News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Media mentions for October 12, 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...
Aurora to perform Veterans Day concert Nov. 11
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor our veterans with Aurora, NMC’s treble choir formerly known as Chamber Singers. Selected from thousands of entrants to perform at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference in March, Aurora is preparing...
Make a difference, one piece of litter at a time
We all play a role in creating a welcoming campus for our students, colleagues and community. Help keep NMC looking its best: if you see litter, take a moment to pick it up and dispose of it properly. Small actions make a difference, and together, we can take pride in...
2027 Outstanding Alumni nominations
Do you know a remarkable NMC grad who’s made a difference? Whether they’re a recent graduate or a trailblazer from years past, we want to hear their story! Use this form to submit your nomination. Nominations and self-nominations are open through October 30. Final...
Cyber Minute: Skip the Public USB Charging Station
Plugging your phone into a public USB port in an airport or student lounge can expose your data to a technique called juice jacking. Use your own wall adapter or a $5 Data Blocker and you're safe.
Aurora to perform Veterans Day concert Nov. 11
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and honor our veterans with Aurora, NMC’s treble choir formerly known as Chamber Singers. Selected from thousands of entrants to perform at the American Choral Directors Association National Conference in March, Aurora is preparing...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for October 12–16
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The protein option is $10.99, and the vegetarian option (V) is $9.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, October 12 General...
Rogers Observatory celebrates 45 years, college’s 75th
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC’s Rogers Observatory will hold a special public viewing night in honor of its 45th anniversary and the college’s 75th from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The observatory dome will be open and telescopes available for public...
Board of Trustees Audit and Policy Committees to meet Oct. 14 and 16
TRAVERSE CITY — Two committees of Northwestern Michigan College's Board of Trustees are scheduled to meet at the President’s Office Conference Room in the Tanis Building on NMC's Front Street Campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, Michigan. Audit...
NMC Magazine seeks submissions for Xeno
Submissions are open for the fall 2026 issue of NMC Magazine. The theme of this issue is Xeno. We want poems, stories, essays, graphic stories & art inspired by either definition of xeno: xeno (noun). The smallest measurable unit of human connection, typically...
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,...
Good news about funding for NMC
Good afternoon NMC community, I have some good news to share about funding for the college, and it’s the result of a lot of careful work behind the scenes over the past couple of years. Over that time, we took a close look at whether Northwestern Michigan College...
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