Campus News

Father and Son Share Milestone at NMCC Graduation

May 18, 2018
It is not unusual for Northern Maine Community College to have students who are parents graduating on the same day as their children. In fact, at this years’ Commencement Exercises, two mothers graduated on the same day as their sons. There was another parent and son pair, however, that made… Read More

NMCC Celebrates 53rd Commencement Exercises

May 14, 2018
Northern Maine Community College celebrated the graduation of 190 students during Commencement Exercises on Saturday, May 12 at the Forum. Students from the Arts and Sciences, Business Technology, Emergency Medical Services, Nursing and Allied Health, and Trade and Technical Occupations received their Associates’ Degrees and certificates from 37 programs. College… Read More

Nursing Class of 2018 Celebrates Pinning Ceremony

May 14, 2018
“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 11. Twenty-four nursing graduates… Read More

Evening of Excellence Honors NMCC Students

May 9, 2018
Northern Maine Community College celebrated senior achievement during an Evening of Excellence on May 2 to honor students that exemplify the NMCC experience – both in and out of the classroom. “I want to congratulate you on your success and to let you know, we are all very proud of… Read More

Aroostook House of Comfort Honors NMCC Nursing Students

May 2, 2018
Northern Maine Community College Nursing students participated in a reception on April 24 at the Aroostook House of Comfort as part of a room dedication in their honor. The NMCC Nursing students have a special interest in the end-of-life/hospice care facility which was built to accommodate dying patients and their… Read More

Creative Writers’ Reading Series a Success

May 1, 2018
In celebration of Community College Month and National Poetry Month, Northern Maine Community College hosted its annual Creative Writers’ Reading Series held throughout the month of April. Creative Writing students participated in the events by reading from their original works, which included various pieces of poetry, fiction and non-fiction. The… Read More

Blaine Woman Honored as Student of the Year

April 30, 2018
Northern Maine Community College has awarded Elizabeth “Betsy” Allen with its highest student honor as the 2018 Student of the Year. Allen, along with one student from each of the other six community college campuses, was recognized at a ceremony in Augusta on April 25 hosted by the Maine Community… Read More

BREAKING THE MOLD: Lakeisha St. John

April 27, 2018
NMCC Automotive Collision Repair (ACR) student and Limestone, Maine native Lakeisha St. John is a risk-taker who isn’t afraid to try something new. In high school, she attended the Caribou Regional Technology Center (CRTC) where she studied residential construction during her sophomore and junior year. She recalls walking by the… Read More

15th Year Anniversary of Totally Trades Conference

April 18, 2018
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 will bring together over 100 participants from schools throughout Aroostook County on Wednesday, April 25, on the Northern Maine Community College campus.… Read More