Pow wow honoring Native American graduates
A dancer in a past graduation pow wow(download a high-resolution version here)TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Native American Student Organization will hold a traditional pow wow honoring 2026 graduates from 1–4 p.m. Saturday, April...
Media mentions for April 13, 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...
Shoutout to NMC Hero Race organizers
To the Business 231 students organizing the NMC Hero Race to benefit College for Kids scholarships this coming Saturday, April 18. More than 220 runners are registered for 1 mile, 5K and 10K races. The event also includes a Friday evening pasta dinner and family fun...
New AED Machines at NMC
Many of the Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) machines on campus are being replaced with ZOLL AED Plus machines. Watch this 5-minute video to learn how to properly use the new AED machines.
Dodgeball tournament
Campus Life will host a dodgeball tournament on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Rajkovich Physical Education Building on NMC's Front Street Campus. Prizes for 1ˢᵗ and 2ⁿᵈ place teams No entry fees Open to all current NMC students and employees Maximum of 5 persons...
Kudos!
Kudos to Nick Gates and Sharon Angel! Thank you so much to Nick Gates and Sharon Angel for their above-and-beyond efforts cleaning the vent hood in the Parsons-Stulen Makerspace! It was a large, messy job; their efforts made all the difference, making a presentable...
Welcome our newest hires!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Trey Smith, supplemental employee - Esports Assistant and Head Coach Luke Bobrowski, student employee - Engineering Technology Lab Assistant
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 Michigan College as...
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...
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...