Campus News

NMCC Practical Nursing Graduates Bridge Skills Gap in Local Healthcare

October 25, 2022
Presque Isle – On Saturday, October 15, 2022, NMCC held a pinning ceremony for the practical nursing (PN) students that began their training in January 2022. The PN program is a 9-month grant-funded certificate program supported by the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan (MJRP). As a fully funded program, tuition,… Read More

NMCC ENROLLMENT SURGES 30%; COLLEGE CITES MULTIPLE FACTORS

October 19, 2022
Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College reported a 31.3% year-over-year increase in Fall enrollment this month, surpassing state and national trends. Nationally, community college enrollment has declined slightly, while other Maine community colleges reported a 12% increase. With growth rates more than double state averages, administrators on campus are facing… Read More

NMCC Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New EMS Education & Training Center

October 17, 2022
Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 14, 2022, during the annual open house, for the new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education & Training Center located on campus in Presque Isle. The 5,000-sq-ft Center provides innovative technology and design to simulate real-life scenarios, creating… Read More

Colleagues Honor Nurse Paula Michaud with Memorial Scholarship

October 11, 2022
  Presque Isle – Revered operating room nurse Paula Michaud passed away unexpectedly on September 11th, 2022, leaving behind colleagues and friends searching for a way to honor her dedication to healthcare in Aroostook County. Michaud served the community for more than 30 years, working at both Cary Medical Center… Read More

NMCC Transfers Historic Chapel Property to Homeless Services of Aroostook

September 19, 2022
  Presque Isle – During its September 2021 meeting, the Maine Community College System (MCCS) Board of Trustees granted a request from Northern Maine Community College to transfer ownership of the former Presque Isle Air Base Chapel to Homeless Services of Aroostook (HSA). The chapel served both protestant and Catholic… Read More

New Hires this Fall at NMCC

September 9, 2022
  Presque Isle – This fall Northern Maine Community College welcomes six new full-time faculty members and two staff members to the team. “We are excited to be starting this year with some incredibly talented new additions to our team,” stated NMCC President Timothy Crowley. “We’re also thrilled to celebrate some… Read More

NMCC Names Nicole Cote as Director of Marketing & Communications

August 19, 2022
  Presque Isle — Northern Maine Community College is pleased to announce Nicole Cote as the new director of marketing and communications, scheduled to begin on Monday, August 29th. Cote brings leadership experience working with non-profits, local governments, the U.S. military, and adult education. “We’re very excited to welcome Nicole… Read More