Success Story: Donated tugboat will expand GLMA job opportunities and save money
July 9, 2025 Graduates of the nation’s only freshwater maritime academy will see significantly expanded job opportunities thanks to training beginning this week aboard the first vessel to join its fleet in more than 20 years. Donated to NMC’s Great Lakes...
GLMA cadets to begin tow vessel training aboard Robinson Bay
TRAVERSE CITY — NMC Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadets will begin training this week aboard the donated tugboat Robinson Bay, the first vessel the Academy has acquired in more than 20 years, expanding job opportunities for graduates of the nation’s...
Fitness Center closed July 4
NMC's Fitness Center will be closed on Friday, July 4, and will reopen on Saturday, July 5. For more information contact Marcus Bennett at mbennett@nmc.edu.
Campus Safety Reminder — Bicycle Theft Alert
Over the past month, several bicycles have been reported stolen from campus. As a precaution, please remember to always lock your bicycle securely or, if possible, store it inside your residence. If your bicycle is stolen, take the following steps: Report the theft to...
TAHRA Intern Networking Event
Attention interns in Traverse City! Looking to make connections, explore career opportunities and have a great time doing it? Stop by the Traverse Area Human Resources Association (TAHRA) Intern Networking Event from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 at Chelsea Park West,...
New additions to Library of Things collection
To find these selections and more, browse our full collection of Library of Things in the online catalog. Outdoors & Recreation Telescope Discover the wonders of the night sky with the Gysker 80mm AZ Space Astronomical Refractor Telescope! This versatile...
Success Story: EV training expands, next generation takes over D & W
June 11, 2025 Selling your small family business to the next generation may just be the apex of the American dream, but even though Wayne Moody (above right) has already achieved that, the road ahead still includes ambitions for the NMC Automotive Technology...
Juneteenth Celebration
Please join E3 for a very special Juneteenth Celebration with special guest speaker Byron Brooks, guest performer Crystal Woodward-Turner and DJ Chris Stone. The celebration will be held Thursday, June 19 from 3 to 9:30 p.m. FREEDOM EVENT SCHEDULE: 3–5 p.m. “Who We...
NMC Children’s Choir auditions June 10 & 12, 6–8 PM
Come join this award winning program! For students in 3-9, schedule a 5-minute audition by visiting nmcchildrenschoir.com/join. For students in K-2, join Prelude (K/1) or Dolce (2nd) choir, no audition is needed. Register on our website. For questions, email Stephanie...
Cafe Lobdell’s opens
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Culinary Institute will host and operate Cafe Lobdell’s from June 24-July 30. Cafe Lobdell’s is the capstone course in GLCI’s one-year Baking Certificate program. Culinary...
Aero Park Drive closure starts June 9
Aero Park Drive will be blocked to through traffic from June 9–13 due to construction on NMC’s new aviation hangar. Entrances on both Three Mile Road and Parsons Road will remain open, but drivers will need to bypass construction using North Aero Park Court. Signage...
NMC hosts Kids Free Fishing Day June 14
TRAVERSE CITY — More than 250 young anglers and their families are expected at the annual Rotary Kids Free Fishing Day, set from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes campus. Kids accompanied by an adult are...
State grants to fund personalized skill and degree attainment pathways
From left to right: Laura Stevens Matchett, Director of NMC Extended Education & Training; Lisa Schut, Regional Director at Northwest Michigan Works!; and Lisa vonReichbauer, Director of NMC Admissions(Download a high-resolution version here.)TRAVERSE CITY –...
Get an Edge on fall semester at NMC, free
Brush up on English, math, college readiness in 4-week session TRAVERSE CITY — Registration is now open for Adult College Edge (ACE), a free program NMC is hosting July 7–31 to help college students 21+ prepare for their fall semester. Adult College Edge...
NMC names 2025 excellence winners
TRAVERSE CITY – Northwestern Michigan College has recognized the following employees for excellence in the 2024–25 academic year: Becca Richardson (download high-resolution photo)Imogene Wise Faculty Excellence Award: Becca Richardson, mathematics....