Campus News

Northern Maine Community College celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 on Saturday during the College’s 61st commencement ceremony, awarding degrees and certificates to more than 200 graduates.  For the first time in over a decade, commencement ceremonies returned to the NMCC campus, with graduates, families, faculty, staff, and… Read More

Northern Maine Community College honored members of its Nursing Class of 2026 during the annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony held Friday, May 8, recognizing graduates for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to the nursing profession.  Family members, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to recognize the accomplishments of the graduating class and… Read More

Allison Folsom, MSN, RN, CNEpv, nursing faculty and Practical Nursing coordinator at Northern Maine Community College, has been named the college’s 2026 Faculty Member of the Year, an honor selected by students in recognition of excellence in teaching and mentorship.  Folsom earned her associate degree in nursing from NMCC in 2019,… Read More

Northern Maine Community College is introducing three new academic programs beginning this fall, developed in direct response to feedback from regional industry partners and designed to prepare students for in-demand careers.  The new offerings include a Certified Dietary Manager certificate, a Tech Prep certificate, and an Administrative Professional associate in applied science.… Read More

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, 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

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