Data Wranglers – June 2026
Data Wranglers Insights. Impact. Student Success. CURRENT RESEARCH Recent studies continue to show that students with a stronger sense of belonging experience: Higher pass rates Better persistence Improved mental health outcomes Source: Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 2025...
Media mentions for June 8, 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...
Big Shout-Out to Our Step Challenge Champions!
A massive congratulations to everyone who laced up their sneakers and crushed our recent Step Challenge! Here is a quick look at our mind-blowing final stats: 88 total participants stepped up. 58 goal crushers officially hit the target. 15,306,208 collective steps...
New AEDS at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
New Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been installed on the lower and upper levels of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. Kindly review this video for a refresher on how to use our new AEDs.
Traverse City Roller Derby Community Blood Drive at NMC
Tuesday, June 16 3–6 p.m. Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Rm. 104/105 APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED Call 866-642-5663 Visit versiti.org/mi Or use this link *Walk-ins welcome, as schedule allows! Donate and come get this Smokey Bear shirt-because only you can prevent a...
Bishop, Huckles, Jonkhoff named NMC’s 2026 Fellows
Bishop, Huckles, Jonkhoff named NMC’s 2026 FellowsDoug Bishop(download high-resolution photo)Jim Huckle with a photo of his late wife Diana(download high-resolution photo)Peg Jonkhoff(download high-resolution photo)TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College...
New books for June 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Human Nature by Kate Marvel Scientist Kate Marvel has seen the world end before, sometimes several times a day. In the computer models she uses to study climate change,...
Media mentions for June 1, 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...
Dennos Museum Employee Activation Event
The Dennos Museum is excited to unveil its refreshed branding, marking a new chapter for the museum and its connection to the community. To celebrate the launch, NMC employees are invited to stop by the museum at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 8 to learn more about the...
Kudos!
Kudos to Shelly VanderMeulen, Jeff Morse, Hollianne McHugh, Carolyn Andrews and Augusta Kummer! A huge shout-out and congratulations to the exceptional team who represented NMC at the MEATA (Michigan Educators Apprenticeship & Training Association) Spring...
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! Sharon Angel – Custodian Pat Coy – Custodian Devin Hill – Adjunct Construction...
Welcome our newest hire!
Micah Richards recently started working at the college as a Welding Assistant. Welcome to the NMC community!
Dogwood Lot closed June 15-19
The Dogwood Lot is closed June 15–19 for law enforcement training. Please park in the nearby Cherry, Chestnut or Elm lots instead. For questions, please contact Garrett Croon at (231) 995-1747 or gcroon@nmc.edu
IAF final 32nd season event on climate and global security
What if the greatest risk to global security isn't a foreign power, but our changing climate? The International Affairs Forum closes its 32nd season with an examination of the U.S. military and its addressing of climate change. Once an "environmental laggard”, our...
Board of Trustees Audit Committee to meet June 1
TRAVERSE CITY — The Audit Committee of Northwestern Michigan College's Board of Trustees will meet at 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 1 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105 on NMC's Front Street campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City. The...