News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
1,066 students earn spring Dean’s List distinction
Congratulations to the 1,066 students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 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 available here.
Media mentions for May 18, 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...
You Made it Possible 2026
A huge thank you to the Human Resources and Employee Recognition teams for putting on Wednesday's wonderful You Made it Possible celebration. The event gave us a chance to come together as a college and celebrate all of our employees, including those earning...
Walk with NMC in the National Cherry Festival parade
Show your NMC spirit and join us in the 100th Annual Cherry Royale Parade on Saturday, July 11! Employees, families and kids are all invited to walk with the college in this beloved community tradition. We’ll have fun with the 75th anniversary themed float; just bring...
Welcome our newest hires!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Claire Wood, supplemental employee – Student Life Counseling Intern Forrester Neff, student employee – Aviation Line Crew Andrea Domres, supplemental employee – Residence...
1,066 students earn spring Dean’s List distinction
Congratulations to the 1,066 students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 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 available here.
IAF launches Giles Press Freedom Lecture
TRAVERSE CITY — The International Affairs Forum (IAF) at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) announces the launch of the Giles Press Freedom Lecture, a new annual program championing integrity in journalism and the essential role of a free press in...
Alumni Night at the Pit Spitters
Join fellow students, employees and alumni on Friday, June 5 for Alumni Night at the Traverse City Pit Spitters. Your registration secures TWO tickets (you + a guest) in our exclusive, designated alumni area. The Finale: Stick around after the final out for...
NMC names 2025-26 Excellence award winners
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College has recognized several employees for excellence in the 2025-26 academic year: Faculty excellence award winners are chosen by a student selection committee. Criteria includes teaching excellence, rapport with...
Boardman/Ottaway River cleanup: Post-storm community day
Join FishPass and friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 22 for a post-storm cleanup of the lower Boardman/Ottaway River, from FishPass to the mouth at West Grand Traverse Bay. Our community river was deeply affected by the historic flood last month — let's...
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...
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...
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