Campus News - Northern Maine Community College

Automotive Technology Program receives vehicle donation from Darling’s Auto Group in Bangor

December 13, 2019

Presque Isle - Northern Maine Community College’s Automotive Technology Program received a diesel TDI Volkswagen Jetta from Darling’s Auto Group of Bangor, during the company’s TDI Taco Tuesday event, which aims to raise awareness about the diesel model. According to Robert Kaiser, automotive instructor at NMCC, the addition of this… Read More

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

December 6, 2019

Aroostook - Northern Maine Community College will host College Info Night in Presque Isle on December 10th, one week later than originally planned due to weather. The session is designed to inform area residents interested in learning about their options for higher education and training offered by the college. The… Read More

NMCC Announces Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony in Houlton

December 4, 2019

Aroostook - Northern Maine Community College is pleased to announced that 15 students who have completed the practical nursing certificate program will be honored at a Pinning Ceremony on Saturday, December 14. The event marks the graduation of the first class of practical nurses from NMCC since launching the program… Read More

Foundation Dinner Announces Sandstrom as New Chair

November 13, 2019

Aroostook County – After a year of unprecedented scholarship disbursements and ongoing campus renovations, the Northern Maine Community College Foundation recently celebrated its success at an annual dinner held on the Presque Isle campus. In addition to celebrating the year’s accomplishments, the evening also marked the conclusion of Jeff Pangburn’s… Read More

3D Anatomy Table to Enhance Scientific Learning at NMCC

November 8, 2019

Aroostook County – Northern Maine Community College has acquired a virtual anatomy table for use in allied health and science courses. Touted as “the most technologically advanced 3D anatomy visualization system for anatomy and physiology education,” NMCC joins the ranks of the world’s leading medical schools and institutions including The… Read More

EMS department chair AJ Gagnon named president of OMNE

October 9, 2019

Aroostook County — This month Andrew (AJ) Gagnon, department chair of NMCC’s emergency medical services department, was named president of the Organization of Maine Nursing Executives, or OMNE. Prior to accepting formal nomination, Gagnon served as OMNE’s secretary for three years while simultaneously co-chairing both the organization’s Annual Summit and… Read More

NMCC Announces New Esports Team and Command Center

October 7, 2019

Aroostook County — On October 18th, during the annual Open House event on campus, NMCC will unveil its new esports gaming command center, home to the Falcons, and begin recruitment for the upcoming season. Esports refers to the rapidly growing field of competitive video gaming, which includes a spectrum from… Read More

NMCC Open House October 18th

September 20, 2019

Aroostook County – Northern Maine Community College will hold Open House 2019 for prospective students and families on Friday, Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the campus on 33 Edgemont Drive in Presque Isle. Check-in will be held at the lobby of the Smith Wellness Center. Visitors… Read More

NMCC continues tuition-free practical nurse training to address nursing shortage

September 16, 2019

Presque Isle - In 2017 Northern Maine Community College received approval for the establishment of a practical nursing program to address the growing concern regarding the need to expand Maine’s long-term care workforce. The first cohort of fifteen students from southern Aroostook will complete the program in December. In a… Read More