News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Statewide award for Stephen Siciliano
Congratulations to Stephen Siciliano, named the Michigan Community College Association’s 2026 Outstanding Staff member at the organization’s conference last week. As NMC’s chief academic officer for the last 30 years and a 41-year career of extraordinary dedication,...
Media mentions for August 10, 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...
Lakebed 2030 Conference
With less than 15% of the Great Lakes currently mapped, unlocking the full potential of the world’s largest surface freshwater system is a critical environmental and economic imperative. Join leading experts across science, policy, government, and technology at the...
Employee anniversaries – August
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Mike Surgalski – Master T/S State of Michigan – 31 years Beth Norconk – Client Systems Administrator – 30 years Mark Howell – Communications Instructor – 29 years...
Kudos!
Kudos to Corbin Thompson and STT Security! On Sunday, August 2, NMC Employee Corbin Thompson and STT Security engaged with the Traverse City Police Department to locate a missing NMC student. The student was safe and received care. Thompson and Security acted quickly...
Lakebed 2030 Conference
With less than 15% of the Great Lakes currently mapped, unlocking the full potential of the world’s largest surface freshwater system is a critical environmental and economic imperative. Join leading experts across science, policy, government, and technology at the...
New addition to the Campus Safety & Security fleet
Exciting news! NMC Campus Safety & Security just received a brand new blue Polaris ATV to more effectively patrol the Front Street Campus! Keep an eye out for our officers cruising smoothly across campus to ensure everyone stays safe and supported.
From NMC Security: New emergency testing methods begin Aug. 3
At NMC, our first priority is to keep our entire college campus community safe. As part of that commitment, earlier this year NMC invested in a new, faster emergency notification system with more comprehensive capabilities. This system, Mitel Revolution, is tested the...
Meijer Festival of Races to impact Front Street Campus access and parking July 11
The Meijer Festival of Races will be held on Saturday, July 11, beginning at approximately 5:30 a.m. Access to College Drive and multiple parking lots will be restricted. The restrictions will conclude at around 9 a.m. Please be patient when traveling to campus during...
Health Occupations Open House
Curious about a future in healthcare? Join representatives from NMC's health occupations programs for a hot dog cookout on Monday, July 13. Drop in anytime from 4–6 p.m. to explore our facilities and get your questions answered or join the program’s guided tour at 5...
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...
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...
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