NMC’s commitment to student privacy, safety and access to education
Good afternoon NMC community, As we navigate recent federal policy changes, I want to take a moment to address another issue that may be on the minds of many in our community. Following new executive orders related to immigration enforcement, we recognize that...
NMC’s commitment to student success and belonging
Good morning NMC community, I want to take a moment to address the recent Trump administration executive orders related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programs. I know that many of you have questions about how these changes impact Northwestern...
Board of Trustees Board Retreat
The NMC Board of Trustees Executive Committee will hold a board retreat 1:30–4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 and 8:30–11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7 at the Lakemore Retreat & Resort, 1763 Memory Lane, Traverse City. More information is available here. For more...
Board of Trustees Executive Committee meeting
The NMC Board of Trustees Executive Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. in the President's Office Conference Room in the Tanis Building on NMC's Front Street Campus. More information is available here. For more information, please...
ELI introduces nEXt, the NMC ExperienceTranscript
Thanks to the Experiential Learning Institute for piloting nEXt, the NMC Experience Transcript this semester. The new endorsement will give students a way to demonstrate that they’ve gained experience during their education, particularly in sought-after soft skills...
Media mentions for February 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...
NMC International Affairs Forum presents on Haiti, the Blue Economy, student activism and more at upcoming events
TRAVERSE CITY — The International Affairs Forum continues its 31st season of global issues education hosting renowned topic-area experts at public events running from February through June 2025. Upcoming events include: Haiti: Crisis In ContextFebruary 20,...
Embrace the Dream: Listening to Black histories
Find these audiobooks and more on the NMC Library’s Libby app. Follow these instructions to download Libby and set up your account. American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard “Journalist and former...
Registration is open for College for Kids
Registration is now open for NMC's College for Kids summer program, which engages students ages 4-17 in fun, experiential “college” learning. Held on NMC’s campuses or one of several offsite partner facilities, classes are taught by passionate, experienced...
Kudos!
Kudos to Jan Root, Mark Howell, Cindy Duby, Amjad Khan, Alice Sluss and Luke Pickelman: We had a late admit on January 17 who arrived in the Advising Center the following Monday looking to enroll in classes for spring. After working with the student to identify...
Welcome our newest hires
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! James Kiessel — Adjunct Law Enforcement Instructor Ethan VanHoose, student employee — Tutor Lily Kolbusz, student employee — Astronomy Lab Assistant
February mobile food pantry distributions
NMC will host two Mobile Food Pantries during the month of February on February 3 and February 24. The distributions will occur from 3-5 p.m. in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus. We anticipate 8-10 different items; recipients can expect to receive...
ANANGONG MIIIGAADING (Star Wars) at the State Theatre on Feb. 3
On Monday, February 3, the State Theatre will screen ANANGONG MIIGAADING, the brand new Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)-dubbed version of the original Star Wars film. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. Singers from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa &...
Embrace the Dream 2025 Read-Aloud & Craft Night at the NMC Library
Please join us at the NMC Library on Thursday, February 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. as we celebrate Black History Month, diverse characters and the power of reading to break down barriers at our fourth annual Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud & Craft Night! This is a...
Success Story: High-impact experiential learning strides forward
JANUARY 29, 2025 Business Instructor Kristy McDonald and her students shop for thanksgiving meal items as part of an experiential learning project.NMC now has an answer for student job seekers who confront an enduring conundrum: Employers want experience. But how do...