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NMC earns Military-Friendly School status

TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is one of only two community colleges in Michigan to earn Military Friendly® School status by the online community MilitaryFriendly.com. The award was based on NMC’s performance in multiple categories of service to...

Media mentions for May 19, 2025

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...

Consumers Energy Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive

Electric vehicles are the future. NMC's Automotive Technology department and Consumers Energy are offering the opportunity to test drive up to two EVs from top manufacturers. Get behind the wheel and experience the benefits of driving electric. You will also have the...

2025 You Made it Possible employee recognition celebration

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s You Made It Possible celebration! This heartfelt event honors the incredible dedication of our employees, board members, and retirees whose service makes a lasting impact on the lives of our learners.  This year, we...

Extended Education Opportunities

Busy summer coming up? Get a date night on the calendar! Tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes for you and your dependents; check out these date night classes coming up this summer! Even more listed here. Cheers!   Reel Pairings: Wine & Movie...

NMC earns Military-Friendly School status

TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is one of only two community colleges in Michigan to earn Military Friendly® School status by the online community MilitaryFriendly.com. The award was based on NMC’s performance in multiple categories of service to...

Consumers Energy Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive

Electric vehicles are the future. NMC's Automotive Technology department and Consumers Energy are offering the opportunity to test drive up to two EVs from top manufacturers. Get behind the wheel and experience the benefits of driving electric. You will also have the...

Spring semester Dean’s List students named

TRAVERSE CITY— Northwestern Michigan College congratulates the 992 students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or above out of a possible 4.0 while taking five or more credits. The full list is...

NMC names 2025 Fellows

TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) proudly announces Mark Lundmark and Jayne Mohr as the newest recipients of its highest honor, the NMC Fellow award. Both Lundmark and Mohr are respected community leaders and dedicated philanthropists who have...

Remembering former NMC President Tim Quinn

Good afternoon, NMC community – I’m writing to share the May 11th passing of former NMC President Tim Quinn, a leader whose influence continues to shape our college and community. His thoughtful leadership, deep commitment to student opportunity, and belief in...

Update on Trump Administration orders affecting higher education

Good afternoon NMC Community, This week, President Trump issued several executive orders related to higher education. These directives focus on federal accreditation rules, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, and reporting requirements for foreign...

Evolving the University Center to meet today’s student needs

Good afternoon NMC community, Since 1995, the University Center has helped thousands of students “start here and stay here,” completing bachelor’s and advanced degrees through NMC’s university partnerships. Now, we’re beginning the next chapter. Starting later this...

What the U.S. Department of Education Changes Mean for NMC

Good afternoon NMC community, By now, many of you have likely heard about the significant reductions at the U.S. Department of Education, where nearly 1,300 employees — almost half the department — were affected by a workforce reduction announced last week. Since the...

Join me for the 10th Annual Big Little Hero Race!

Dear NMC faculty, staff and students, Support a great cause while having fun at this year's Big Little Hero Race, an experiential learning project led by students in NMC's BUS 231 class. This event helps students develop real-world professional communication skills...

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