Passing of Jack Segal
I am writing today to share the news of the passing of Jack Segal, a deeply respected member of the NMC community whose influence extended well beyond our campus and into the life of our region. Jack was a retired senior U.S. diplomat who served his country at...
Employers invited to register for Career & Majors Fair April 10
TRAVERSE CITY — Employers are now invited to register for NMC’s 2026 Career & Majors Fair, to be held 1-5 p.m. Friday, April 10 at the Hagerty Center on NMC’s Great Lakes campus.Employer registration is $50 ($25 for non-profits) to host a...
Success Story: NMC figures prominently in new state economic strategy
NMC Marine Technology students conduct sonar operations aboard the R/V Northwestern February 4, 2026 Around the world, Detroit is synonymous with the automotive industry. Now, as Michigan sets its course for the maritime industry, NMC has become a key player in a...
Remembering Jack Segal
Dear colleagues, I am writing today to share the news of the passing of Jack Segal, a deeply respected member of the NMC community whose influence extended well beyond our campus and into the life of our region. Jack was a retired senior U.S. diplomat who served his...
Media mentions for February 2, 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...
Employee Wellness: Easy crockpot recipes
Looking for easy, affordable recipes? Our colleague, Brittany Hanbury, has been testing a few crockpot recipes that can be added to your recipe rotation. The first is a Chickpea Tortilla Soup from LiveEatLearn. When Brittany tested this recipe she used the tip from...
Welcome our newest hires!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Vivian Maddox, student employee – Writing Center Teaching Assistant Rosalyn Zalewski, student employee – Tutor Alison LeJeune, supplemental employee – Extended...
Campus Safety: Watch these short videos to help keep everyone safe
See something that you're not sure is right? Help keep NMC safe and say something. If you notice suspicious activity, call Campus Safety at (231) 995-1111. In case of an emergency, call 911 immediately. NMC is a large, open campus with multiple locations. It's...
Registration open for NMC College for Kids summer program
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for NMC's College for Kids summer program, which provides weekly learning camps for students ages 4-17. These specialty, fun, experiential “college” learning classes run from June 15 through July 31. New this...
Mobile food pantry
NMC is hosting a mobile pantry from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2 in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. We have over 4,700 pounds of food to share with our students and community. The menu includes apples, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, pasta, cottage cheese, beef...
Alumni Trivia Night
Celebrate NMC's 75th anniversary with a special Alumni Trivia Night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Right Brain Brewery. Beat the winter blues, reconnect, and reminisce with friends and fellow alumni. The questions will focus on NMC's 75th year of...
Fail Forward Week
Failure is scary, but it isn’t the end—it is an opportunity to grow. Student Success will host a week of events dedicated to normalizing setbacks and building resilience so that students can use past missteps to lead to future success. Activities include: Leveling Up!...
Boardman Lake Campus sale finalized
TRAVERSE CITY — The governing boards of both Northwestern Michigan College and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians have signed a purchase and sale agreement for the Band to buy NMC’s Boardman Lake Campus. NMC trustees unanimously...
2026 Winter Olympics Curling watch party
In collaboration with the Traverse City Curling Club, NMC is hosting an Olympic Curling watch party from 1–3 p.m. on Friday, February 13, in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105. Come watch Sweden and Canada face off in one of the most anticipated...
Blood donors
Thanks to the 16 donors who saved 48 lives by donating at the campus blood drive Jan. 22. The drive exceeded its goal of 15 donors. Of the 16, six were first-time donors. Who's been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu!