Student News and Events
The latest headlines for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeFall course schedule update
NMC’s plan for Fall semester is almost complete. Our schedule of classes will include face-to-face and online formats with an emphasis on safety and flexibility. The existing Fall 2020 schedule is in the process of being revised to update class formats to prioritize...
IAF hosts foreign policy discussion June 18
FOREIGN POLICY MASHUP: A Webinar Roundtable Discussion Join IAF as it rounds out its 26th season, featuring Amb. Charles Shapiro, former US Ambassador to Venezuela, former Coordinator for Cuban Affairs, and current President of World Affairs Council of Atlanta. The...
Virtual TEDxTraverseCity
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9 A.M.-1 P.M. - $39 50% of proceeds will benefit the COVID-19 Fund at Munson Healthcare Foundations TEDxTraverseCity goes virtual! Because of these unprecedented times, TEDxTraverseCity will be offered in an online platform this year. A...
Bookstore Reopening
The NMC Bookstore will reopen for curbside pickup of online orders Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Starting Tuesday, June 16, the bookstore will be open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Curbside pickup will be...
Osterlin Library to close during June 8-19 move
The library will be closed for business from Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 19 while library staff move to its new location in the West Hall Innovation Center. Please email library@nmc.edu for urgent requests during this time, but expect a delayed response time....
Message from the President: Making meaningful change together
Dear NMC Family, As I look out to the world from our northern Michigan community, my heart breaks at the frustration and anger that is overflowing onto the streets of cities across our country in response to years of racial injustice. My first reaction is to...
Success Story: New tugboat increases options for sea time, credentials
June 3, 2020 The GLMA tugboat Mississippi crew in Cleveland. Read more.For some Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadets, a literal ship has come in amid the coronavirus pandemic — an opportunity to make up the sea time they need to enter the workforce. The tugboat...
Limited College Reopening
Good afternoon NMC students, Governor Whitmer has lifted the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order, reopening the state and moving Michigan to phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. At this time, NMC will continue its limited reopening while finalizing safety protocols so we can...
Free community COVID-19 testing this weekend
Good afternoon NMC community, The Grand Traverse Community Health Department, Michigan National Guard and Michigan State Police are coordinating to offer free COVID-19 testing for any Michigan resident interested in being tested. The testing will take place Saturday,...
Tugboat to expand GLMA’s sea time options and credentials
The GLMA tugboat Mississippi crew in Cleveland about to get underway. From left to right: Ryan Anderson (Engine), Zach Drenth (Deck), Dan Zassick (Mate), Cary Godwin (Captain). (download a high-resolution version here)TRAVERSE CITY — A new vessel, the tugboat...