Aviation hangar ribbon cutting; new student enrollment up 66%
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College will celebrate the completion of its new aviation hangar Sept. 15, marking a significant milestone that illustrates NMC's commitment to meeting the growing needs of the Grand Traverse region and the aviation...
Fall 2025 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament
Current NMC students and employees are invited to a Fall Basketball Tournament Friday, Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. on the outdoor basketball courts by East Hall. Sign up for the tournament here. For more information, contact CJ Schneider at cschneider@nmc.edu or Marcus Bennett...
Cornhole Tournament
NMC Campus Life invites current NMC students and employees to a Cornhole Tournament Friday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. Sign up here, and join us in the courtyard area between East Hall and the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center to play. Contact Marcus Bennett at...
NMC Aviation Society Fall Kickoff Event
The NMC Aviation Society is hosting a Fall Kickoff event between 5 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 for new incoming flight students. Come join us in the observation area of the Parsons-Stulen Building to enjoy a slice of pizza and cookies and play yard games while...
Last day to order nametags, swag gifts
Don’t miss your chance to show off NMC’s new brand! Please order your gift item and nametag by 5 p.m. today, Aug. 26. The online store will then close. In the shipping field, choose your office manager to receive the item, which will be delivered in three-four weeks....
Breaking The Engagement: How China Won & Lost America
On Thursday, Sept. 4, Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum returns with a critical exploration of the fractious U.S. - China relationship. This discussion will feature Professor David Shambaugh of George Washington University, on his most recent...
Fall mobile food pantries start Monday, Sept. 8
Thanks to a generous grant from the Mahogany Foundation and the support of the NMC Foundation, NMC will host 14 Mobile Pantries throughout the 2025–26 academic year. The pantries are designed specifically for NMC students, with grab and go type foods, fruits,...
Employee anniversaries – August
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Mike Surgalski — 30 years Beth Norconk — 29 years Scott Sorenson — 29 years Mark Howell — 28 years Caroline Schaefer-Hills — 25 years Bryce Turner — 25 years Scott...
Opening Conference recap video and reminder
Thanks to all who helped create record attendance at Opening Conference last week. Your enthusiasm for NMC’s refreshed brand will carry over to students. Check out this 1- minute recap video, and remember you have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to order your gift item and new...
Media mentions for August 25, 2025
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...
Answering student questions on brand
Student response to the refreshed brand during Welcome Week has been hugely positive. With classes beginning this week, many more will start seeing it. Returning students especially might wonder why we changed logos, or what it means for them as a student. Here’s a...
Congratulations to GLCI instructor Jim Morse, winner of the Opening Conference kayak giveaway!
President Nick Nissley pulled Jim Morse's name from 247 entries submitted by employees after this year’s Opening Conference. The kayak was a fun and meaningful way to celebrate NMC’s connection to water and the launch of our new brand. Thanks to everyone who attended...
Email signature template issues? Updated version now available
Thank you to everyone who's begun using the new design resources on the new employee brand hub. Unfortunately, the original version of the new email signature wasn't working reliably for everyone. It's now been updated, so if you've already copied it into your email...
IAF season continues with Putting The Global Order Back Together
TRAVERSE CITY — The International Affairs Forum (IAF) at Northwestern Michigan College launches its 32nd season of events, inviting expert speakers to address global issues. Upcoming events include: September 4 @ 7:00 PM | Breaking the Engagement: How...
Summer semester Dean’s List students named
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College congratulates the 248 students who made the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 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...