News and information for employees, students, alumni and friends of Northwestern Michigan College
Employee anniversaries – March
The following employees are celebrating an anniversary soon. Please join us in congratulating them! James Coughlin – Science & Math instructor – 39 years Lindsey Dicksinson – Director of Student Success & Retention – 15 years Patricia Coy – Custodian – 15...
Kudos!
Kudos to Emily Crull! Emily has recently gone above and beyond in providing support to our department. She laid out an entirely new webpage that was needed for a tight turnaround while her team was short-staffed – and it looks fantastic! She has also created extensive...
Celebrating new chapters
These colleagues have moved on to a new chapter in their lives. We wish them the very best as they navigate a new adventure, and we thank them for their time and dedication to NMC! Gabriella Baldino, supplemental employee – Food Service Front of House Andre Dean,...
Welcome our newest hires!
These employees recently started working at the college. Let's welcome them to the NMC community! Bee Kelly, student employee – Ceramic Studio Lab Assistant Kim Ockert, supplemental employee – Test Proctor Charlotte Davis, supplemental employee – Banquet Server....
Volunteers sought for A Taste of Success
Want a front-row seat to the hottest ticket in town? We are looking for volunteers for the annual A Taste of Success on Friday, April 24 at the Hagerty Center. We’d love to have you on the team! From greeting guests to helping with our high-energy Heads or Tails game...
NMC Nursing program informational sessions
Pre-nursing students are invited to attend one of the upcoming program informational sessions. Representatives from Admissions will discuss the steps to getting accepted into NMC's Nursing program. Topics include how to apply to the program, how to register for the...
NMC Jazz Lab Band and student vocalists to perform at The Alluvion
The NMC Jazz Lab Band and vocalists from NMC's music program will join the Jeff Haas Trio for an evening of performances from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at The Alluvion. The roster is part of the Alluvion's weekly Jazz 4 All series. NMC students will be singing...
New books for March 2026
To find these selections and many other new titles, see the NMC library catalog. New Non-Fiction That Librarian by Amanda Jones One of the things small town librarian Amanda Jones values most about books is how they can affirm a young person's sense of self. So in...
Success Story: Commitment Scholarship expands access
March 4, 2026 The NMC Commitment Scholarship is vastly expanding the ranks of eligible first-generation college students this spring, increasing the impact of a unique college access opportunity that began more than thirty years ago. Starting with the high school...
Faculty Excellence Award nominations
Have you had instructors this semester who you feel really excelled? NMC has a way for you to recognize those instructors: Nominate them for a Faculty Excellence Award! Award criteria includes teaching excellence, supportive relationship with students, innovation in...
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...
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