News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Media mentions for April 6, 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...
Come to the Graduation Fair on April 15!
Mark your calendars and join us for the Graduation Fair on April 15 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. This is your one-stop shop for all things commencement—from finalizing your graduation application and learning about the ceremony to...
New books for April 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Suspended Education by Aaron Kupchik Every year, millions of public school students are suspended. This overused punishment removes students from the classroom, but it...
Employee anniversaries – April
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Bobbi Garner – Science & Math Academic Area Office Manager – 30 years Ali Thornton – Coordinator of Technology Support Services – 24 years Lisa Blackford – Social...
Kudos!
Kudos to Michael Anderson! Huge kudos to Michael Anderson for his exceptional leadership of the English Faculty recruitment committee. Michael managed to lead us through one of the most efficient and successful faculty searches yet. His organization and clear...
Come to the Graduation Fair on April 15!
Mark your calendars and join us for the Graduation Fair on April 15 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. This is your one-stop shop for all things commencement—from finalizing your graduation application and learning about the ceremony to...
New books for April 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Suspended Education by Aaron Kupchik Every year, millions of public school students are suspended. This overused punishment removes students from the classroom, but it...
Earth Day clothing swap
The Dennos Museum will host an Earth Day Clothing Swap from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22. The first and last hour of the swap is reserved for NMC students. Faculty and staff are encouraged to sign up as volunteers ahead or during the event to sort clothing....
Mobile food pantry April 6
NMC host a mobile food pantry on Monday, April 6 from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. We have 4,500 pounds of goods including lettuce, onions, potatoes, beans, cereal, oranges, cottage cheese, applesauce and frozen pizzas. We ask that recipients...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for April 6–10
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, April 6 General Tso's...
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...
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...
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