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Thanks to everyone who contributed to NMC earning Military-Friendly school status this year,The award was based on<\/a> NMC\u2019s performance in multiple categories of service to military and veteran students. The most heavily weighted, at 30 percent each, are military student support and retention, and graduation and career outcomes. NMC was one of only two community colleges in Michigan to earn the distinction. Read the news release<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

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Who’s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at publicrelations@nmc.edu<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanks to everyone who contributed to NMC earning Military-Friendly school status this year,The award was based on NMC\u2019s performance in multiple categories of service to military and veteran students. The most heavily weighted, at 30 percent each, are military student support and retention, and graduation and career outcomes. 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