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...
Marine Technology Society end of year party
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a party to celebrate the end of the year from 5–7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30 on the pier at the Great Lakes Campus. Come tour the boat, operate an ROV and enjoy some food! In the event of inclement weather, the party will be...
2025 Commencement is set for May 3
TRAVERSE CITY — Commencement ceremonies for Northwestern Michigan College's Class of 2025 will be held Saturday, May 3 in Milliken Auditorium on main campus. Three ceremonies will be held, with graduates grouped by degree or credential earned. 11 a.m.: Associate...
Commencement caps and gowns
Congratulations to the graduates of 2025! Caps and gowns are available at the NMC Bookstore (located in the Health & Science building) and online at bookstore.nmc.edu. Don't wait—get yours today!
First Science Symposium set for April 26
TRAVERSE CITY – NMC will host its first Science Symposium, a celebration of scientific inquiry and discovery, from 3–6 p.m. Saturday, April 26 in rooms 104–105 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center on NMC’s Front Street campus. The...
Listening to the Earth: Environmental Science audiobooks on Libby
Find these audiobooks and more on the NMC Library’s Libby app. If you’re new to Libby, follow these instructions to set up your account. The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World by Oliver Milman “[The Insect Crisis] is a somber book, a...
Pow wow honoring our NMC graduates April 26
A dancer in the 2019 graduation pow wow(download a high-resolution version here)TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Native American Student Organization will hold a traditional pow wow honoring 2025 graduates from 1–4 p.m. Saturday, April...
April mobile food pantry distributions
NMC is hosting a mobile panty on from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, April 21 in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus. Menu items include potatoes, apples, carrots, sweet potatoes, cottage cheese, beef stew pouches, granola, juice and a homeward bag to bring it all home!...
Success Story: Second competition for technology solutions to Great Lakes issues underway at NMC
April 16, 2025 Since 2023, Traverse City startup Wave Lumina has advanced from an idea hatched in a spare bedroom to building prototypes of its portable, rapid-response PFAS testing device in an NMC lab, submitting R&D funding proposals. “A year and a half...
Spring textbook rental return and summer rental availability
Summer textbooks are now available. Stop by the NMC Bookstore or check them out online at bookstore.nmc.edu. Looking to use financial aid for your books? Financial aid can be used to purchase books for summer classes April 20–June 23. Spring textbook rentals need to...
Red tag sale at the Bookstore
Stop by the NMC Bookstore April 28–May 2 and receive an additional 50% off all red tag clearance items.
New books for April 2025
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall by Zeke Faux In 2021 cryptocurrency went mainstream. Giant investment funds were buying it, celebrities...
Earth Day clothing swap
Celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 with a fun and eco-friendly clothing swap at the Dennos Museum Center! This event is a perfect opportunity to sustainably refresh your wardrobe, connect with your community and reduce waste. Please bring...
Automotive Technology end of year celebration & employment fair
Automotive Technology is hosting an end of the year celebration and job fair from 3–6 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 at the Automotive Service Technology Building on NMC's Aero Park Campus. Come grab a burger or brat, see NMC's project vehicles, meet with regional employers...