GLMA Open Ship this weekend
Thanks to the Great Lakes Maritime Academy for hosting its annual spring “open ship” from 1-4 p.m. this Saturday. Last year’s event drew more than 1,000 guests aboard the T/S State of Michigan. In recognition of NMC’s 75th anniversary, this year’s event will include a...
Media mentions for April 6, 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...
Graduation Fair April 15
NMC will host a Graduation Fair on April 15 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. This is your one-stop shop for all things Commencement—from finalizing your graduation application and learning about the ceremony to purchasing your gear and...
New books for April 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Suspended Education by Aaron Kupchik Every year, millions of public school students are suspended. This overused punishment removes students from the classroom, but it...
Employee anniversaries – April
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Bobbi Garner – Science & Math Academic Area Office Manager – 30 years Ali Thornton – Coordinator of Technology Support Services – 24 years Lisa Blackford – Social...
Kudos!
Kudos to Michael Anderson! Huge kudos to Michael Anderson for his exceptional leadership of the English Faculty recruitment committee. Michael managed to lead us through one of the most efficient and successful faculty searches yet. His organization and clear...
Celebrating new chapters
These colleagues have moved on to a new chapter in their lives. We wish them the very best as they navigate a new adventure, and we thank them for their time and dedication to NMC! Kirk Rose, student employee – Engineering Tech Lab Assistant Alexander Lane,...
Welcome our newest hire!
Mariam Alavidze recently started working at the college as a student Tutor. Welcome to the NMC community!
Earth Day clothing swap and plant sale at the Dennos Museum
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 at the Dennos Museum! Students will receive exclusive access to these events from 10 to 11 a.m. and again from 4 to 5 p.m. Clothing Swap 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dennos Museum The Dennos Museum's annual clothing swap returns! Clothing can be...
Mobile food pantry April 6
NMC host a mobile food pantry on Monday, April 6 from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. We have 4,500 pounds of goods including lettuce, onions, potatoes, beans, cereal, oranges, cottage cheese, applesauce and frozen pizzas. We ask that recipients...
IAF explores the rights of nature
TRAVERSE CITY — What if rivers, lakes, fish, and ecosystems had legal rights? IAF will further the conversation on the global Rights of Nature movement, rooted in Indigenous principles, with ecological values relevant to northern Michigan. This global...
Joint Executive committees meeting
The NMC Board of Trustees Executive Committee and NMC Foundation Board Executive Committee will hold their annual joint committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, in room 08 (lower level) of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC's Front Street campus,...
International Affairs Forum: Rights of Nature
What if rivers, lakes, fish, and ecosystems had legal rights? The International Affairs Forum will further the conversation on the global Rights of Nature movement, rooted in Indigenous principles, with ecological values relevant to northern Michigan. This global...
PRMC wins national award
Northwestern Michigan College received a 2025 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in March in Washington, D.C. The award celebrates the Public Relations, Marketing and Communications...
Global Cinema Series: I Am The River, The River Is Me
I Am The River, The River Is Me will screen at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 in the Dutmers Theater as part of NMC's Global Cinema Series. Admission is FREE and is open to students, staff and the community, although seating is limited. Doors open and 3:30 p.m. and...