Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan College2023 Commencement is set for May 6
TRAVERSE CITY — Commencement ceremonies for Northwestern Michigan College's Class of 2023 will be held Saturday, May 6 in Milliken Auditorium on main campus. Three ceremonies will be held, with graduates grouped by degree or credential earned. 11 a.m. :...
Remembering Gordon Lightfoot
Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and our Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) today remember Gordon Lightfoot upon news of his passing yesterday at age 84. The Canadian singer-songwriter was named an NMC Fellow — the college’s highest honor — in 1989 for his...
AAPI Heritage Month events
Celebrate and learn more with community members during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. These events are FREE and open to the community. Smithsonian Conversations in Context May 9, 2023, 6 p.m., Traverse Area District Library Join us for a...
Dennos Spring Art Market
On Saturday, May 13 from 9:30a.m. to 4 p.m. the Dennos Museum Center will be hosting the Spring Art Market. Come celebrate spring and moms at the Dennos with fun museum programming! Over 20 Michigan artists who work in a range of media including ceramics, jewelry,...
Theater 152 presents “An Evening with David Ives”
On Tuesday, May 2 at 3:30 p.m., Theater 152 students will present "An Evening of David Ives"—a selection of comic plays from All In The Timing, winner of the 1994 John Gassner Playwriting Award. The class performance will showcase the work of Theater 152 acting...
New books at the NMC library
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. NON-FICTION The Jazz Standards: A Guide to the Repertoire by Ted Gioia Since the first edition of The Jazz Standards was published in 2012, author Ted Gioia has received almost non-stop...
New IT, Esports certificates to be offered January 2024
TRAVERSE CITY — Certificates in computer support and cybersecurity specialization and Esports management will debut at NMC in January, offering students several additional paths to employment. NMC’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the computer...
IAF to honor World Press Freedom with journalist/advocate & former White House correspondent
NMC’s International Affairs Forum will discuss press freedom around the world on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center. IAF will welcome to the stage career journalists Joyce Barnathan and Gene Gibbons. Joyce Barnathan...
Success story: Specific, shorter certificates suit students and employers
April 26, 2023 Certificates in computer support and cybersecurity specialization and Esports management will debut at NMC next year, offering students several additional paths to employment. On Monday, NMC’s Board of Trustees approved the computer support...
Marine Technology Society End of Year Party
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a party to celebrate the end of the year on Thursday, May 4 from 4:30-7 pm at the pier at the Great Lakes Campus. Join us for food, games and ROVs! Please RSVP if you plan to attend. If you have any questions, contact Shelby...
Marine Technology Society Ship to Shore
Join the NMC Marine Technology Society on Monday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center room 106/107 for a live virtual tour of Schmidt Ocean Institute' s new 360-foot R/V Falkor (too) during its current expedition researching deep-sea...
Esports Madden 23 Player Playing for the League Championship
Damon Livingston, the NMC varsity Esports Madden 23 player, will be competing in the NJCAA-E Championship match against Hutchinson Community College on Saturday, April 22 at 6 p.m. in the NMC Esports lab. Damon finished the league regular season undefeated and has won...
Jazz Bands Spring Concert
The NMC Jazz Lab Band and Jazz Big Band will be performing their final concert this semester on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium. Selections by Niehaus, Yasinitsky, Hooper, Garling, Mingus, Goodwin, Beethoven, Shorter, Kubis, Jarvis, Barbieri, Lewis...
Commencement photo shoot May 5
Calling all graduates! Public Relations is looking for volunteers to have their photo taken before this year’s Commencement ceremony. We are planning to meet on Friday, May 5 at 3 p.m. in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum. NMC President Nick Nissley will be...
Light Up the Night
On Tuesday, April 18, join your fellow NMC community members to support an important cause on campus. Light up the Night is an evening of awareness and solidarity surrounding sexual assault and sexual harassment. Free food, a special activity, candle light vigil, and...