Success story: Explore 75 years of NMC history, 1951–2026
April 9, 2026 The public can now take an illustrated walk down NMC’s memory lane, with the publication of a digital timeline to celebrate the college’s 75th anniversary. The timeline covers 110 “milestones” spanning the founding of Northwestern...
Registration now open for Campus Day 2026
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Extended Education & Training invites the community to a day of educational exploration at Campus Day 2026 on Friday, May 8, at NMC’s Front Street Campus. This community event is geared towards...
Staff appreciation sales April 14-16
We appreciate the faculty and staff at NMC! Stop by the Campus Bookstore or the Dennos Museum store April 14–16 for 25% off your entire purchase! Excludes consignment and clearance. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.
NMC summer community education classes open for registration
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for all NMC Extended Education & Training summer adult classes. Community members are invited to enroll in classes ranging in topics from culinary and creative arts to Northern Naturalist, recreation, fitness,...
Community College Guarantee saves regional families $1.68 million
TRAVERSE CITY — Recent high school graduates in the five-county area kept more than $1.68 million in their pockets this academic year by using the Community College Guarantee at NMC. The state scholarship offers free tuition to in-district (Grand Traverse...
Versiti blood drive April 9
Versiti is holding a blood drive from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105 on NMC's Front Street Campus. Do your part to help save lives during a vital time of need! Make sure you eat a healthy meal and drink...
NMC mascot to launch at 75th anniversary block party
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College invites the public to help welcome Swoop, its new mascot, at a special 75th anniversary Student and Community Block Party from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, April 25 on the Front Street campus. The event coincides with the end of the...
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...
GLMA Open Ship this weekend
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...
Media mentions for April 6, 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...
Graduation Fair April 15
NMC will host a Graduation Fair on April 15 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. This is your one-stop shop for all things Commencement—from finalizing your graduation application and learning about the ceremony to purchasing your gear and...
New books for April 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Suspended Education by Aaron Kupchik Every year, millions of public school students are suspended. This overused punishment removes students from the classroom, but it...
Employee anniversaries – April
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Bobbi Garner – Science & Math Academic Area Office Manager – 30 years Ali Thornton – Coordinator of Technology Support Services – 24 years Lisa Blackford – Social...
Kudos!
Kudos to Michael Anderson! Huge kudos to Michael Anderson for his exceptional leadership of the English Faculty recruitment committee. Michael managed to lead us through one of the most efficient and successful faculty searches yet. His organization and clear...
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! Kirk Rose, student employee – Engineering Tech Lab Assistant Alexander Lane,...