GLMA hosts 50th anniversary memorial for mariners lost at sea
November 5, 2025 Next week’s fiftieth anniversary of the tragic Edmund Fitzgerald sinking in Lake Superior has renewed attention to the last Great Lakes shipwreck, but for Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadet Jeffrey Jager, no anniversary is required to remember....
Public invited to 10th annual Walk for Health & Housing
TRAVERSE CITY — The community is invited to join NMC students on Wednesday, Nov. 19 for the tenth annual Walk for Health and Housing, a guided tour of downtown Traverse City from the perspective of people experiencing homelessness and the providers who serve them....
Board of Trustees study session Nov. 5
TRAVERSE CITY — The Board of Trustees of Northwestern Michigan College will hold a study session at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Room A of the NMC Hagerty Center on NMC's Great Lakes Campus, 715 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI 49686. The...
Remembering those who served
Thanks to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy for hosting the 50th annual Mariners Memorial Nov. 10, and NMC Student Veterans of America chapter adviser Ryan Deering for planning and hosting Veterans Day ceremonies Nov. 11. These annual back-to-back ceremonies remind us...
Elevate your events with new brand assets
The new brand event assets that debuted at Opening Conference in August are available to check out from PRMC! These can help make your indoor and outdoor events more noticeable, fun and comfortable (shelter and shade), and increase awareness of the refreshed NMC...
Employee appreciation sale
We appreciate the faculty and staff at NMC! Stop by the Campus Bookstore or the Dennos Museum store November 18–20 for 25% off your entire purchase! Excludes consignment and clearance. Cannot be combined with any other discounts.
New brand gift—PRMC wants to hear from you!
Thanks for continuing to bring NMC’s new brand to life. Employees should have received their brand gift last week. We love seeing employees sporting their new logo wear around campus! Email publicrelations@nmc.edu to let us know what you think of your new brand item....
Media mentions for November 3, 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...
Swingin’ for the Season with the NMC Jazz Bands
The NMC Jazz Bands are partnering with Toys for Tots for our Swingin’ For The Season concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6. This year, we’ll be joined by a fabulous pair of guest vocalists, Emily Kuschell and Scott Carter. Both the Lab Band and Big Band will be...
Kudos!
Kudos to Chris Hanna! Chris came to my rescue after hours as I was trying to get the computer and projector working before my advisory board committee meeting. He was clearly getting ready to leave work, but stayed and helped me get the equipment running! Kudos to...
Welcome our newest hire
Jack Shiner recently started working at the college as a supplemental employee in front of house food service. Welcome to the NMC community!
Board of Trustees Policy Committee meeting
The NMC Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet Tuesday, November 4 at 3 p.m. in Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Room 08 (lower level). More information is available here. For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231) 995-1010.
Study Abroad photo contest
Stop by the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 to see the winning photographs from the Study Abroad 2025 experiences in the landscape/cultural categories and place your vote for your favorite photo in the animal category....
Global Cinema Series: Four Souls of Coyote
Four Souls of Coyote will screen at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in the Dutmers Theater as part of NMC's Global Cinema Series. Four Souls of Coyote is an animated feature film that is set in the present day focusing on Native American teenagers who confront the crew of...
NMC VP chosen for state transfer success council
Stephen Siciliano (download high-resolution photo)TRAVERSE CITY — Stephen Siciliano, NMC's vice president for Educational Services, has been selected to serve as a member of the newly launched statewide Advisory Council on Transfer Success (ACTS). Convened by the...