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Success story: State invests $630K to modernize R/V Northwestern
Updates will expand workforce training capacity in growing blue economy sector October 21, 2026 NMC has been awarded a $630,876 state grant to modernize its research vessel, a key asset for the college’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute. The funds will be...
Call for 2027 Fellows nominations
The NMC Board of Trustees Fellows Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2027 Northwestern Michigan College "Fellow" award. The Fellow is NMC's highest honor and the following criteria are taken into consideration during the selection process....
NMC students turn classroom learning into community giving this Thanksgiving
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Professional Communications students are working to provide 215 Thanksgiving meal boxes to local families through the 13th annual Business 231 Thanks-for-Giving experiential learning project. The project gives...
International Affairs Forum: Iran, Middle East Instability & National Security
Middle East instability directly shapes American foreign policy, economic stability, and domestic security. As Washington attempts to pivot focus toward Great Power competition with China and Russia, recurring regional crises continue pulling military, intelligence,...
Racing with integrity: Hawk Owls put sportsmanship first
Thanks to the NMC Motorsports Club and their adviser, Wayne Moody, for showing true sportsmanship at the Backwoods Baja race this weekend at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Following the pre-race technical inspection, which the Hawk Owls passed with no issues, an...
Body-doubling study sessions
Hate studying alone? Need a study buddy? Do you enjoy working around others with similar goals? Bring your homework (or anything you need to work on) to the Fireplace Room in the NMC Library from 4:30-6 p.m. on Monday, October 26 so that you can be productive while...
Thanks-for-Giving glow skate
Professional Communications students are hosting a glow skate at Howe Ice Arena from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, November 6! Admission is $10 and skate rentals are an additional $5. The event will feature a bake sale, hot cocoa bar and a prize giveaway, and each attendee will...
NMC students turn classroom learning into community giving this Thanksgiving
TRAVERSE CITY — Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Professional Communications students are working to provide 215 Thanksgiving meal boxes to local families through the 13th annual Business 231 Thanks-for-Giving experiential learning project. The project gives...
International Affairs Forum: Iran, Middle East Instability & National Security
Middle East instability directly shapes American foreign policy, economic stability, and domestic security. As Washington attempts to pivot focus toward Great Power competition with China and Russia, recurring regional crises continue pulling military, intelligence,...
Coffee & Donuts with the President
Start your day with donuts, coffee and conversation with President Nick Nissley. Join him from 8:30–10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17 in the lobby of the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center near the Hawk Owl Café. Stop by, grab a treat and say hello!
Call for 2027 Fellows nominations
The NMC Board of Trustees Fellows Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the 2027 Northwestern Michigan College "Fellow" award. The Fellow is NMC's highest honor and the following criteria are taken into consideration during the selection process....
Join us in celebrating 75 years of NMC
Faculty and Staff, As we have been celebrating NMC’s 75th anniversary throughout this year, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible role this college has played in our region—and on the people who have made that impact possible over the past 75 years. Our...
Preparing NMC for its next chapter
Dear Colleagues, After much thought, Stephen Siciliano has shared his plans to retire in June 2027, concluding an extraordinary career at Northwestern Michigan College. Stephen's own educational journey began at a community college, an experience that shaped the...
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,...
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