Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeSuccess story: Longest-serving faculty member retires, first BSN student graduates
April 24, 2024 Even though there’s 60 years between them, this commencement season NMC faculty member Steve Drake and alumna Aliyah Nowlin are both celebrating firsts. Math and science instructor Drake, 81, will embark on retirement as NMC’s...
2024 Commencement is set for May 4
TRAVERSE CITY — Commencement ceremonies for Northwestern Michigan College's Class of 2024 will be held Saturday, May 4 in Milliken Auditorium on main campus. Three ceremonies will be held, with graduates grouped by degree or credential earned. 11...
Benzie voters to see NMC annexation proposition Nov. 5
TRAVERSE CITY — At the invitation of a group of Benzie County residents, Northwestern Michigan College trustees voted unanimously at their April 22 meeting to place an annexation proposition before Benzie County voters on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot. If voters...
Success Coaching finals study tables
Need a study buddy for finals? Join the Success Coaching team from 2–5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24 in room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center for study tables! This is a great opportunity to get prepared for finals. Join in on subject area tables with...
NMC Magazine Release Party Open House
Join the NMC Magazine staff from 3–5 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 in room 32 of Scholars Hall to celebrate the release of the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 issues. Magazine contributors and supporters are invited to help us jazz up our office; we'll be painting the wall...
Summer community education classes open for registration
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, gardening, wellness, and more. New this summer are...
Pow wow honoring graduates April 27
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Native American Student Organization will hold a traditional pow wow honoring 2024 graduates from 1–4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, on NMC’s Front Street campus. Seven Native American students are...
Additional funding available from the Office of Possibilities
Do you have an idea or project that needs resources to reach its full potential? If so, the Office of Possibilities wants to hear from you! OOPS seeks to provide resources for education-related projects as well as projects related to community partnerships with NMC....
Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council Awards
The Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council is hosting their annual awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 19 in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum on NMC's Front Street Campus. Celebrate with passionate environmentalists and honor their...
Celebrating Inclusion: A Student Q&A
Do you have questions surrounding disabilities? Ever wondered what it would be like to live with a disability? Hosts Craig Saunders and Gary Holik from Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) will join a panel of NMC students to discuss what it is like to live...
Block Party
Stop by the End of Year Block Bash from 5–9 p.m. on Friday, April 26 in the Dogwood and Chestnut parking lots. Carnival attractions, live music, food and more—the opportunities for fun are endless. Those who wish to participate in rides must register and complete a...
NASO pow wow honors 2024 graduates
NMC's Native American Student Organization will hold a pow wow honoring the 2024 Native American graduates from 1–4 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 on NMC's Front Street Campus. Grand Entry is at 2:30 p.m. The pow wow will be held under the pines south of the Osterlin...
Third annual Experiential Learning Institute Learning Symposium April 29–May 2
The 3rd annual Experiential Learning Institute Learning Symposium will celebrate learning from April 29–May 2. Throughout the event, attendees can browse poster displays and artifacts that showcase the diverse ways students engage in high-impact learning at the...
Sexual assault awareness month sticker contest voting
NMC Voices is sponsoring a sticker design contest for sexual assault awareness month and want you to vote for your favorite design! VOTE HERE Voting ends Monday, April 15 at 9 a.m..
Explore Your Major: Social Work
Discover the field of Social Work! See how your Social Sciences classes and degree can help you earn a degree and career in Social Work! Representatives from Ferris State University's Traverse City campus will be in room 106/107 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation...