Campus News - Northern Maine Community College

Northern Maine Community College honors students, faculty at Night of Excellence

April 23, 2026

Northern Maine Community College recognized student and faculty achievement during its annual Night of Excellence ceremony held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in the Edmunds Conference Center. The event brought together students, faculty, staff and families to celebrate academic excellence, leadership, and contributions to the NMCC community. Joshua Scheff, a student in network administration and cybersecurity, was named Student… Read More

Joshua Scheff earns Northern Maine Community College’s highest student honor

April 13, 2026

Joshua Scheff, a student in Northern Maine Community College’s Network Administration and Cybersecurity program, has been named Student of the Year in recognition of his academic excellence, leadership and service to the campus community. Each year, one student from each of Maine’s seven community colleges is selected for the honor and recognized… Read More

Breaking the Mold: Brittany Bragg, Structural Welding

April 2, 2026

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

Strong Turnout Marks 2026 Job Fair at NMCC

March 27, 2026

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

NMCC nursing program ranked No. 2 in Maine for 2025

March 24, 2026

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

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