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The following college events and stories have appeared in the media recently. We want to share your media involvement too. Please send information about your NMC-related interview or appearance to publicrelations@nmc.edu<\/a>. If possible, please include a link to the piece and information about where and when it was used.<\/p>\n

Please note access to some stories may be limited by paywalls set up by the media outlet. This includes the Traverse City Record-Eagle, which limits free clicks to five per month. You may also read Record-Eagle articles in the print edition at the NMC Library<\/a>.<\/p>\n

From a coal dock to a Blue Tech hub<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/a>Northern Express<\/em>, Feb. 21
\n
\n<\/span>NMC board to discuss geothermal project funding and campus sale proceeds<\/a><\/strong>
\n9&10 News, Feb. 20<\/p>\n

NMC board to discuss $2 million investment for Freshwater Research Center<\/a><\/strong>
\n9&10 News, Feb. 20<\/p>\n

Great Lakes Maritime Academy seeks influx of Louisiana cadets<\/a><\/strong>
\n9&10 News Feb. 20<\/p>\n

NMC\u2019s enrollment growth streak continues<\/a><\/strong>
\nTicker,<\/em> Feb. 19<\/p>\n

Millions year old fossils on display at the Dennos Museum at NMC<\/a><\/strong>
\nUpNorthLive, Feb. 19<\/p>\n

International Affairs Forum at NMC to explore global issues with hybrid events<\/a><\/strong>
\n9&10 News, Feb 18<\/p>\n

CMU partners with NMC to host forum on critical global issues<\/a><\/strong>
\nCMich News, Feb. 17<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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