS and the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) are pleased to announce that AMGA has endorsed the NOLS Risk…
sophie June 2024 [reading_time]
NOLS Names Laura Hansen as New Director of Custom Education

NOLS Names Laura Hansen as New Director of Custom Education

NOLS is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura Hansen as its Director of Custom Education. Previously, she was the…
sophie May 2024 [reading_time]
Important Announcement Regarding Organizational Restructuring

Important Announcement Regarding Organizational Restructuring

Dear NOLS Community, With a heavy heart, I write to inform you of some significant changes that will be taking…
sophie March 2024 [reading_time]
NOLS Announces Leadership Transition

NOLS Announces Leadership Transition

NOLS President Terri Watson has announced that she will leave her position effective April 30, 2023. Terri has faithfully served…
sophie February 2024 [reading_time]
NOLS Secures $4 Million in New Support Launches Donor Match Challenge

NOLS Secures $4 Million in New Support Launches Donor Match Challenge

NOLS is thrilled to announce that three anonymous donors have committed a total of $4 million to the school. Together,…
sophie November 2023 [reading_time]
NOLS Names Sandy Colhoun as New President

NOLS Names Sandy Colhoun as New President

NOLS is pleased to announce the appointment of Sandy Colhoun as its new President. Colhoun brings a wealth of experience…
sophie October 2023 [reading_time]
No Injuries Reported After India Mountaineering Course Struck by Avalanche

No Injuries Reported After India Mountaineering Course Struck by Avalanche

At approximately 9:30 p.m. local time on April 20, 2023, a NOLS India Mountaineering course was struck by an avalanche…
sophie April 2023 [reading_time]