Extended Education receives international award for lifelong learning

Congratulations to Extended Education & Training, which recently won an international award in lifelong learning from the Learning Resources Network (LERN) for measuring and documenting the financial contribution of extended education students to NMC as $2.6 million since 2020. LERN is  the leading association in continuing education and workforce development. The award was only one of ten presented at LERN’s annual conference, attended by 1,500 professionals in lifelong learning from four countries. Watch a 2-minute video detailing the award.


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ELI introduces nEXt, the NMC ExperienceTranscript

Thanks to the Experiential Learning Institute for piloting nEXt, the NMC Experience Transcript this semester. The new endorsement will give students a way to demonstrate that they’ve gained experience during their education, particularly in sought-after soft skills like communication, teamwork and problem solving. It is expected to roll out college-wide this fall.


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Cultivating entrepreneurship in the new blue economy

Thanks to Ed Bailey, Jason Slade and Lisa Cooper for organizing the Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge, which kicked off today with team formation. The technology-based innovation challenge and pitch competition, focused on the issues facing the Great Lakes, is the sequel to last year’s AquaHacking event. Both are aimed at cultivating entrepreneurship in the new blue economy and fostering the formation of companies that will eventually occupy the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center in Greilickville.


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Embracing the Dream

Thanks to everyone involved with the college-wide Embrace the Dream programming in celebration of Martin Luther King Day and Black History month. The event series kicks off today at The Dennos Museum Center with a free admission day and a presentation by Dr. Khalid el-Hakim on black history, DEI, implicit bias, culturally relevant pedagogy, and hip hop pedagogy. Check out the full event schedule.


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Festive cheer for the NMC community

Thanks to Human Resources and the Holiday Party Committee for planning the 2024 holiday party this past Friday. A festive time was had by all! 

The Food Services Front of House team won the gingerbread house contest.

NMC gingerbread house contest 2024

The coveted Rudolph trophy went to Aviation for their submission.

NMC Aviation holiday submission 2024

Kyle Morrison was awarded a medal for funniest ugly sweater as both the runner up and individual winner.

Kyle Morrison sweater 2024


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End of year giving

Generous donors contributed more than $55,000 to four NMC causes on Giving Tuesday last week. In addition to these results, the NMC Foundation also announced the largest gifts to date to Next Level: The Campaign for NMC Aviation. Thanks to Foundation staff for their hard work. 


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Happy Thanksgiving, one and all!

Thanks to all who are working to ensure that no student is hungry. That includes the organizers of NMC’s stationary food pantry in Osterlin, which has served students since 2017; the revived mobile food pantry which will distribute from 3-5 p.m. today in the Maple parking lot; and Business 231 students who will distribute 165 holiday meals when their 11th annual Thanks-for-Giving drive culminates tomorrow. 


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The NMC Community Report is here!

To the faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members who shared their stories in NMC’s 2024 Community Report. Arriving in the mailboxes of Grand Traverse County residents this week, this new publication shares real stories of student success and community impact, showing how NMC is dedicated to making Grand Traverse a better place to live, work and grow.


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Happy Halloween!

Thanks to all those who shared the Halloween spirit with campus. From last week’s Trunk or Treat and Spooky Pride movie night to the Spooky Silent Disco and Halloween for All events at the Dennos, the festivities emphasized belongingness and inclusivity for all on campus. It’s not over yet — wear a costume to the bookstore Thursday and get spooky savings on NMC apparel!


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Marine Tech program is making waves

Congratulations to NMC’s Marine Technology program for the shoutout it received from Rear Adm. Benjamin Evans of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) at the recent “Lakebed 2023” conference. Evans called the program a “superpower” for its practical education for careers in the field. The one-of-a-kind bachelor’s degree program prepares students to meet the needs of the global marine industry and boasts 100-percent employment.


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Welcome NMC students!

On this first day of classes, we wish success to the more than 3,100 students who are enrolled in nearly 5% more credit hours than last fall. Thanks to everyone who’s helped make Welcome Week 2024 memorable so far! If you’d like to volunteer, there’s still opportunities available. Sign up here.


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