Leadership Changes Supporting Student Success and Technology
Good morning NMC community, I’m writing to share an important leadership transition and several organizational changes that will help position NMC for the future. After more than a decade of service to NMC and more than 30 years in education, Todd Neibauer has...
Remembering George Comden, Member of NMC’s First Graduating Class
Good afternoon NMC community, I’m sad to share that NMC recently lost an important connection to our earliest days. George Comden passed away at the age of 92. George was one of the original 23 graduates in NMC’s first graduating class in 1953 and, until his passing,...
Good news about funding for NMC
Good afternoon NMC community, I have some good news to share about funding for the college, and it’s the result of a lot of careful work behind the scenes over the past couple of years. Over that time, we took a close look at whether Northwestern Michigan College...
11th Annual NMC Hero Race
Dear NMC faculty, staff, and students, Put on your best superhero costume and come support an amazing cause. BUS 231 Professional Communications class has been hard at work this semester rebranding our NMC Hero Race (formally known as the Big Little Hero Race). This...
Remembering Jack Segal
Dear colleagues, I am writing today to share the news of the passing of Jack Segal, a deeply respected member of the NMC community whose influence extended well beyond our campus and into the life of our region. Jack was a retired senior U.S. diplomat who served his...
Remembering Nancy Gray
Dear NMC community, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our colleague and friend Nancy Gray passed away unexpectedly. Nancy was a teacher through and through. For more than 15 years at NMC, she brought extraordinary care and determination to her work,...
Remembering Nancy Gray
Dear NMC students, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that our colleague and instructor Nancy Gray passed away unexpectedly. Nancy was a teacher through and through. For more than 15 years at NMC, she devoted herself to students who often found school...
Letter of intent for Boardman Lake campus sale signed
Dear colleagues, As you know, in December NMC’s Board of Trustees authorized me to negotiate with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians following their initial offer to purchase the Boardman Lake campus. I’m writing to let you know we have now...
Happy Thanksgiving Hawk Owls!
Folks, While I try to bring an attitude of gratitude to work with me every day, Thanksgiving affords a special opportunity to pause and reflect on all that I have to be thankful for. And, while I am grateful for all that you do every day, Thanksgiving affords me a...
Call for 2026 Fellows nominations
The NMC Board of Trustees Fellows Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2026 Northwestern Michigan College "Fellow" award. The Fellow is NMC's highest honor and the following criteria are taken into consideration during the selection process....