Student News & Events
News and information for students of Northwestern Michigan CollegeSuccess Story: Condensed format, new vehicles and equipment on the radar
May 25, 2022 After three straight years of a 100-percent state exam pass rate and employment rate, NMC’s Police Academy program is planning big changes that will allow it to double enrollment and help fill a shortage of police and law enforcement officers...
COVID-19 dashboard paused
As of May 23, 2022, NMC's COVID-19 response team has decided to pause updates to the cases on campus dashboard for the summer semester, when the on-campus population ebbs significantly. The spread of COVID-19 on campus has slowed greatly since the winter months. Cases...
Articulation agreement to encourage carpentry careers
TRAVERSE CITY – As career opportunities boom for carpenters and other skilled trades workers, NMC will sign an articulation agreement with the Michigan Statewide Carpenters and Millwright Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund on Wednesday, May 25 at the Aero...
Articulation agreement to encourage carpentry careers
TRAVERSE CITY – As career opportunities boom for carpenters and other skilled trades workers, NMC will sign an articulation agreement with the Michigan Statewide Carpenters and Millwright Joint Apprenticeship and Training Fund on Wednesday, May 25 at the Aero...
Welcome Wednesday Kickoff Picnic
We are getting the summer socializing started with a Welcome Wednesday Kickoff Picnic on Wednesday, June 1 from 4—7p.m. Meet us by the basketball courts outside East Hall for basketball, volleyball, yard games, food, music, giveaways and more! Bring your family and...
Training ship State of Michigan departs May 21
TRAVERSE CITY — Forty-two cadets from Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Maritime Academy plus a chef intern from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute will depart aboard the T/S State of Michigan on the first of three training phases this Saturday,...
Training ship State of Michigan departs May 21
TRAVERSE CITY — Forty-two cadets from Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Maritime Academy plus a chef intern from the Great Lakes Culinary Institute will depart aboard the T/S State of Michigan on the first of three training phases this Saturday,...
Welcome Wednesdays: Open House
Our Welcome Wednesdays Open House event series is kicking off June 1! You are invited to join us during our Welcome Wednesdays Open House events. We'll have staff on hand to help with: Registering for classes Talking about possible careers or majors How to make sure...
Outdoor social spaces on campus
This week's Hawk Owl Helpers and Heros shout-out goes to Cathy Warner and her English 112 class, which took on improving campus outdoor spaces and seating as an experiential learning project during the spring semester. They successfully wrote for grant funds and...
FAA: Mechanical issue at fault in emergency landing
TRAVERSE CITY — Initial fact-finding by the Federal Aviation Administration has determined that a mechanical issue with an NMC plane forced an aviation student and flight instructor to make an emergency landing at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center on...
FAA: Mechanical issue at fault in emergency landing
TRAVERSE CITY — Initial fact-finding by the Federal Aviation Administration has determined that a mechanical issue with an NMC plane forced an aviation student and flight instructor to make an emergency landing at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center on...
International Affairs Forum takes on cybersecurity
How can individuals protect themselves from hackers? How do companies deal with ransomware attacks? How do government agencies respond to ongoing threats by bad actors — and importantly, what are the ramifications for our national security? International Affairs Forum...
West Hall is now the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center
As announced last summer, West Hall is now the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center. As a reminder, the building abbreviation has changed from WH to IC, and will appear that way in class schedules and on campus maps.
Success Story: Study abroad returns
May 11, 2022 NMC resumes its place as a leader in short-term study abroad experiences, with 50 students from multiple academic areas traveling to the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Colombia this spring. NMC study abroad students in Parma, ItalyNMC students...
Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the NMC Library
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, the NMC library has compiled a list of books, films and podcasts for you to enjoy throughout the month of May. FICTION The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen The winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction,...