Campus News

Brittany never imagined herself following a traditional college path. After completing high school online, her parents encouraged her to continue her education, and she enrolled at Maine Maritime Academy for engineering. After one semester, she realized it was not the right fit. Following a medical separation from the Navy due… Read More

More than 600 job seekers attended the 2026 Job Fair at Northern Maine Community College, marking the largest turnout in recent years.  Participants included current NMCC students, alumni, local high school students, and members of the broader community. Attendees connected with nearly 70 employers representing a wide range of industries, including health care, skilled trades,… Read More

Northern Maine Community College’s registered nursing program has been ranked No. 2 in Maine for 2025 by NursingExplorer.com, a national education resource that evaluates nursing programs based on graduate success on licensure examinations.  The NMCC program earned the recognition with a 96.60% weighted average pass rate on the National Council… Read More

Northern Maine Community College hosted the Spring 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony for the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, recognizing the academic achievement and leadership potential of newly inducted student members. Established in 1918 by Missouri two-year college presidents, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor… Read More

As a fully online student at Northern Maine Community College, Sarah DeMerchant brings a unique perspective to the Business Administration program. She chose NMCC knowing the skills and knowledge gained through the program would create a strong foundation for a wide range of career opportunities. Now a senior, Sarah is… Read More

Students from Northern Maine Community College earned top honors at the 2026 SkillsUSA Maine State Leadership and Skills Conference, posting strong results in competitive events that showcased technical skill and workforce readiness in high-demand trades. In Electrical Construction Wiring (college division), Electrical Construction and Maintenance student Robbie Poiesz earned a… Read More

Dead River Company, northern New England’s largest home heating provider, recently donated two heavy-duty trucks to Northern Maine Community College’s (NMCC) commercial driving academy, further strengthening the company’s longstanding support for workforce development across Maine. The latest contribution brings the total number of vehicles Dead River Company has donated to… Read More

Erica Crespo has always had an interest in the trades. When she decided to continue her college education, the Plumbing and Heating Program at Northern Maine Community College felt like a natural fit. Now in her last semester of the program, Erica reflects on her positive experiences with her instructors,… Read More

Northern Maine Community College has received nearly $2 million in federal funding to expand and modernize workforce training programs in industrial electrical technology and nursing as part of the federal budget package signed by President Donald Trump. The funding includes $1.3 million to support workforce training through equipment purchases and… Read More