Campus News - Northern Maine Community College

Community Colleges’ Partnership Addressing Workforce Needs in Emergency Medical Services

June 11, 2019

When classes begin in fall 2019, eight students may be simultaneously attending classes at Washington County Community College while enrolled at Northern Maine Community College. Thanks to a partnership between these two institutions and funding provided by the Bring College to ME (BCTM) program of the Maine Community College… Read More

Local Doctor Recognized With NMCC President’s Award

June 6, 2019

Aroostook County— During NMCC’s recent graduation ceremony, Dr. Beth Ann Collamore was honored with the 2019 NMCC President’s Award for not only her service as a medical professional, but also for her dedication to the emergency medical services training program at NMCC. Dr. Collamore contributed to the establishment of a… Read More

NMCC Nursing Class of 2019 Celebrates Pinning Ceremony

May 31, 2019

Aroostook County – “With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care,” recited Northern Maine Community College senior nursing students as part of the Nightingale Pledge at the annual Nursing Pinning Ceremony on May 10.… Read More

NMCC Announces Spring 2019 Dean’s List

May 29, 2019

Aroostook County— Northern Maine Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2019 spring semester. Fifty-five students had the distinction of earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average. The College offers 37 associate degree and certificate-level programs, preparing students to either enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or to… Read More

NMCC Celebrates 54th Commencement Exercises

May 17, 2019

Aroostook— Northern Maine Community College celebrated the graduation of nearly 190 students during Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 11 at the Forum. Students from the Arts and Sciences, Business Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Early Childhood Education, Nursing and Allied Health, and Trade and Technical Occupations received their Associates’ Degrees and… Read More

Breaking The Mold: Angelique McDonald

May 14, 2019

By Kent DeMerchant Presque Isle - Angelique McDonald recalls following her father around at work through her middle and high school years. Angelique’s father worked maintenance for several apartment buildings and oversaw multiple repair and remodeling projects. Angelique’s life exposed her to a variety of trades. She helped fix plumbing… Read More

Evening of Excellence Honors NMCC Students

May 2, 2019

Aroostook— Northern Maine Community College celebrated senior achievement during an Evening of Excellence on May 1st to honor students who exemplify the NMCC experience – both in and out of the classroom. Eighteen students were selected – one from each program area – to receive an Academic Achievement… Read More

Announcing NMCC’s “Contagiously Hopeful” Student of the Year

May 1, 2019

Aroostook — On April 24th, 2019 at 11am a large group gathered at Maple Hill Farm in Hallowell, Maine, just outside of Augusta, to witness the presentation of the 2019 Student of the Year awards for the Maine Community College System. Each of the seven community colleges awarded a single… Read More

16th Year Anniversary of Totally Trades Conference

April 4, 2019

Aroostook County – New Ventures Maine is offering a hands-on, day-long event designed to encourage girls to consider careers in fields traditionally filled more predominantly by males. The Totally Trades Conference is expected to bring together approximately 150 participants from schools throughout Aroostook County on Wednesday, April 10, to the… Read More

NM’s New PN Program Begins in Houlton

April 4, 2019

Houlton - In an attempt to fill a gap in the healthcare field in Aroostook and beyond, this spring NMCC launched a new program in Houlton, training Practical Nurses (PN’s). The brand new cohort currently has 15 students enrolled in the 45-week program based out of the Houlton Regional Hospital.… Read More