Success story: State invests $630K to modernize R/V Northwestern
Updates will expand workforce training capacity in growing blue economy sector October 21, 2026 NMC has been awarded a $630,876 state grant to modernize its research vessel, a key asset for the college’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute. The funds will be...
Call for 2027 Fellows nominations
The NMC Board of Trustees Fellows Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2027 Northwestern Michigan College "Fellow" award. The Fellow is NMC's highest honor and the following criteria are taken into consideration during the selection process....
NMC students turn classroom learning into community giving this Thanksgiving
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Professional Communications students are working to provide 215 Thanksgiving meal boxes to local families through the 13th annual Business 231 Thanks-for-Giving experiential learning project. The project gives...
International Affairs Forum: Iran, Middle East Instability & National Security
Middle East instability directly shapes American foreign policy, economic stability, and domestic security. As Washington attempts to pivot focus toward Great Power competition with China and Russia, recurring regional crises continue pulling military, intelligence,...
Racing with integrity: Hawk Owls put sportsmanship first
Thanks to the NMC Motorsports Club and their adviser, Wayne Moody, for showing true sportsmanship at the Backwoods Baja race this weekend at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Following the pre-race technical inspection, which the Hawk Owls passed with no issues, an...
Media mentions for October 19, 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...
Thank you for attending October Conference
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s October Conference! Your participation, engagement and energy made the event a huge success! To help us keep improving future events, we would love to hear your thoughts. Please take a few minutes to complete our...
Cyber Minute: Deactivate old accounts this month
Old retail accounts, high school apps, and forgotten sign-ins are security risks. If one of those companies gets breached, hackers will try that same password on your college email. Clean house.
Extended Education Opportunities
Did you know that your tuition waiver benefits extend beyond credit classes? Take a fitness class, learn a new hobby, or even enjoy a date night with your partner. Check out these exclusive employee passes (remember, you must be logged into your student account to...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for October 19–23
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and from 4:30–6 p.m. The protein option is $10.99, and the vegetarian option (V) is $9.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, October 19 Chicken Gyros &...
Accessibility in Action: Make Your Documents Work for Everyone
Documents are some of the most common digital materials we create and share. There are a series of elements that make up an accessible document, but this month will focus on how to use headings to make your documents more accessible. Learn more here.
Board of Trustees regular meeting and study session
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold a study session and its regular monthly meeting Monday, October 19, in theTimothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 106/107. More information is available here. The study session begins at 3 p.m. The regular board...
Healthcare Professionals Panel
Interested in a career in healthcare? Join Grand Valley State University for a Healthcare Professionals Panel where experts from diverse healthcare fields will share their insights, experiences and advice. This free event brings together experts across various...
Employee Wellness: Step Challenge complete (look how far we walked together!)
A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who laced up their sneakers and stepped up to NMC’s Step Challenge! Over the course of the challenge, your energy, determination and friendly competition made this event a resounding success. Whether you were taking...
Kudos!
Kudos to Chef Scott Williams, Chad Schenkelberger, Crystal Bailey and the Hagerty Center staff! Thank you for the outstanding October Conference lunch. The food was amazing! The lines flowed smoothly and the entire lunch event was seamless and flawless, as well as the...