NMC summer community education classes open for registration
TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for all NMC Extended Education & Training summer adult classes. Community members are invited to enroll in classes ranging in topics from culinary and creative arts to Northern Naturalist, recreation, fitness,...
Marine Technology Society end of year party
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a party to celebrate the end of the year from 3–4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at Discovery Pier, 13271 South West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City. We'll be having hot dogs and burgers with some fun activities between. Family and...
Versiti blood drive April 9
Versiti is holding a blood drive from 12:30 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 9 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105 on NMC's Front Street Campus. Do your part to help save lives during a vital time of need! Make sure you eat a healthy meal and drink...
NMC mascot to launch at 75th anniversary block party
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College invites the public to help welcome Swoop, its new mascot, at a special 75th anniversary Student and Community Block Party from 3-7 p.m. Saturday, April 25 on the Front Street campus. The event coincides with the end of the...
11th Annual NMC Hero Race
Dear NMC faculty, staff, and students, Put on your best superhero costume and come support an amazing cause. BUS 231 Professional Communications class has been hard at work this semester rebranding our NMC Hero Race (formally known as the Big Little Hero Race). This...
Graduation Fair April 15
NMC will host a Graduation Fair on April 15 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. This is your one-stop shop for all things Commencement—from finalizing your graduation application and learning about the ceremony to purchasing your gear and...
New books for April 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Suspended Education by Aaron Kupchik Every year, millions of public school students are suspended. This overused punishment removes students from the classroom, but it...
Earth Day clothing swap and plant sale at the Dennos Museum
Celebrate Earth Day on April 22 at the Dennos Museum! Students will receive exclusive access to these events from 10 to 11 a.m. and again from 4 to 5 p.m. Clothing Swap 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dennos Museum The Dennos Museum's annual clothing swap returns! Clothing can be...
Mobile food pantry April 6
NMC host a mobile food pantry on Monday, April 6 from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. We have 4,500 pounds of goods including lettuce, onions, potatoes, beans, cereal, oranges, cottage cheese, applesauce and frozen pizzas. We ask that recipients...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for April 6–10
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99, and the vegetarian option (V) is $7.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, April 6 General Tso's...
Long Night Against Procrastination
The NMC Library invites you to the Spring 2026 Long Night Against Procrastination (LNAP) from 5–11 p.m. on Monday, April 20. There will be pizza/snacks to keep you full as well as coffee/tea to keep you focused as you prepare for finals. There will also be helpful...
International Affairs Forum: Rights of Nature
What if rivers, lakes, fish, and ecosystems had legal rights? The International Affairs Forum will further the conversation on the global Rights of Nature movement, rooted in Indigenous principles, with ecological values relevant to northern Michigan. This global...
Workshop: Confident job interviewing with Christine Zimmer
NMC Student Success and Christine Zimmer, retired Western Michigan University Director of Health and Education, will help you highlight your durable skills, prepare for a variety of questions and strengthen your confidence for your next interview during this hour-long...
Global Cinema Series: I Am The River, The River Is Me
I Am The River, The River Is Me will screen at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 in the Dutmers Theater as part of NMC's Global Cinema Series. Admission is FREE and is open to students, staff and the community, although seating is limited. Doors open and 5:30 p.m. and...
Northern Michigan Startup Week April 20–24
Register now for Northern Michigan Startup Week (NMSW) events! NMSW, taking place April 20–24, is where the region’s builders, founders, investors, students, and problem-solvers come together to turn ideas into momentum. The focus is on amplifying homegrown talent and...