Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeNMC breaks ground on Aviation hangar
$7 million facility will allow college to train more pilots Media are welcome to cover the invitation-only groundbreaking ceremony, set for 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at the aviation facilities on NMC’s Aero Park campus, 2600 Aero Park Drive. Architectural rendering...
Give What You Can Food Drive
In honor of National Food Bank week, the NMC Campus Bookstore is collecting non-perishable food items October 14–24 to donate to the NMC Food Pantry. As a thank you, the bookstore will be giving participants a coupon for a discount in the store.
Spring 2025 ADN nursing program deadline extended to October 15!
Pre-nursing students — completing your last prerequisite(s) this fall? Now is the time to apply for the ADN Program! The spring semester application deadline has been extended to October 15. Please submit your application on NMC Self-Service by clicking Admissions →...
NMC/Blair Elementary Mentor Partnership seeks volunteers
NMC's Blair Elementary Mentor Partnership is seeking 60 NMC students to pair with a local 4th or 5th grader at Blair Elementary to serve as a mentor this school year. Mentors spend time with their elementary schooler and help them see a bright future for themselves....
Davenport University Transfer Tea
As a part of NMC Transfer Week, join us Monday, Oct. 7 from 2–3:30 p.m. as we spill the tea that’s all about your future! Sip on tea (yes, the literal kind) while discussing the transfer process to Davenport University, uncover transfer scholarship opportunities, and...
Fall Fest is October 8
Our annual Fall Fest is happening Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Come to the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC's Front Street campus and network with other student groups, enjoy free food and drinks, and enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
This Banned Books Week… Listen to a Banned Book!
This Banned Books Week (September 22–28), you can listen to some of the most frequently challenged books on the Libby app, accessible via the NMC Library. Libby has both audiobooks and ebooks, with a growing collection of popular fiction and nonfiction. All of the...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for Sept. 23–27
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99. Monday, September 23 Lamb Gyros with pita bread served with lemon rice Falafel Gyros (V) with...
NMC, GVSU introduce Direct Connect to increase health care graduates
TRAVERSE CITY — As health care occupations dominate Michigan’s latest Hot 50 job outlook, Direct Connect, a new partnership between Northwestern Michigan College and Grand Valley State University, creates a timely, affordable pathway to careers with the...
OOPs pitch dates are set!
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! Pitch dates are set, so mark your calendars: Wednesday, Nov. 6, Noon–1:30 p.m., Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center 106/107...
Success story: Direct Connect aims to double NMC transfers to GVSU’s Allied Health degree
September 19, 2024 NMC President Nick Nissley and GVSU president Philomena Mantella sign the Direct Connect agreement. (Download a high-resolution version here.) With health care occupations dominating Michigan’s latest Hot 50 job outlook, NMC’s new Direct...
2024 Flu Clinics
Flu season is upon us once again and Student Health Services will host at least three Flu Clinics this Fall. As a reminder, we are located in the Les Biederman Building, Room 106 on the Front Street Campus. Our three clinics are as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 25 from...
Mobile Food Pantry Distribution
Our next Mobile Food Pantry distribution is Monday, Sept. 23 from 3–5 p.m. in the Maple Lot on NMC's Front Street Campus. The program is open to ALL STUDENTS and their families. Hop in the car line in the Maple Lot on the Front Street Campus and drive through the...
On the menu: Daily specials at the Hawk Owl Café
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials daily on Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4:40–6 p.m. The protein option is $9.99 and the vegetarian option is $7.99. Monday, September 16 Orange Chicken & Broccoli Bowl with mandarin oranges and ramen served...
NCAA College Football 2025 Tournament
On Friday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Esports Room, we'll hold an NCAA College Football 2025 Tournament on the Xbox Series X/S and Playstation 5 consoles. Prizes will be given to the top two winners on both consoles. Free to play and...