News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Regular Board of Trustees meeting
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, January 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Room 106/107. More information is available here. For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Success Story: Blue Tech Challenge will award $55K for the third straight year
January 21, 2026 The Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge, the third straight entrepreneurial pitch competition NMC has sponsored, launched this week, seeking innovative ideas to fast-track businesses developing solutions for a wide range of issues impacting the...
2026 Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge launches
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC has opened registration for the Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge, seeking startups with solutions for a wide range of issues impacting the world’s largest freshwater system. At stake is $55,000 in seed funding. First prize is $30,000, second prize...
Media mentions for January 20, 2026
The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu. If possible, please include a link to the...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for January 19–23
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99, and the vegetarian option (V) is $7.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, January 19...
Success Story: Blue Tech Challenge will award $55K for the third straight year
January 21, 2026 The Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge, the third straight entrepreneurial pitch competition NMC has sponsored, launched this week, seeking innovative ideas to fast-track businesses developing solutions for a wide range of issues impacting the...
2026 Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge launches
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC has opened registration for the Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge, seeking startups with solutions for a wide range of issues impacting the world’s largest freshwater system. At stake is $55,000 in seed funding. First prize is $30,000, second prize...
Winterfest
Join Student Life for the annual Winterfest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. Grab some delicious refreshments while learning about different student groups, their activities, and how you can get involved in...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for January 19–23
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99, and the vegetarian option (V) is $7.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, January 19...
Hoodie sale at the Campus Bookstore
The Campus Bookstore is offering $10 off all regular priced hoodies from Jan. 19–30.
Remembering Nancy Gray
Dear NMC community, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our colleague and friend Nancy Gray passed away unexpectedly. Nancy was a teacher through and through. For more than 15 years at NMC, she brought extraordinary care and determination to her work,...
Remembering Nancy Gray
Dear NMC students, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our colleague and instructor Nancy Gray passed away unexpectedly. Nancy was a teacher through and through. For more than 15 years at NMC, she devoted herself to students who often found school...
Letter of intent for Boardman Lake campus sale signed
Dear colleagues, As you know, in December NMC’s Board of Trustees authorized me to negotiate with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians following their initial offer to purchase the Boardman Lake campus. I’m writing to let you know we have now...
Happy Thanksgiving Hawk Owls!
Folks, While I try to bring an attitude of gratitude to work with me every day, Thanksgiving affords a special opportunity to pause and reflect on all that I have to be thankful for. And, while I am grateful for all that you do every day, Thanksgiving affords me a...
Call for 2026 Fellows nominations
The NMC Board of Trustees Fellows Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2026 Northwestern Michigan College "Fellow" award. The Fellow is NMC's highest honor and the following criteria are taken into consideration during the selection process....
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