Campus News

NMCC Students Earn Top Honors at SkillsUSA Maine Championship

March 19, 2025

BANGOR, Maine - Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) students competed at the SkillsUSA Maine Championships on March 13-14, earning medals in welding and electrical construction wiring. The competition took place at multiple locations in Bangor, including Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC), United Technologies Center (UTC), the Cross Insurance Center,… Read More

NMCC Faculty Dr. Patrick Wiley Named 2024 EPA Regional Wastewater Trainer of the Year

February 6, 2025

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New England Office has recognized Dr. Patrick Wiley, Water Treatment Technology Faculty at Northern Maine Community College (NMCC), as the 2024 EPA Regional Wastewater Trainer of the Year. Dr. Wiley was one of only two individuals across New England to receive this prestigious award,… Read More

DOUG BINSFELD APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF NORTHERN MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

January 21, 2025

AUGUSTA Maine — The Board of Trustees of the Maine Community College System (MCCS) has confirmed the recommendation of MCCS President David Daigler and appointed Dr. Doug Binsfeld as the next president of Northern Maine Community College. He will begin in April. Binsfeld currently serves as the vice president for… Read More

NMCC Announces Fall 2024 Dean’s List

January 2, 2025

Northern Maine Community College has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester, recognizing 234 students for their outstanding academic achievements. To qualify, students must attain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher, with 72 students earning special distinction for achieving a GPA above 3.85. “These students… Read More

NMCC Celebrates Seven Graduates of Accelerated Nursing Program, Addressing Critical Workforce Shortage

December 18, 2024

Northern Maine Community College held a pinning ceremony on Friday, December 13, to celebrate the achievements of seven graduates from the accelerated associate degree in nursing (ADN) RN program. Family and friends gathered in the Edmunds Conference Center on campus to honor the graduates. The graduating class of December 2024… Read More

NMCC Celebrates Graduation of 2024 MLOFT Cohort, Highlighting Future of Maine’s Logging Industry

November 18, 2024

FAIRFIELD, ME — Northern Maine Community College (NMCC), in partnership with the Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of the Northeast, is proud to announce the graduation of ten students from the 2024 Mechanized Logging Operations & Forest Trucking (MLOFT) program. This milestone marks the culmination of 20 weeks of intensive, hands-on… Read More

NMCC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Welcomes New Members During Fall Induction Ceremony

October 31, 2024

Northern Maine Community College's Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) held its Fall Induction Ceremony on Tuesday, October 29, welcoming a new group of high-achieving students into the distinguished international honor society. The ceremony, held on the NMCC campus, celebrated the academic accomplishments of its new members,… Read More

NMCC Hosts Successful Open House, Welcoming Nearly 400 Attendees from Aroostook County

October 23, 2024

Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) held its annual Open House event on Friday, October 18th, attracting nearly 400 high school students and chaperones from Aroostook County and surrounding areas. The NMCC campus bustled with activity as visitors participated in guided tours and attended information sessions designed to introduce the college's… Read More

NMCC’s 9% Enrollment Increase Contributes to Record Community College Enrollment in Maine

October 21, 2024

PRESQUE ISLE, ME — Fall enrollment at Northern Maine Community College is up 9%, contributing to the Maine Community College System’s historic high of over 20,000 students statewide. “This growth shows what happens when you make higher education affordable, relevant, and accessible,” said Angela Buck, Interim President of Northern Maine… Read More

BREAKING THE MOLD: JORDON SANDSTROM, NURSING

October 10, 2024

Jordon Sandstrom is currently a second-year nursing student at Northern Maine Community College. Jordon has a long-time interest in nursing, inspired by family role models in the medical field. He chose NMCC to pursue his goals after hearing from several graduates that the program gave them great experience and practice… Read More