Visitation, memorial service for Nancy Gray
Nancy Gray, NMC English instructor and Neurodiversity Support Center coordinator, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 12. Visitation will take place Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., and on Wednesday,...
Leadership Lab
The most effective leaders share one common trait: Self-Awareness. The Leadership Lab is a premier leadership training experience for students looking to bridge the gap between "involved student" and "impactful leader." This session focuses exclusively on leadership...
Mobile food pantry
NMC's mobile pantry has been rescheduled due to inclement weather and will be held from 3–5 p.m. on Wednesday Jan. 21 in the Maple Lot on the Front Street campus. This is the first distribution of the semester. We have over 6,000 pounds of food to share with our...
Remembering Nancy Gray
Dear NMC students, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our colleague and instructor Nancy Gray passed away unexpectedly. Nancy was a teacher through and through. For more than 15 years at NMC, she devoted herself to students who often found school...
NMC Library Embrace the Dream 2026 events: Call for volunteers
At the end of January, the NMC Library will host its fifth annual Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud and craft event series -- a celebration of Black History Month, diverse characters and the power of reading to break down barriers! We are counting on NMC employees and...
Posting on campus
Planning to hang flyers or share materials on campus? Before you post, take a moment to review the college guidelines so your message can stay up—and reach the right audience. Post flyers and posters only on designated bulletin boards (one per board, max size 11” x...
New books for January 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction King by Jonathan Eig In this revelatory new portrait of the preacher and activist who shook the world, Eig gives us an intimate view of the courageous and often...
NMC Turning Point USA chapter launch party
Turning Point at Northwestern Michigan College invites students and community members to attend its official launch party from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107. This event is open to both NMC students and members...
Success Story: Lasting Legacy. Bold Tomorrow. NMC marks 75 years
January 7, 2026 A community cornerstone was born 75 years ago when Northwestern Michigan College opened its doors, establishing itself as the state’s first community college and a reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness that continues today. NMC...
Fall semester Dean’s List students named
TRAVERSE CITY— Northwestern Michigan College congratulates the 1,193 students who made the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester, earning a grade point average of 3.5 or above out of a possible 4.0 while taking five or more credits. The full list is...
Anchor and Edge: Modernizing for what’s next
At their meeting on December 15, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved the strategic plan as presented. This document summarizes the strategies, objectives, strategic drivers, and the strategic impact statement of Anchor and Edge, NMC’s new strategic plan. In this...
Tacos & Trivia
Welcome back—get ready to kick off the spring semester the right way! Join us for Tacos & Trivia from 3–5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center room, 104/105. Prove your pop culture prowess with fun, socially-focused trivia hosted...
Fitness Center winter break/holiday hours
The Fitness Center will have modified operating hours the next few weeks and will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Monday–Friday. It will be closed Dec. 24–Jan. 1 and will reopen with on Friday, Jan. 2. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, Jan. 12.
Holiday sale at the Dennos Museum store
It’s the perfect time to stop into the Dennos Museum store to do a little holiday gift shopping. The museum and store are open until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through December 23! Members, NMC employees and students will receive DOUBLE DISCOUNTS at 20% off storewide on...
Ice skating event Jan. 17
NMC Campus Life will host an ice skating event Saturday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center's Howe Arena (1125 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI). Must present a valid NMC ID to participate. This event is free to all NMC students,...