Campus News

NMCC to Broadcast Fall Open House in Partnership with Local Television

October 23, 2020

Presque Isle – In an effort to minimize the community’s exposure to COVID-19, Northern Maine Community College has decided to deliver their annual open house event in an unconventional format this year—via television networks NBC, CBS, and FOX, through a partnership with local station WAGM. Open House is traditionally an… Read More

NMCC Nursing Seniors Receive Generous Financial Incentive

October 2, 2020

Presque Isle – Through the generosity of NMCC Foundation donor Mary Smith, each second-year nursing student will receive up to $800 for nursing program testing fees paid during the 2020-2021 academic year. This includes all testing expenses in preparation for and including the cost of the National Council Licensure Examination… Read More

New leaders emerge at NMCC

September 18, 2020

Aroostook County — Four employees at Northern Maine Community College started new positions this academic year in the roles of registrar, assistant director of financial aid, academic dean, and department chair for nursing, simulation, and allied health. These internal promotions promise continued excellence and exciting change for students and… Read More

NMCC Physics Instructor Achieves Doctorate

September 4, 2020

Presque Isle – This summer NMCC Physics Instructor Shari Ward completed her EdD in performance improvement leadership through Capella University, placing her among the 1% of Aroostook adults with doctorate-level education. “Striving for this degree was important to me, and I’ve achieved it,” Ward said. “No matter how great we… Read More

New Hires this Fall at NMCC

September 4, 2020

Presque Isle – This fall Northern Maine Community College welcomes two new full-time faculty members, and one staff member to the team. “Each of these team members brings a level of expertise and insight that we depend on to maintain our position as a leader in higher education, and… Read More

NMCC Awarded $294,722 to Help Low-Income, First-Generation, and Students with Disabilities Succeed in College

August 12, 2020

Federal TRIO/Student Support Services grant awarded every five years. Presque Isle – The U.S. Department of Education announced that Northern Maine Community College will receive a federal TRIO/Student Support Services (SSS) grant of $294,722 to help more students succeed in and graduate from college. NMCC first received this grant… Read More

Virtual Info Night Tuesday 8/11

August 7, 2020

If you or anyone you know has questions about continuing your education or leveling-up your career, join NMCC Director of Admissions Wendy Bradstreet for this live-streamed Q&A event on Tuesday, August 11th! Wendy will be discussing unique NMCC programs, what to expect during COVID-19 on campus, and why developing skills… Read More

Historic Air Base Buildings Coming Down on NMCC Campus

August 4, 2020

Presque Isle — Two of the last remaining buildings from the historic Presque Isle Air Base are being dismantled this summer on Northern Maine Community College campus. The buildings, located in the northwest portion of campus, have been used as a student senate lounge, bookstore, and most recently, a maintenance… Read More

NMCC RELEASES FRAMEWORK FOR FALL INSTRUCTION

July 9, 2020

Presque Isle — The Northern Maine Community College staff is making plans to ensure a safe and productive start to the upcoming fall semester, which will begin as planned on August 31st. The planning is guided by two important principles: safety for students, faculty, and staff; and the delivery of… Read More

NMCC Receives Bus Redirected from PI Loop

July 8, 2020

Aroostook — This month Northern Maine Community College received a mini passenger bus as a donation from the discontinued local transportation organization, PI Loop. The 16-passenger vehicle, which will be wrapped in the college’s colors and logo, will serve multiple purposes on campus and in the greater Aroostook community.… Read More