News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Cyber Minute: Public Wi-Fi and the lakeshore trap
Working remotely from a local coffee shop this summer? Public Wi-Fi is rarely secure. Connect to the college's VPN before logging into Canva, grading systems, or MyNMC.
Explore History Day volunteers sought
Saturday, July 25 is Explore History Day, NMC’s second signature 75th anniversary event. The work group is looking for a few good volunteers! Opportunities are: 9–10:30 a.m.: Help set up and greet guests 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Staff a swag and selfie station 2–3 p.m....
Kudos!
Kudos to Garrett Croon and Security! Super Kudos to Garret Croon and the IT Security Team for security for reserving/enforcing our parking lot for our employees during the Cherry Festival! A wonderful perk for employees and not an easy job for our Security Team....
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! Lil Anderson - Hagerty Center Events Coordinator Cherline Barnum, supplemental employee...
Welcome our newest hires!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Austin Corbin, supplemental employee - Enrollment Services Assistant Brandon Thompson, supplemental employee - Food Service Back of House Austin Dietel, student employee...
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...
AVIRT (Active Violence Immediate Response Training)
When acts of violence occur, you can’t always wait for EMS to arrive. AVIRT Training was developed with law enforcement and medical experts to empower everyone to become an immediate responder. This course is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge...
CPR-AED training
Learn how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. This is a non-certification training that will provide attendees with hands-on learning opportunities. Thursday,...
New books for July 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Impasse by Roy Scranton Extreme heat, fires, floods, and storms are transforming our planet. Yet instead of serious responses from world leaders, we get increasing...
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...
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...
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