News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Study Abroad photo contest
Stop by the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to see the winning photographs from the Study Abroad 2026 experiences in the landscape/cultural categories and place your vote for your favorite photo in the animal category....
Success story: Increasing experiential learning for all students
November 5, 2026 If you remember school as rows of desks with an instructor standing in front, consider joining students in two of NMC’s longest-running experiential learning projects this month, which showcase the college’s strategic goal to offer more...
Data Wranglers – November 2026
Data Wranglers Insights. Impact. Student Success. 🏛️ ORPE ON CAMPUS What predicts success in MTH 121? NMC’s analysis found that high school GPA and prior math performance were stronger indicators of success than simply taking another math course...
Fall 2026 Volleyball Tournament
Campus Life is hosting a volleyball tournament at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building. This tournament is open to all employees and current students. SIGN UP YOUR TEAM Teams must sign up by 6 p.m. on November 20. For...
Thanks-for Giving Glow Skate
Thanks to Business 231 students for organizing a Glow Skate this Friday as part of their annual Thanks-for-giving food drive and experiential learning project. Enjoy fun on the ice and help a good cause from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at Howe Arena at the Grand Traverse...
Study Abroad photo contest
Stop by the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 to see the winning photographs from the Study Abroad 2026 experiences in the landscape/cultural categories and place your vote for your favorite photo in the animal category....
Fall 2026 Volleyball Tournament
Campus Life is hosting a volleyball tournament at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building. This tournament is open to all employees and current students. SIGN UP YOUR TEAM Teams must sign up by 6 p.m. on November 20. For...
Thanks-for Giving Glow Skate
Thanks to Business 231 students for organizing a Glow Skate this Friday as part of their annual Thanks-for-giving food drive and experiential learning project. Enjoy fun on the ice and help a good cause from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at Howe Arena at the Grand Traverse...
51st annual Mariners Memorial Service
TRAVERSE CITY — The community is invited to attend the 51st annual Mariners Memorial service, to take place Nov. 10 in the courtyard of the Great Lakes Maritime Academy on NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front Street. Held to remember and honor mariners...
Public invited to Veterans Day ceremony, evening concert
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College invites the campus and community to attend its annual Veterans Day ceremonies beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will include: 8 a.m. - Coffee and doughnuts for all veterans in the Osterlin...
Call for 2027 Fellows nominations
The NMC Board of Trustees Fellows Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2027 Northwestern Michigan College "Fellow" award. The Fellow is NMC's highest honor and the following criteria are taken into consideration during the selection process....
Join us in celebrating 75 years of NMC
Faculty and Staff, As we have been celebrating NMC’s 75th anniversary throughout this year, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible role this college has played in our region—and on the people who have made that impact possible over the past 75 years. Our...
Preparing NMC for its next chapter
Dear Colleagues, After much thought, Stephen Siciliano has shared his plans to retire in June 2027, concluding an extraordinary career at Northwestern Michigan College. Stephen's own educational journey began at a community college, an experience that shaped the...
Leadership Changes Supporting Student Success and Technology
Good morning NMC community, I’m writing to share an important leadership transition and several organizational changes that will help position NMC for the future. After more than a decade of service to NMC and more than 30 years in education, Todd Neibauer has...
Remembering George Comden, Member of NMC’s First Graduating Class
Good afternoon NMC community, I’m sad to share that NMC recently lost an important connection to our earliest days. George Comden passed away at the age of 92. George was one of the original 23 graduates in NMC’s first graduating class in 1953 and, until his passing,...
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