Thanks to the Explore History Day Committee and partner Home–Agency for creating Lasting Legacy, Bold Tomorrow: NMC at 75, a new video that celebrates NMC’s 75th anniversary. Home–Agency donated its services to help create the video, which premiered at Saturday’s Explore History Day and is available now to share on NMC’s YouTube channel.
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Golfers are invited to register for the Scholarship Open golf tournament Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Golfers may register as a team or individual. A premier northern Michigan golf outing since 1982, the Scholarship Open has raised over $2 million for merit-based scholarships, making higher education accessible for NMC students. Visit nmc.edu/golf to register or find out more.
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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:
If you can share a couple hours of your time, please email Cari Noga at cnoga@nmc.edu, or text (231) 392-1800. High school students or scouts looking for service hours are welcome.
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Thanks to all those helping to showcase NMC to the community during the 100th National Cherry Festival this week. Admissions staff is hosting a tent at the main festival entrance all week long. The office of Alumni Relations will sponsor a float in Saturday’s Grand Royale Parade. Volunteer marchers will be led by President Nick Nissley and his wife, Elise Ballenger.
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Thanks to the Dennos Museum for opening three new summer exhibits last Friday. “Americans,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian, examines the enduring influence of American Indians on U.S. history, culture and identity. In “This Old House is All We Have,” artist Caroline Monnet explores the connections between economic development, the environment and Indigenous communities through a mix of images and sculpture. “Echoes of Flight” by Xavi Bou uses chronophotography to reveal the hidden beauty of bird flight patterns while encouraging a deeper appreciation of the natural world. The exhibits will be on display through September 6.
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Congratulations to NMC Aviation for their registration and upcoming participation in the historic Air Race Classic! We’re proud to cheer on the Cherry Capital Cruisers (Team #33), featuring flight instructor Emma Dyer alongside student Grace Soneral and team lead Rachael Kornoely. Representing NMC in one of the world’s oldest and most competitive all-women air races, this talented crew will be piloting a Cessna Skyhawk 172SP aircraft (N921BB) dedicated to legendary NMC flight instructor and aviation program director Bob Buttleman during the June 23–26 race.
They won’t be flying solo either, backed by a dedicated Traverse City ground support team managing weather, airspace and logistics every step of the way. Best of luck to our amazing aviators as they prepare for this incredible milestone—clear skies ahead, and Go Team 33! Follow along with the flyers starting June 23 here.
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A massive congratulations to everyone who laced up their sneakers and crushed our recent Step Challenge!
Here is a quick look at our mind-blowing final stats:
88 total participants stepped up.
58 goal crushers officially hit the target.
15,306,208 collective steps taken.
7,605 total miles crushed!
Fun Fact: 7,605 miles is roughly the distance from New York to Tokyo. We literally walked across the globe together!
Thank you for bringing your energy, friendly competition, and determination to this challenge. Give your feet a well-deserved rest today—you’ve earned it!
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To honor Memorial Day, we pause to remember the service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. At NMC, supporting veterans, active-duty service members and military families is part of who we are. We’re proud to be recognized as a military-friendly school for 2026 and remain committed to creating meaningful pathways, strong support systems and opportunities for those who have served.
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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 excellence and service awards and our retirees. The warmth and community spirit felt throughout the event is a direct reflection of the care and hard work you put into supporting and recognizing NMC’s faculty and staff.
To the 579 students who earned 632 degrees and certificates that were presented at the 2026 Commencement Saturday. Congratulations and best of luck in the next phase of your lives and careers. You can watch a recording of the ceremonies on NMC’s YouTube channel.
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To all those who organized, volunteered for and attended the 75th anniversary Block Party Saturday. The event combined the fun of Cherry Festival midway with the conviviality of a Friday Night Live or a Thirlby Field football game, right here on campus. The introduction of our mascot Swoop added extra excitement and made it especially memorable. Look for future 75th events at nmc.edu/75.
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To the Business 231 students organizing the NMC Hero Race to benefit College for Kids scholarships this coming Saturday, April 18. More than 220 runners are registered for 1 mile, 5K and 10K races. The event also includes a Friday evening pasta dinner and family fun after the race. Register and find out more here.
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Thanks to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy for hosting its annual spring “open ship” from 1-4 p.m. this Saturday. Last year’s event drew more than 1,000 guests aboard the T/S State of Michigan. In recognition of NMC’s 75th anniversary, this year’s event will include a GLMA history display inside the Great Lakes campus..
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Thank you to all who kept NMC running on three consecutive snow days, and readied campus for the resumption of classes last Wednesday. That includes the facilities and grounds crews, who plowed parking lots and sidewalks, the Hawk Owl Café and Northwest Grind staff, who kept residence hall students fed, and custodial staff and security.
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Thanks to the Hawk Owl Café staff and Associate Dean of Campus & Residence Life Marcus Bennett for offering a Food for the Soul menu in February. This four-week series of special menus was presented as part of NMC’s Embrace the Dream programming and in support of NMC’s goal to create a vibrant campus where everyone belongs.
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Thanks to the Advising Center, which has filled the employer slots for the Career & Majors Fair April 10. It is the region’s largest career fair and offers a valuable service to both students and community members.
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Thanks to the International Affairs Forum, whose winter-spring series of events gets underway this week with “Long Arm or Strong Arm? Executive Power in Foreign Policy and at Home,” Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. in Milliken Auditorium. NMC faculty, staff and students are admitted free. The winter season also includes Academic World Quest, a quiz show style competition for high school students. Find out more at tciaf.com
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Thanks to Extended Education & Training, which opened registration for College for Kids last week, including a new option of full-day programming for first through sixth graders. In a community where child care demand outpaces supply, this offers families an important additional quality option for the summer months.
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