Campus News

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

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