Campus News

Northern Maine Community College’s Early Childhood Education associate degree program has earned national accreditation, placing it among 185 higher education programs across 36 states currently accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). NMCC was one of six institutions nationwide to receive first-time accreditation during the… Read More

Northern Maine Community College recently celebrated 19 graduates of its Practical Nursing program during a pinning ceremony recognizing the Class of 2026. The ceremony marked the completion of the graduates’ practical nursing education and recognized their preparation to enter the nursing profession. Andrew Gagnon, Nursing Department chair, welcomed graduates and… Read More

The Northern Maine Community College Foundation raised more than $24,400 through its 19th Annual TD Bank Golf Tournament, held July 16 at the Presque Isle Country Club. Proceeds from the event will support student scholarships and initiatives that advance Northern Maine Community College's mission and expand educational opportunities for students. … Read More

Northern Maine Community College's Practical Nursing program has been recognized as one of the top Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs in Maine for 2026 by PracticalNursing.org, earning the No. 3 ranking statewide. PracticalNursing.org is a national resource for nursing education, licensure and career information. Since 2014, the organization has published… Read More

Kaydence Howes, an Ashland District School student who attends Caribou Tech Center and participates in Northern Maine Community College's Early College program, is spending part of her summer at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee as a participant in the Aspirnaut Summer Research Internship. The Aspirnaut Internship is a highly selective… Read More

Northern Maine Community College has announced the students named to the spring 2026 Dean’s List.  The Dean’s List recognizes students who demonstrated strong academic achievement during the spring 2026 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 and… Read More

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