Faculty Excellence Award nominations
Have you had instructors this semester who you feel really excelled? NMC has a way for you to recognize those instructors: Nominate them for a Faculty Excellence Award! Award criteria includes teaching excellence, supportive relationship with students, innovation in...
NMC Ski & Snowboard Club Meeting
Join Us for the Ski & Snowboard Club Meeting! Get ready for an exciting season on the slopes! The Ski & Snowboard Club is gathering to share what we've been working on and where we're headed next. When: Wednesday, November 5 at 5 p.m. Where: Timothy J. Nelson...
Trunk or Treat winners
Students and staff braved the rain to share the spooky spirit with trick or treaters at the annual Student Ambassador's Trunk or Treat last week. This year's winners of the trunk contest are: 1st Place: Scooby Doo Mystery Machine (Adyn McHugh) 2nd Place: The Lorax...
Food and basic needs resources at NMC
NMC offers both permanent and mobile food pantries for students and their families. This fall, usage of both has risen compared to 2024. With food assistance benefits (SNAP) potentially paused starting next week due to the government shutdown, please take advantage of...
Mobile food pantry
NMC is hosting a mobile pantry on from 3–5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3 in the Maple Lot at the Front Street campus. NMC's mobile pantry program is designed specifically for NMC students and their families. Mobile pantries provide 7-10 days worth of fresh and shelf-stable...
Cider and donuts with GVSU
Students are invited to join Grand Valley State University for cider and donuts from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby. Learn about the transfer process, explore GVSU’s programs offered in northern Michigan and...
Campus Safety Reminder — Bicycle theft alert
Several bicycles have been reported stolen from campus over the past four months. As a precaution, please remember to always lock your bicycle (and vehicle) securely or, if possible, store it inside your residence. If your bicycle is stolen, take the following steps:...
Thanksgiving basket opportunity
Need a little help this Thanksgiving? The students in NMC's BUS 231 Course are giving any Hawk Owl who could use a little extra help a free meal for the holiday season. Each meal will feed a family of six and will include a turkey, pie, and all of the traditional...
Disc Golf tournament
Campus Life will host a Disc Golf tournament at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24. Participants will meet in front of East Hall. Prizes will be given for the top participants with the lowest score for 9 holes. Register For more information, contact Marcus Bennett at...
NMC fall pottery sale
Come shop a selection of student and faculty made works during the fall pottery sale from 1–7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. The sale will be held at the ceramics studio in the Okerstrom Fine Arts Building on NMC's Front Street Campus (#12 on the campus map).
Success story: Spring registration starts; scholarships encourage retention
October 15, 2025 Northwestern Michigan College surpassed a financial aid and philanthropic milestone this summer, awarding more than $2 million in scholarship dollars for the first time ever. For the 2024–25 academic year, NMC distributed $2.07 million to...
Holiday Artist Market
The Dennos Museum Center warmly invites visitors to wander a festive marketplace on Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.. Come discover a unique variety of artful gifts and get a head start on your holiday shopping. This vibrant juried marketplace...
Student Ambassador Trunk or Treat
The Student Ambassador's are inviting all students and staff to sign up to host a 'trunk' for their annual Trunk or Treat! Rain or shine this event will take place from 5:30–7 p.m. on October 23 in the back half of Cherry Lot on NMC's Front Street Campus. This event...
NMC Pride Bake Sale/Craft Show
The NMC Pride student group will be selling bake goods and crafts from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 27 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center lobby. Stop by and show your support!
New books for October 2025
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction The Witch Studies Reader edited by Soma Chaudhuri and Jane Ward The past decade has seen a resurgence of the esoteric and the occult into the Western mainstream, often as...