IAF launches Giles Press Freedom Lecture with NPR’s Deborah Amos
TRAVERSE CITY — The International Affairs Forum (IAF) at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) announces the launch of the Giles Press Freedom Lecture, a new annual program championing integrity in journalism and the essential role of a free press in democratic...
Success story: Community College Guarantee, Reconnect showing results
May 6, 2026 NMC’s class of 2026 increased by 10% and the number of degrees and certificates those graduates earned rose nearly 12% over 2025, a rise most likely due to two state scholarship programs. An NMC graduate receives her diploma during the 2026...
NMC data believed secure after Instructure breach
Instructure, the company that creates Canvas, NMC's Learning Management System, experienced a security breach April 30. The organization claiming the attack released a list of 8,800 K-12 schools, community colleges and universities whose potentially Personally...
International Affairs Forum Hosts Palestinian documentary and filmmaker Q&A
TRAVERSE CITY — The International Affairs Forum (IAF) at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is proud to partner with On The Ground Global for a screening of the documentary Land of Canaan with filmmaker Q&A on May 14 at Milliken...
Board of Trustees Building & Site Committee meeting
The NMC Board of Trustees Building & Site Committee will meet Wednesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, Room 104/105. More information is available here. For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
New books for May 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Near and Far Waters by Colin Flint Seapower has been a constant in world politics, a tool through which powerful countries have policed the seas for commercial advantage....
Parking around May 4 and May 12 track meets
On Monday, May 4 from noon to 8 p.m., and Tuesday, May 12 from 4 to 8 p.m., Central High School will host track meets. Campus Safety Coordinator Garrett Croon has given verbal permission for the organizers (Traverse City Area Public Schools) and attendees to park on...
NMC’s Cornhole Champion!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first ever Wellness tournament! Congratulations to our 2026 Employee Cornhole Champion Nathan Richey! And a huge shout-out to our runner-up Ashleigh Fender for an amazing competition! This was an incredible end to the...
Welcome our newest hires!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Kendall Spratt - Library Services Specialist Nathan Fewins - Custodian Katie Radtke, supplemental employee - Test Proctor Bobby Blome, supplemental employee - UAS Flight...
Commencement 2026
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. Who's...
Media mentions for May 4, 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...
Mobile food pantry May 4
NMC will host it's last mobile food pantry distribution of the semester on Monday, May 4 from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. We have 6,251 pounds of goods including mushrooms, potatoes, cottage cheese, milk, oranges, granola, applesauce, peanut...
Hawk Owl Café Summer Hours of Operation
The Hawk Owl Café will switch to summer hours of operation on Friday, May 1. SUMMER HOURS: Friday, May 1: OPEN 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, May 2–Sunday, May 17 OPEN: SELF-SERVICE KIOSK ONLY 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Monday, May 18–Friday, August 14* NORTHWEST GRIND:...
Class of 2026 Commencement is May 2
TRAVERSE CITY — Commencement ceremonies for Northwestern Michigan College's Class of 2026 will be held Saturday, May 2 in Milliken Auditorium on NMC's Front Street campus. Three ceremonies will be held, with graduates grouped by degree or credential earned. 11...
Class of 2026 Commencement is May 2
Class of 2026 Commencement is May 2TRAVERSE CITY — Commencement ceremonies for Northwestern Michigan College's Class of 2026 will be held Saturday, May 2 in Milliken Auditorium on NMC's Front Street campus. Three ceremonies will be held, with graduates grouped...