Campus News

New NMCC students to participate in upcoming orientation sessions

August 5, 2021

Presque Isle - This month NMCC aims to familiarize incoming students with both the campus and the college experience during a series of orientation sessions offered both in-person and online. “Participating in new student orientation ensures students start off on the right foot," said Matthew Grillo, NMCC’s dean of students. "It's… Read More

NMCC to host College Info Night in Presque Isle; Course registration fee waived for attendees

July 30, 2021

Aroostook - Northern Maine Community College will host College Info Night on Thursday, August 5. The session is designed to inform area residents interested in learning about their options for higher education and training offered by the college. The event will take place from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the… Read More

Free Family Cooking classes to be offered

July 20, 2021

Presque Isle, Maine (July 19, 2021) — With the busy schedules of families these days, fast food often becomes a convenient, and sadly unhealthy, norm for many. Northern Light AR Gould Hospital, the Aroostook County Action Program, and Northern Maine Community College are joining forces to offer a healthier alternative… Read More

NMCC Recognized for Tobacco-Free Achievements

June 9, 2021

Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College is among 11 Maine institutions of higher education celebrated for leadership through an annual gold star standards of excellence program. The annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence Institutions of Higher Education Awardees have been announced for 2021. The program of the MaineHealth Center… Read More

NMCC Announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List

June 4, 2021

Aroostook County—Northern Maine Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2021 spring semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2 grade-point-average (GPA) or above. While 178 students earned a place on the list, 58 students had the distinction of earning above a… Read More

Matthew Grillo Named Dean of Students at NMCC

June 2, 2021

Presque Isle — Northern Maine Community College recently announced Matthew Grillo as the new dean of students. Mr. Grillo joins the College after ten years with the Maine School of Science and Mathematics, a residential magnet school in Limestone ranked #2 nationally by US News and World Report. During… Read More

NMCC Wellness Center Opening June 1st

May 20, 2021

Aroostook County – After 16 months of limited operations due to COVID-19, the Northern Maine Community College’s Rodney Smith Wellness Center is excited to announce that the fitness facilities will fully open to the community on June 1st. The center will continue to follow State of Maine preventative guidelines for… Read More

Auto Tech Program to Begin Fall with Improved Equipment

May 13, 2021

Aroostook County – Northern Maine Community College’s automotive technology program will begin the fall 2021 semester with a significant upgrade to their lab equipment. This spring, with funds from the trade department, the program purchased a premium Hunter Hawkeye auto lift with adjoining alignment system, similar to what graduates… Read More

NMCC to Host Virtual Commencement May 8th

April 30, 2021

Presque Isle — Northern Maine Community College will premiere its 56th annual commencement ceremony on Facebook and YouTube Saturday, May 8th at 10am to celebrate this year’s graduating class. The ceremony features speeches by NMCC Student of the Year Caleb McManus, retiring Dean of Students Dr. William Egeler, Maine Community… Read More

NMCC Secures Grant for $1M EMS Simulation Lab Expansion

April 15, 2021

Presque Isle - Construction will soon be underway at Northern Maine Community College to develop an emergency medical service simulation lab. The expansion is part of an ongoing effort to use simulated environments to provide near real-world experiences to students in supervised training settings. Leading institutions use advanced simulation technology… Read More