Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeBoyne Mountain ski nights
NMC's Ski & Snowboard Club is planning two trips to Boyne Mountain on February 14 and February 28. The group will meet at the east entrance of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center at 3:45 p.m. Attendees will depart from NMC’s campus at 4 p.m. and will return to...
GVSU Physician Assistant preview day Feb. 21
Are you interested in finding out more about GVSU’s Physician Assistant program? Come to the PA program preview event in Traverse City on Friday, February 21, from 11a.m.-1 p.m.. During the preview day, you can meet with the PA program director, the chair of...
Free tax prep days March 15 and April 12
In collaboration with the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, NMC is offering free tax preparation to students and employees with incomes less than $100,000 on Saturday, March 15 and Saturday, April 12. Participants must sign up in advance for appointments...
MAC spring benefit concert Feb. 28
The NMC Music Appreciation and Creation (MAC) student group will hold a spring benefit concert from 6-10 p.m. Friday, February 28 at the Dennos Museum. Admission will be by donation, with a suggested amount of $10. Previously known as the Audio Tech student group, MAC...
NMC Magazine seeks submissions for Around the Worlds spring 2025 edition
Wandering the world on a walkabout or exploring the unreal, let us journey through your memories, reveries, and aspirations. Traverse outside Traverse City this spring, sharing snapshots, journaling memories, painting picturesque vistas, and scrapbooking souvenirs. Or...
Join design workshops with CMU professors
The Dennos will be offering two design workshops in connection to our exhibition, "The Art of Regeneration" from Central Michigan University. Both workshops are set for Feb. 22 and intended for high school juniors and seniors up to NMC students. Students get a...
Success Story: FRIC officially convenes; $25.2 million raised
FEBRUARY 5, 2025 From left to right, Jason Slade, Eric Roberts (20Fathoms), Matt McDonough (Discovery Pier), NMC President Nick Nissley, Jay Meldrum (Michigan Technological University) and Warren Call (Traverse Connect) at a FRIC signing ceremony in the summer of...
NMC’s commitment to student privacy, safety and access to education
Good afternoon NMC community, As we navigate recent federal policy changes, I want to take a moment to address another issue that may be on the minds of many in our community. Following new executive orders related to immigration enforcement, we recognize that...
NMC’s commitment to student success and belonging
Good morning NMC community, I want to take a moment to address the recent Trump administration executive orders related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) programs. I know that many of you have questions about how these changes impact Northwestern...
NMC International Affairs Forum presents on Haiti, the Blue Economy, student activism and more at upcoming events
TRAVERSE CITY — The International Affairs Forum continues its 31st season of global issues education hosting renowned topic-area experts at public events running from February through June 2025. Upcoming events include: Haiti: Crisis In ContextFebruary 20,...
Embrace the Dream: Listening to Black histories
Find these audiobooks and more on the NMC Library’s Libby app. Follow these instructions to download Libby and set up your account. American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America's First Paramedics by Kevin Hazzard “Journalist and former...
February mobile food pantry distributions
NMC will host two Mobile Food Pantries during the month of February on February 3 and February 24. The distributions will occur from 3-5 p.m. in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus. We anticipate 8-10 different items; recipients can expect to receive...
ANANGONG MIIIGAADING (Star Wars) at the State Theatre on Feb. 3
On Monday, February 3, the State Theatre will screen ANANGONG MIIGAADING, the brand new Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe)-dubbed version of the original Star Wars film. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film starts at 7 p.m. Singers from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa &...
Embrace the Dream 2025 Read-Aloud & Craft Night at the NMC Library
Please join us at the NMC Library on Thursday, February 6 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. as we celebrate Black History Month, diverse characters and the power of reading to break down barriers at our fourth annual Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud & Craft Night! This is a...
Success Story: High-impact experiential learning strides forward
JANUARY 29, 2025 Business Instructor Kristy McDonald and her students shop for thanksgiving meal items as part of an experiential learning project.NMC now has an answer for student job seekers who confront an enduring conundrum: Employers want experience. But how do...