Success story: New culinary leader ready to grow enrollment
June 12, 2019 As a pastry chef, petit fours and artisan breads are Les Eckert’s favorite things to bake, but as the new director of the Great Lakes Culinary Institute, she expects to focus on numbers and people. Eckert, 51, (right) began her tenure at GLCI last...
June 29 Flying Pancake Breakfast benefits Aviation scholarship
Support a good cause and enjoy a flipping good time as Chris Cake’s pancakes soar through the air in support of the Kevin Copeland Memorial Scholarship. Top your cakes with Herkner’s Cherry Topping & Out of the Woods Maple Syrup at this National Cherry Festival...
Women Who Weld introductory workshop
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College will host an introductory Women Who Weld workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29 in the Welding Lab in the Aero Park Labs building, 2525 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City. The event...
NMC pilots to compete in all-female cross-country race
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s aviation program will get a lofty showcase before a national audience this month when a pair of student pilots fly across North America in the Air Race Classic, the oldest air race of its kind, and...
Michigan Transfer Network online upgrades simplify credit transfer
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College announced that a new, more user-friendly online option is now available for students who want to transfer their postsecondary education credits from one institution to another. Fresh upgrades to the Michigan Transfer...
New Books at the Library – June 2019
The library has purchased many new books so far this year. You can view a handful here along with descriptions or go here to see the full listing. These books are on display in the library's lobby. Title: Handel in London, the making of a genius Author: Jane Glover A...
Kids Free Fishing Day
TRAVERSE CITY — More than 500 young anglers are expected at the fourteenth annual Rotary Kids Free Fishing Day, set for 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at NMC’s Great Lakes Campus, 715 E Front St., Traverse City. This is a free event for...
Success Stories: Region’s brightest becoming Hawk Owls
May 29, 2019 Long known as a smart financial choice, NMC is increasingly simply the smart choice, as determined by students well-positioned to know best. So far, 13 valedictorians and 3 salutatorians from northern Michigan’s Class of 2019 have been admitted to...
2019 Smart Commute Week Challenge—join NMC’s team!
This year's Smart Commute Week is June 3-7! The week consists of events that promote cycling, walking, taking the bus and carpooling. Smart Commute is for everyone. Free daily breakfasts are hosted at various locations around town for smart commuters. NMC will be...
Edsons receive 2019 NMC Fellow award
Dan and Debbie Edson (click for high-resolution version)TRAVERSE CITY — Daniel and Debra Edson have been named the 2019 recipients of Northwestern Michigan College's highest honor, the NMC Fellow award. The couple have been committed, passionate supporters of...
Success Stories: Region’s brightest becoming Hawk Owls
May 29, 2019 Long known as a smart financial choice, NMC is increasingly simply the smart choice, as determined by students well-positioned to know best. So far, 13 valedictorians and 3 salutatorians from northern Michigan’s Class of 2019 have been admitted to...
Three named Outstanding Alumni
TRAVERSE CITY — Three alumni were named the 2019 winners of Northwestern Michigan College’s Outstanding Alumni award at commencement ceremonies May 4. Terry Beia, 1983 - Petroleum Engineering Technology. In 1998 Beia made his first real estate...
Success Story: BBQ supports West Hall, Commitment scholarships
May 15, 2019 Patrons enjoying the traditional buffalo burger and kids games might also notice a giant crane and the steel beamed-frame of a rising second story on the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center at the annual NMC Barbecue this Sunday. Begun last fall, the West...
NMC BBQ First Annual Printmaking Sale
Please join us May 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building for an art-filled day at the NMC BBQ! Purchase student prints produced throughout the 2019 Spring Semester using various techniques such as intaglio, embossing, and monoprinting. All proceeds go towards...
Tim Nelson to be honored with National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award
NMC President Tim Nelson will be honored with a National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award at a Building Character Celebration at the Hagerty Center Monday, May 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The celebration is hosted by the Boy Scouts of America's Michigan Crossroads Council. The...