Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeSuccess story: ‘The partnership we have with NMC is highly impactful.’
Cherryland Electric CEO Rachel Johnson May 14, 2025 Anyone who’s weathered a northern Michigan storm knows when the power goes out, the countdown to restoration starts. In the aftermath of March’s devastating Gaylord-area ice storm, some 80,000 residential...
Spring semester Dean’s List students named
TRAVERSE CITY— Northwestern Michigan College congratulates the 992 students who made the Dean’s List for the spring 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...
NMC names 2025 Fellows
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) proudly announces Mark Lundmark and Jayne Mohr as the newest recipients of its highest honor, the NMC Fellow award. Both Lundmark and Mohr are respected community leaders and dedicated philanthropists who have...
Remembering former NMC President Tim Quinn
Good afternoon, NMC community – I’m writing to share the May 11th passing of former NMC President Tim Quinn, a leader whose influence continues to shape our college and community. His thoughtful leadership, deep commitment to student opportunity, and belief in...
New books for May 2025
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction The Story of Drawing: An Alternative History of Art by Susan Owens Drawing is at the heart of human creativity. The most democratic form of art-making, it requires nothing...
NMC Library summer hours
The NMC Library will be open for summer hours from May 3 through August 22. It will be open to students and the public 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The library will also be closed for the Memorial Day (Monday, May 26) and...
OOPs pitch event scheduled for May 21
Mark your calendar! The next pitch event is Wednesday, May 21, from noon–1:30 p.m. in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107. The OOPs team is looking for pitches that are focused on educational initiatives, including new programs, increasing enrollment...
Success Story: ‘No time like the present’ NMC Reconnect grad, 50, urges others to pursue a degree
April 30, 2025 In her day job as registrar at Traverse City Central High School, Kerri-Ann Bonaddio sees dual-enrolled NMC students all the time. Two years ago, she decided she needed to join them. “One day I said. ‘I’m just going to do it,’ ” said Bonaddio, 50, who...
Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center summer hours
Starting Sunday, May 4, 2025, the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center (TJNIC) will be open to the public from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Anyone else needing access to this building outside of these hours should contact Campus Safety and Security at (231) 995-1111.
Ready, set, code: NMC IT Olympics
Tenth annual competition spotlights high school IT students; hard and soft skills required TRAVERSE CITY — More than 100 high school IT students will test their skills at halting hackers, composing code and working under pressure at NMC’s tenth annual...
Spring Art Market
The Dennos Museum Center will host the Spring Art Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. The annual event features 25 Michigan artists selling their work and special programming to celebrate artists, spring and moms! 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spring Art Market 10...
On the menu: Hawk Owl Café specials for April 28–May 2
The Hawk Owl Café serves specials during the fall and spring semesters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 4:40 to 6:30 p.m. The protein option is $9.99, and the vegetarian option is $7.99. Learn more at nmc.edu/dining. Menu Monday, April 28 Orange Chicken...
Update on Trump Administration orders affecting higher education
Good afternoon NMC Community, This week, President Trump issued several executive orders related to higher education. These directives focus on federal accreditation rules, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, and reporting requirements for foreign...
On Journalism, Media & Information Literacy
On Thursday, May 29, Northwestern Michigan College’s International Affairs Forum will present an event on journalism, media and information literacy in partnership with Interlochen Public Radio (IPR). IAF welcomes journalist and advocate Sharon Moshavi, president of...
Evolving the University Center to meet today’s student needs
Good afternoon NMC community, Since 1995, the University Center has helped thousands of students “start here and stay here,” completing bachelor’s and advanced degrees through NMC’s university partnerships. Now, we’re beginning the next chapter. Starting later this...