Campus News

Northern Maine Community College has developed a one-of-a-kind program to train technicians in the water treatment field. NMCC will be the only college in Maine to offer an Associate Degree in Water Treatment Technology (WTT) as well as certificates in both water and wastewater treatment technologies. According to the industry,… Read More

Higher education is going hi-tech with improved technology in Northern Maine Community College’s interactive classroom. The updates were made in an effort to provide enhanced accessibility for NMCC’s distance education students. “The fully integrated system includes a touch screen computer in the front of the classroom, the smartboard and document… Read More

Wind Power Technology students at Northern Maine Community College now have another high-flying tool in their educational tool kit. NMCC Wind Power Technology Instructor Wayne Kilcollins recently became Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Drone certified to fly drones for business and work. Kilcollins’ new certification will allow him to incorporate his… Read More

Joseph Carrol and Brittni Basu are two of 14 community college students to receive a scholarship from the Maine Real Estate & Development Association Brittni Basu and Joseph Carroll, second-year students at Northern Maine Community College, have each been awarded a $1,250 scholarship from the Maine Real Estate & Development… Read More

Two years ago, Portage, Maine native Cassandra Bolstridge was involved in a devastating car accident. Her car was destroyed and she severely dislocated and shattered her right ankle. She was flown to Eastern Maine Medical Center where she endured a five-hour surgery. She spent the following six months unable to… Read More

During its annual golf tournament in August, not only did the TD Bank/NMCC event raise nearly $28,000 for scholarships, but a special fundraiser that day is now bringing awareness to the issue of autism. A legendary Otey Crisman hickory putter is auctioned following the tournament and the high bidder has… Read More

Thanks to a charitable remainder trust from the late Floyd and Jean Harding, more than $537,000 have been transferred to the Northern Maine Community College Foundation for scholarships.  This fall, 19 students are receiving scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000, and for the spring semester more than $5000 will be… Read More

Northern Maine Community College nursing students are getting more real-world healthcare experience by participating in the upcoming annual free health fair sponsored by The Aroostook Medical Center on Saturday, Oct. 14. at the Aroostook Centre Mall. As part of their teaching project, NMCC nursing students are working with TAMC for the… Read More

Northern Maine Community College will hold Open House 2017 for prospective students and families on Friday, Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the campus on 33 Edgemont Drive in Presque Isle. Visitors are welcome to tour the campus, labs and classrooms in session, see student demonstrations and… Read More