New books for January 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction King by Jonathan Eig In this revelatory new portrait of the preacher and activist who shook the world, Eig gives us an intimate view of the courageous and often...
NMC Turning Point USA chapter launch party
Turning Point at Northwestern Michigan College invites students and community members to attend its official launch party from 5–7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 106/107. This event is open to both NMC students and members...
Success Story: Lasting Legacy. Bold Tomorrow. NMC marks 75 years
January 7, 2026 A community cornerstone was born 75 years ago when Northwestern Michigan College opened its doors, establishing itself as the state’s first community college and a reputation for excellence, innovation and responsiveness that continues today. NMC...
Fall semester Dean’s List students named
TRAVERSE CITY— Northwestern Michigan College congratulates the 1,193 students who made the Dean’s List for the fall 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...
Anchor and Edge: Modernizing for what’s next
At their meeting on December 15, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved the strategic plan as presented. This document summarizes the strategies, objectives, strategic drivers, and the strategic impact statement of Anchor and Edge, NMC’s new strategic plan. In this...
Tacos & Trivia
Welcome back—get ready to kick off the spring semester the right way! Join us for Tacos & Trivia from 3–5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center room, 104/105. Prove your pop culture prowess with fun, socially-focused trivia hosted...
Fitness Center winter break/holiday hours
The Fitness Center will have modified operating hours the next few weeks and will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Monday–Friday. It will be closed Dec. 24–Jan. 1 and will reopen with on Friday, Jan. 2. Normal operating hours will resume Monday, Jan. 12.
Holiday sale at the Dennos Museum store
It’s the perfect time to stop into the Dennos Museum store to do a little holiday gift shopping. The museum and store are open until 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through December 23! Members, NMC employees and students will receive DOUBLE DISCOUNTS at 20% off storewide on...
Ice skating event Jan. 17
NMC Campus Life will host an ice skating event Saturday, Jan. 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center's Howe Arena (1125 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI). Must present a valid NMC ID to participate. This event is free to all NMC students,...
Marine Technology Society holiday party
The Marine Technology Society is hosting a holiday party to celebrate the end of the semester from 4–5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 12 in room 104/105 of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. There will be a Mario Kart and euchre tournament. Pizza, pop and snacks...
New books for December 2025
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction The Exvangelicals by Sarah McCammon Growing up in a deeply evangelical family in the Midwest in the '80s and '90s, Sarah McCammon was strictly taught to fear God, obey...
Success Story: GLCI responds to regional, industry shifts with new certificate
December 3, 2025 Call it shaken or call it stirred, the beverage industry has seen significant consumer shifts over the last five years. No longer are choices limited to wine, beer or soda. Now there’s ciders, seltzers and spirits. There’s specialty...
Versiti blood drive Jan. 22
Versiti is holding a blood drive from 1:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 in the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, room 104/105 on NMC's Front Street Campus. Do your part to help save lives during a vital time of need! Make sure you eat a healthy meal and drink...
The future of NMC: Student proposals
Students in Cathy Warner's ENG111 class have spent the semester researching ways to improve the future of NMC and the NMC experience. Students will be presenting their proposals in 20-minute presentation blocks on: Friday, December 5, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday,...
International Affairs Forum: The True Cost of Defense documentary and panel discussion
On Wednesday, December 10, the International Affairs Forum returns to the Milliken Auditorium with a revealing look at the hidden environmental, social, and economic impacts of U.S. military spending. America's defense budget exceeds $800 billion, but the real cost...