News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Cedar lot access restricted April 29 and May 1
Due to outside sporting events on Wednesday, April 29 and Friday, May 1, NMC Campus Security will restrict access to the Cedar Parking Lot. Campus Security and barricades will be present at the entrances to the Cedar lot to grant access only to NMC employees, students...
Mobile food pantry April 20
NMC will host a mobile food pantry on Monday, April 20 from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. We have 3,505 pounds of goods including instant mashed potatoes, dried beans, raisins, apples (bulk), eggs, cutie tangerines, frozen zucchini and celery....
HR fast facts: Working hours under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), hourly non-exempt employees may need to consider what hours should be included when recording hours worked, and what are not considered working hours. Below is a nice summary to help folks distinguish between the two. Hourly...
Denim Day at NMC
NMC is participating in Denim Day a week early on April 22. Everyone is encouraged to wear denim that day if you are able to as a way to show support for survivors during sexual assault awareness month. To learn more about Denim Day and its origins please visit...
Celebrating new chapters
These colleagues have moved on to a new chapter in their lives. We wish them the very best as they navigate a new adventure, and we thank them for their time and dedication to NMC! Magnus Mannor, supplemental employee – Food Service, Back of House Jenifer Taylor –...
Cedar lot access restricted April 29 and May 1
Due to outside sporting events on Wednesday, April 29 and Friday, May 1, NMC Campus Security will restrict access to the Cedar Parking Lot. Campus Security and barricades will be present at the entrances to the Cedar lot to grant access only to NMC employees, students...
Mobile food pantry April 20
NMC will host a mobile food pantry on Monday, April 20 from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. We have 3,505 pounds of goods including instant mashed potatoes, dried beans, raisins, apples (bulk), eggs, cutie tangerines, frozen zucchini and celery....
5th Annual NMC Learning Symposium
Northwestern Michigan College announces its 5th Annual Learning Symposium, scheduled to take place from April 23 to May 2. This event, sponsored by the Experiential Learning Institute, will showcase the diverse ways NMC students and faculty engage in high-impact...
Pow wow honoring Native American graduates
A dancer in a past graduation pow wow (download a high-resolution version here)TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Native American Student Organization will hold a traditional pow wow honoring 2026 graduates from 1–4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, on NMC’s Front...
New AED Machines at NMC
Many of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) machines on campus are being replaced with ZOLL AED Plus machines. Watch this 5-minute video to learn how to properly use the new AED machines.
11th Annual NMC Hero Race
Dear NMC faculty, staff, and students, Put on your best superhero costume and come support an amazing cause. BUS 231 Professional Communications class has been hard at work this semester rebranding our NMC Hero Race (formally known as the Big Little Hero Race). This...
Remembering Jack Segal
Dear colleagues, I am writing today to share the news of the passing of Jack Segal, a deeply respected member of the NMC community whose influence extended well beyond our campus and into the life of our region. Jack was a retired senior U.S. diplomat who served his...
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...
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