Success story: Studying abroad yields broader perspectives
April 26, 2017 Before Paige Harrigan experienced her first study abroad trip in 2015, she had traveled fairly extensively, to Hawaii, Mexico and Caribbean islands. But that Costa Rica experience, including a home stay with two non-English speaking families and visit...
Q&A with the largest field of NMC board candidates since 1990
September 30, 2020 Six newcomers and one incumbent are vying for three seats on NMC’s Board of Trustees this November, the largest field in 30 years. The top three vote-getters will serve six-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2021. We asked each candidate to answer...
Success Story: Textbook heroes save students six figures in a single semester
October 28, 2015 NMC students pocketed an extra $137,000 this semester thanks to instructors using free and low-cost textbooks. Led by Osterlin Library director Tina Ulrich, NMC is piloting an experiment in Open Educational Resources this semester. Ten instructors...
Success story: Hawk Owls soaring
September 11, 2019 One-third of the region’s 40 under 40 winners have something in common beyond being young professionals who positively influence their community — they’ve attended classes at NMC. Thirteen of the region’s 40 most influential...
Success Story: Writing Center expands to meet student demand
January 25, 2017 From left to right, Writing Center reader Zachary Harrington, coordinator Megan Ward, readers Carrie Dunklow and Diane BairAfter the busiest fall semester in NMC Writing & Reading Center history, students returning to the second floor of Scholars...
Success story: Police Academy anticipates enrollment boost
October 26, 2022 A new, $30 million state scholarship fund to train more police officers is coinciding with major changes to NMC’s Police Academy, setting up an enrollment to employment pipeline that will ultimately benefit community safety. Announced last week,...
Success 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...
14th Annual Career Fair
TRAVERSE CITY — Employers are invited to register for Northwestern Michigan College's 14th annual career fair, to be held March 5 at the Hagerty Center on the Great Lakes Campus. The event runs from 3–6 p.m. Employers will have the opportunity to recruit...
Great Lakes Maritime Academy cadets to depart on two training cruises with increased safety protocols
TRAVERSE CITY — Cadets at Northwestern Michigan College’s Great Lakes Maritime Academy (GLMA) will soon depart on training cruises with increased safety protocols in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thursday, July 2, 12 GLMA cadets, and one faculty...
Incumbent, two newcomers elected to Board of Trustees
TRAVERSE CITY — Rachel Johnson, Laura Oblinger and Ken Warner were elected to six-year terms on the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees Tuesday, in an election that attracted the largest slate of candidates in 30 years. Rachel Johnson(click for...
Virtual astronomy viewing celebrates Sleeping Bear Dunes anniversary
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College's J.H Rogers Observatory will partner with the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society and host a virtual astronomical viewing session Friday, Sept. 25, celebrating Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's 50th...
“A Century of Gender Justice Activism” virtual discussion
NOTE: The Oct. 16 event featuring Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has been canceled. TRAVERSE CITY — Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and several academic speakers will appear at four virtual events this fall commemorating the centennial...
Water conferences showcase college’s expertise
TRAVERSE CITY — Showcasing its expertise in water issues, Northwestern Michigan College will virtually co-host two major professional water conferences in the coming weeks. First, in conjunction with the Marine Technology Society, NMC will host Great Lakes...
Success Story: Orchards, vineyards, fields and classrooms host innovative training
May 24, 2017 Brandon Krohn of Bad Axe was one of eight students to take part in uncrewed aerial systems in agriculture training at NMC’s facility in Yuba.Future farmers from around the state converged in Traverse City this month for the culmination of a...
NMC to participate in free tuition program for front-line workers
TRAVERSE CITY — Front-line workers may receive a scholarship to attend NMC free of charge starting in January through the Futures for Frontliners program unveiled today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Futures for Frontliners offers Michiganders who worked in...