{"id":168592,"date":"2026-08-10T11:42:55","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=168592"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T15:42:55","slug":"statewide-award-for-stephen-siciliano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=168592","title":{"rendered":"Statewide award for Stephen Siciliano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to Stephen Siciliano, named the Michigan Community College Association\u2019s 2026 Outstanding Staff member at the organization\u2019s conference last week. As NMC\u2019s chief academic officer for the last 30 years and a 41-year career of extraordinary dedication, we\u2019re so proud his service to students, faculty and community was recognized as stellar in the entire state.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-style: none; border-top: dotted 5px; color: #008365;\" \/>\n<p><strong>Who&#8217;s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? 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