Campus News

Academic Achievement and Leadership Celebrated at NMCC Phi Theta Kappa Ceremony

March 20, 2026
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

Breaking the Mold: Sarah DeMerchant, Business Administration

March 17, 2026
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

NMCC Students Earn Top Honors at SkillsUSA Maine State Conference

March 16, 2026
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 Donates Heavy-Duty Trucks to Support Commercial Driver Training at Northern Maine Community College

March 13, 2026
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

Breaking the Mold: Erica Crespo, Plumbing and Heating

February 17, 2026
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 Receives Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funding for Electrical and Nursing Training Programs

February 6, 2026
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

NMCC announces fall 2025 Dean’s List

January 5, 2026
Northern Maine Community College has announced the students named to the fall 2025 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the fall 2025 semester. To be eligible, students must earn a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. “Being named to the Dean’s List reflects the dedication, focus… Read More

NMCC Foundation Honors Community Leaders, Students at Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration

November 14, 2025
The Northern Maine Community College Foundation hosted its Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration on Thursday, November 13, bringing together community partners, donors, faculty, staff, students and foundation board members to recognize leadership, service and student achievement.  Foundation Executive Director Nicole Cote, who also serves as NMCC’s dean of economic and workforce development,… Read More

New Workforce Ready Graduates Complete NMCC Mechanized Logging and Forest Trucking Program

November 7, 2025
Fairfield, Maine — Northern Maine Community College, in partnership with the Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast, celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2025 from the Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking program on Thursday afternoon.  The ceremony took place at 1 p.m. in Fairfield, at the Kennebec Valley Community College Alfond Campus, where students were recognized for completing 20 weeks of field-based mechanized… Read More