Strategic Plan 2026-2029
NMC NEXT came to a close on June 30. An amazing amount of work was accomplished in the last three years! Look for a summary of the plan, including successes and opportunities at an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting. THANK YOU to all who played important roles in its...
Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge semi-finalists announced
CONGRATULATIONS to Traverse City’s Wave Lumina, which makes its home in NMC’s Parsons-Stulen Building, and the nine other teams that surged ahead to the semi-finals of the Great Lakes Blue Tech Challenge—an NMC-sponsored competition that addresses important issues...
Scholarship Open returns to support NMC students
Thanks to the NMC Foundation team, who is bringing back the Scholarship Open, presented by Bill & Susie Janis, on Wednesday, Aug. 6 after a four-year hiatus. First held in 1982, the Scholarship Open has raised over $2 million for scholarships, making higher...
Media mentions for July 28, 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...
Volunteers sought for Welcome Week 2025
Welcome Week 2025 is Aug. 21–26. The Welcome Week planning committee is currently organizing a series of engaging events for our students and is seeking additional support for a select number of events. You can help make Welcome Week a success by signing up to...
Employee anniversaries – July
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Jim Bensley — Director of International Services & Service Learning — 42 years Michael Emerson - Communications/Humanities Instructor - 28 years Laura Jaquish —...
Kudos!
Kudos to the Financial Aid team (Skylar Berry, Jim Patterson and Judy Arnold). Every single one of these individuals excelled in their commitments to student support and operational efficiency, showing remarkable resilience and dedication throughout a particularly...
Brand countdown is on: Three weeks to go
We can't wait to share NMC's new brand with you, which officially launches on August 19. You’ll start to see updated visuals, signage and messaging. Our brand is more than a logo. It’s a shared tool that shapes how we show up, what we highlight, and how people...
Board of Trustees approves 3-year faculty contract
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a new three-year contract with the NMC Faculty Association and the NMC Faculty Chairs Association, continuing the college’s focus on student success while...
Media mentions for July 21, 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...
New books for July 2025
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right and What It Means for America by Paola Ramos An award-winning journalist's deeply reported exploration of how race, identity,...
Campus safety: Office furniture locations
NMC's Campus Safety asks that employees do not place furniture in front of a fire extinguisher, fire alarm, AED Machine or exit door. These need to be easily accessible.
Kudos!
Kudos to the STT Security Team. Kindly thank the STT Campus Security/Safety Team for closing the parking lots at the Hagerty Center during the 2025 Air Show and Fireworks, allowing NMC employees a place to park and view the events. Their efforts deserve our attention...
Welcome our newest hires
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Kevin Swainbank, supplemental employee – GLMA Vessels Deck Crew AB Dustin Taylor, supplemental employee – Food Service, Back Of House
Board of Trustees regular meeting
The NMC Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 21 at 5:30 p.m. in Parsons-Stulen Room 222/224 on NMC's Aero Park Campus. More information is available here. For more information, please contact the President’s office at (231)...