Success story: Police Academy anticipates enrollment boost
October 26, 2022 A new, $30 million state scholarship fund to train more police officers is coinciding with major changes to NMC’s Police Academy, setting up an enrollment to employment pipeline that will ultimately benefit community safety. Announced last week,...
Success Story: Condensed format, new vehicles and equipment on the radar
May 25, 2022 After three straight years of a 100-percent state exam pass rate and employment rate, NMC’s Police Academy program is planning big changes that will allow it to double enrollment and help fill a shortage of police and law enforcement officers...
14th Annual Career Fair
TRAVERSE CITY — Employers are invited to register for Northwestern Michigan College's 14th annual career fair, to be held March 5 at the Hagerty Center on the Great Lakes Campus. The event runs from 3–6 p.m. Employers will have the opportunity to recruit...
Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadets to depart on two training cruises with increased safety protocols
TRAVERSE CITY — Cadets at Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) will soon depart on training cruises with increased safety protocols in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thursday, July 2, 12 GLMA cadets, and one faculty...
NMC and Oleson Family celebrate final NMC BBQ while continuing student support and community connection
TRAVERSE CITY — After 65 years and nearly $2 million of projects funded, Northwestern Michigan College and the Oleson Foundation have made the decision that 2020 will be the final year of the NMC BBQ event. The College and the Oleson Foundation remain dedicated...
New COVID-19 restrictions on NMC campuses
TRAVERSE CITY — Last night Governor Whitmer announced new restrictions designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. The new epidemic order from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will have the following impact at Northwestern Michigan...
Virtual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC invites the community to attend its annual Veterans Day ceremonies virtually beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, via Zoom: https://nmc.zoom.us/j/93088013765 The schedule is as follows: 9 a.m.: Opening Remarks by...
Incumbent, two newcomers elected to Board of Trustees
TRAVERSE CITY — Rachel Johnson, Laura Oblinger and Ken Warner were elected to six-year terms on the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Tuesday, in an election that attracted the largest slate of candidates in 30 years. Rachel Johnson(click for...
Virtual astronomy viewing celebrates Sleeping Bear Dunes anniversary
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College's J.H Rogers Observatory will partner with the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society and host a virtual astronomical viewing session Friday, Sept. 25, celebrating Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's 50th...
“A Century of Gender Justice Activism” virtual discussion
NOTE: The Oct. 16 event featuring Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has been canceled. TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and several academic speakers will appear at four virtual events this fall commemorating the centennial...
Water conferences showcase college’s expertise
TRAVERSE CITY — Showcasing its expertise in water issues, Northwestern Michigan College will virtually co-host two major professional water conferences in the coming weeks. First, in conjunction with the Marine Technology Society, NMC will host Great Lakes...
Success Story: Orchards, vineyards, fields and classrooms host innovative training
May 24, 2017 Brandon Krohn of Bad Axe was one of eight students to take part in uncrewed aerial systems in agriculture training at NMC’s facility in Yuba.Future farmers from around the state converged in Traverse City this month for the culmination of a...
NMC to participate in free tuition program for front-line workers
TRAVERSE CITY — Front-line workers may receive a scholarship to attend NMC free of charge starting in January through the Futures for Frontliners program unveiled today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Futures for Frontliners offers Michiganders who worked in...
Update to spring semester schedule
TRAVERSE CITY — Thank you for all of your work to keep our NMC community safe during the pandemic. While the safety protocols and scheduling changes are very different than a normal fall semester, with your support we have been able to greatly limit the spread...
Record $1.28 million in NMC scholarships awarded
Number of student recipients rises 45 percent Traverse City — Northwestern Michigan College has awarded a record amount of scholarship dollars to a record number of recipients this academic year, another example of NMC’s commitment to break down barriers...