Celebration of life for Alissia Lingaur
A celebration of life for former Communications adjunct instructor and NMC Magazine literary adviser Alissia Lingaur is planned for August 20, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. at Jacob’s Farm Orchard View barn, 7100 East Traverse Hwy, M-72 West, Traverse City. Lingaur, who passed...
Cyber Minute: Secure Your Smart Devices at Home
If you work from home, change the default passwords on your router and smart home devices. A compromised home device can become a backdoor into networks where you're doing college work.
Statewide award for Stephen Siciliano
Congratulations to Stephen Siciliano, named the Michigan Community College Association’s 2026 Outstanding Staff member at the organization’s conference last week. As NMC’s chief academic officer for the last 30 years and a 41-year career of extraordinary dedication,...
Media mentions for August 10, 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...
Lakebed 2030 Conference
With less than 15% of the Great Lakes currently mapped, unlocking the full potential of the world’s largest surface freshwater system is a critical environmental and economic imperative. Join leading experts across science, policy, government, and technology at the...
Employee anniversaries – August
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! Mike Surgalski – Master T/S State of Michigan – 31 years Beth Norconk – Client Systems Administrator – 30 years Mark Howell – Communications Instructor – 29 years...
Kudos!
Kudos to Corbin Thompson and STT Security! On Sunday, August 2, NMC Employee Corbin Thompson and STT Security engaged with the Traverse City Police Department to locate a missing NMC student. The student was safe and received care. Thompson and Security acted quickly...
Welcome our newest hires!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Cheryl Richmond – Adjunct Advanced Scientific Research Instructor Miran Bozicevic - Adjunct Math Instructor Dereck Dykes – Adjunct Certified Flight Instructor Gabe...
Osterlin computers reserved for students
A quick reminder for everyone: the computers and resources in the Osterlin building are reserved for student use. If you hear of or spot a community member looking for a device to use, please direct them over to the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center which is fully...
Judy Arnold’s retirement party cancelled
Due to a scheduling conflict, today’s retirement party for Judy Arnold has been canceled. We hope to reschedule the celebration for a future time and will share details once a new date is confirmed. After twenty-five years of incredible service, Judy Arnold has...
Executive and Building & Site committee meetings
Two committees of Northwestern Michigan College's Board of Trustees will meet next Tuesday, Aug. 11. Both meetings will be held in Room 104/105 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC's Front Street Campus, 1701 E. Front St., Traverse City, Mich. Executive...
Siciliano wins state leadership, service award
TRAVERSE CITY — As leaders from Michigan's 31 community and tribal colleges gathered on Mackinac Island for the 2026 MCCA Summer Conference, the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) recognized five exceptional individuals whose leadership and service...
Preparing NMC for its next chapter
Dear Colleagues, After much thought, Stephen Siciliano has shared his plans to retire in June 2027, concluding an extraordinary career at Northwestern Michigan College. Stephen's own educational journey began at a community college, an experience that shaped the...
New addition to the Campus Safety & Security fleet
Exciting news! NMC Campus Safety & Security just received a brand new blue Polaris ATV to more effectively patrol the Front Street Campus! Keep an eye out for our officers cruising smoothly across campus to ensure everyone stays safe and supported.
Cyber Minute: Beware the ‘syllabus update’ phish
Phishing emails disguised as urgent syllabus templates or curriculum updates are on the rise before the fall semester. Always check the actual sender's email address before opening any attachment.