Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeAdvising Center drop-in sessions
Do you still need to register for the fall semester? If so, NMC's advising team is here to help! Drop-in sessions are available starting on Monday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To connect with an advisor, stop by the NMC Advising Center in the Osterlin Building or...
Mike McIntosh Memorial Car & Truck Show
TRAVERSE CITY — See cool cars and trucks and support students at NMC’s 17th annual Mike McIntosh Memorial Car and Truck Show Saturday, September 9. Car enthusiasts will display their classic cars, 4X4s, dragsters, sports cars, modified late models,...
New books at the NMC library
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. NON-FICTION How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race: Practical Tools for Necessary Change in the Workplace and Beyond by Kwame Christian Whether you're looking to create change...
Janis wins statewide community college alumnus award
TRAVERSE CITY — Susie Janis, NMC alumnus, supporter and longtime Traverse City area community leader, received the 2023 Outstanding Alumnus award from the Michigan Community College Association Thursday. High-resolution image of Susie Janis A Traverse City...
NMC Night at the Pit Spitters
Hey Hawk Owls! Join fellow students, employees and alumni on Thursday, August 10 at 7:05 p.m for NMC Night at the Traverse City Pit Spitters. Tickets are free for current employees, alumni, and students. Tickets are $10 each for family members who would like to join....
Legislation grants 25+ Maritime cadets eligibility for incentive payments
TRAVERSE CITY — Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadets older than 25 who agree to enlist in the U.S. Navy Reserve upon graduation are now eligible for incentives of up to $32,000 over four years, due to bipartisan legislation signed by President Joe Biden last...
Davenport University BSN informational sessions
NMC recently partnered with Davenport University to offer a seamless transfer for those interested in earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Applications are currently open for fall 2023. Join one of the upcoming informational sessions to learn how to transfer...
James Webb space telescope results shown
TRAVERSE CITY — Community members are invited to a presentation of the first science results from the James Webb space telescope, to be held from 6–8 p.m. Monday, July 10, at the State Theater, 235 E. Front St., Traverse City. The event is sponsored by...
NMC joins coalition in applauding $15M in state funding for Freshwater Research & Innovation Center
TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Freshwater Research & Innovation Center on West Grand Traverse Bay is set to receive $15 million as part of Michigan’s fiscal year 2024 budget passed by the Legislature on June 28. The budget now heads to Governor...
Board approves budget, tuition rates for FY 24
TRAVERSE CITY — A balanced budget and tuition rates and fees for the 2023-24 academic year were approved unanimously by the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Monday. In-district tuition rates will increase by 3 percent, to $122 per contact hour for...
NMC Water Studies Institute earns two national firsts
Students’ bathymetric research published, Aquahacking challenge launching TRAVERSE CITY — As northern Michigan works to become the hub of the blue economy, Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute has earned two national...
Bookstore closed June 28-30
The NMC Bookstore will be closed June 28-30 for annual inventory and will reopen on Monday, July 3. All web orders placed between June 28-30 will be processed on Monday, July 3.
NMC announces 2023 Outstanding Alumni
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College is proud to announce the 2023 recipients of the college’s Outstanding Alumni award. Jerry Dobek (Mathematics & General Arts & Sciences 1998, faculty/staff 1989-present): As a student and as a...
NASO pow wow honors graduates
Saturday's pow wow will be held south of the OsterlinBuilding, where the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Daywas held. Download high-resolution image here. TRAVERSE CITY — NMC's Native American Student Organization will hold its 2023 pow wow honoring Native American...
NASO graduation pow wow
NMC's Native American Student Organization will be honoring this year's graduates with a traditional pow wow on Saturday, June 17 from 1–5 p.m under the pines behind the Osterlin building on NMC's Main Campus. Grand Entry will take place at 2:30 p.m. Host: TBA...