Welcome our newest hires
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Derrick Childress — Aviation Recruiter Jaxon Beer, supplemental employee — T/S State of Michigan Culinary Intern
Participants sought for 2025 Cherry Festival booth
The Admissions department in collaboration with Public Relations, Marketing & Communications will have a booth at the entrance to the Cherry Festival near Marina Drive (next to the food court near the beverage tent) from Saturday, June 28 to Saturday, July 5....
Walk with NMC in the National Cherry Festival Parade
Show your NMC spirit and join us in the Cherry Royale Parade on Saturday, July 5! Employees, families, and kids are all invited to walk with the college in this beloved community tradition. We’ll have fun NMC-themed costumes available for children; just bring your...
Crucial Conversations for Accountability training *POSTPONED*
UPDATE (5/28/2025): This course is no longer being offered this spring. It will be offered in the fall instead. More information will be shared as it becomes available. Registration is open for Crucial Conversations for Accountability! This course is strongly...
NMC names 2025 excellence winners
TRAVERSE CITY – Northwestern Michigan College has recognized the following employees for excellence in the 2024–25 academic year: Becca Richardson (download high-resolution photo)Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award: Becca Richardson, mathematics....
Board of Trustees Presidential Performance & Compensation Committee
The NMC Board of Trustees Presidential Performance & Compensation Committee will meet at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 28 in the President’s Office Conference Room in the Tanis Building on NMC’s Front Street campus. More information is available here....
Bookstore closed June 26-27
The NMC Bookstore will be closed June 26-27 for annual inventory and will reopen on Monday, June 30. All web orders placed between June 26-27 will be processed on Monday, June 30.
Pride Family Field Day
NMC will host a Family Field Day in partnership with Up North Pride from 1–4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 behind North Hall by the Dogwood Parking Lot on NMC’s Front Street Campus. The family-friendly event will kick off Pride month with outdoor activities, arts and crafts,...
NMC to offer Ready for Life program Fall 2026
Program will serve students 18–26 with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities TRAVERSE CITY — NMC will become the first community college in Michigan to offer tailored and inclusive college programming for students with intellectual and...
Volunteers sought for NMC’s Scholarship Open
NMC is seeking volunteers for the Scholarship Open presented by Bill and Susie Janis on Wednesday, August 6 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Enjoy a wonderful day outdoors in northern Michigan supporting the community's college and helping raise money for student...
NMC earns Military-Friendly School status
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is one of only two community colleges in Michigan to earn Military Friendly® School status by the online community MilitaryFriendly.com. The award was based on NMC’s performance in multiple categories of...
Media mentions for May 19, 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...
Consumers Energy Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive
Electric vehicles are the future. NMC's Automotive Technology department and Consumers Energy are offering the opportunity to test drive up to two EVs from top manufacturers. Get behind the wheel and experience the benefits of driving electric. You will also have the...
2025 You Made it Possible employee recognition celebration
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s You Made It Possible celebration! This heartfelt event honors the incredible dedication of our employees, board members, and retirees whose service makes a lasting impact on the lives of our learners. This year, we...
Kudos!
Kudos to Colleen Burry, Seth Turner, Suzanne Rizzo and Alyssa Irani. Job well done on a flawless Commencement! I heard nothing but great things and the lead up was very well organized making everyone's job easier. Experts suggest maintaining an "attitude of gratitude"...