Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeLakebed 2030 Conference
In conjunction with the Marine Technology Society and others, NMC is sponsoring Lakebed 2030 Sept. 29–Oct. 1. This major international virtual conference brings together scientists and researchers, policy makers and government officials and industry professionals to...
MVET program approved; veterans can convert service to military credit
TRAVERSE CITY — Military veterans can now convert active duty sea service into credit toward an engineering officer bachelor’s degree at NMC's Great Lakes Maritime Academy. Coast Guard Capt. Bradley Clare signed the approval letter for the Academy’s...
Possible COVID-19 exposure on main campus Sept. 22
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC has learned a student who had recently been on main campus has tested positive for COVID-19. NMC Health Services believes the risk is low for widespread exposure from this case. Dates, times and locations of possible exposure include: Sept....
Rotaract Club Pizza Party
NMC's Rotaract Club will be holding their first meeting Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 5:30 p.m. in West Hall Room 107 and THERE WILL BE FREE PIZZA!! Wondering what exactly the Rotaract Club is? Rotary International has some incredible causes that they focus on, such as...
Free vaccination clinic on main campus Sept. 27!
Traverse Health Clinic will hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on NMC's main campus Monday, Sept. 27 from noon to 3 p.m. in the West Hall Innovation Center. NMC students: Remember to register for NMC's Win Big drawing after getting your vaccine! Prizes include a...
Possible COVID-19 exposure on Great Lakes campus Sept. 14-15
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC has learned an employee who had recently been on the Great Lakes campus has tested positive for COVID-19. NMC Human Resources believes the risk is low for widespread exposure from this case. Dates, times and locations of possible exposure...
Creativi-tea: Wellness Wednesday
Need a Study Break? Let's have some Cretivi-tea! Come join the NMC ambassadors Wednesday Sept. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. to rejuvenate your mind and body! We'll have improv, healthy snack and lots of tea!
COVID-19: Possible exposure Sept. 13 at Milliken Auditorium
NMC has learned that an individual who had recently been on main campus has tested positive for COVID-19. NMC believes the risk is low for widespread exposure from this case. Dates, times and locations of possible exposure include: Monday, Sept. 13, 7:15–9:30...
NMC Esports Varsity and Club Opportunities
The NMC Esports Varsity program is still recruiting full-time students to participate as a member of the Varsity Overwatch team. If you are a new NMC student in good standing or a returning student with a minimum 2.0 GPA, you are eligible to participate. The team...
Healthy Aging in Northern Michigan
Join us at the Hagerty Center on NMC's Great Lakes Campus Thursday, Oct. 28 from 7:30–9:30 a.m. for a free community discussion on healthy aging in northern Michigan. Panelists from across the community will share information on local resources, why healthy aging is...
Success Story: NMC provides a path for student government president
September 15, 2021 Edris Fana speaks at the 2016 NMC CommencementLast month, 2016 NMC graduate Edris Fana expected to see his parents for the first time in eight years, when they were to travel from Kabul, Afghanistan to Traverse City for his wedding to fellow alumna...
NMC distributes $3 million to students in fourth round of COVID relief funds
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC students received $3 million in American Rescue Plan funds this month, bringing the total amount of federal COVID-19 relief funds the college has distributed to students to $5.2 million since April 2020. NMC has prioritized rapid disbursement...
Possible COVID-19 exposure on Aero Park campus Sept. 9, main campus Sept. 7–9
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC has learned a guest speaker who had recently been on the Aero Park campus has tested positive for COVID-19, as well as a student who had been on main campus. NMC Health Services believes the risk is low for widespread exposure from both...
Fall 2021 Transfer Fair!
Over 25 university representatives will be on NMC’s campus on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to talk with students, staff and faculty about their programs and the transfer process. The university representatives will be located in the West Hall Innovation...
Mike McIntosh Memorial Car and Truck Show
See cool cars and support students at NMC’s 15th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Car and Truck Show. On Saturday, September 11, car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models, motorcycles and more. The show, from 11...