Campus News

NMCC Foundation Awards Instructional Technology Endowment Grants

April 1, 2016
New educational equipment is being funded for NMCC programs thanks to an endowment established through the NMCC Foundation. The Investing in Innovation Fund has purchased equipment that may not otherwise be funded through College department budgets. This year the endowment is funding three projects worth more than $4200 dollars. The… Read More

Breaking the Mold – April

March 30, 2016
Enthusiastic, motivated, and hard-working are just a few words that describe NMCC student Cheryl Murchison. Cheryl has worked in the food industry for over 15 years as a waitress, supervisor, and manager at two local restaurants. She has worked in various areas of the restaurant business including working as the… Read More

NMCC College Success Rate Climbs Higher

March 23, 2016
The percentage of graduates from Northern Maine Community College who are employed, continuing their education or both is on the rise.  According to the 2015 Graduate Survey Report taken 6 months after graduation, 83% are employed and that number jumps to 97% when you add those who are continuing their… Read More

Breaking the Mold – March

March 1, 2016
NMCC Computer and Network Technology (CNT) student Winona Christnot-Peters has always been intrigued by computers and how they work. An avid video gamer, Winona noticed that her computer wasn’t working satisfactorily while playing an online game. “My frustration and not having the money to pay someone to fix it led… Read More

Northern Maine Community College Foundation Elects New Chair

February 29, 2016
Aroostook County – Gregg Collins of Caribou has been elected chairman of the Northern Maine Community College Foundation.  The Foundation is a non-profit organization which raises and distributes funds to help NMCC meet its commitment to provide superior educational opportunities. Much of the funding is in the form of scholarships.… Read More

NMCC 2016 Job Fair

February 29, 2016
Join us for the largest Job Fair in Aroostook County! Over 50 businesses and organizations will be on site, looking for potential employees. Spruce up your resume and join us from 9am - 1pm on Thursday, March 10th in the NMCC gymnasium! Click here to find the most current list… Read More

Breaking the Mold – February

February 3, 2016
It’s the adrenaline rush that Northern Maine Community College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) student Angela LaPlante experiences when she is dispatched to a scene that motivates her to do her job. “It’s like detective work. You need to investigate and figure things out”, referring to the amount of problem solving… Read More

NMCC Instructors Present Research at National Conference

February 2, 2016
Faculty members from Northern Maine Community College presented their published paper on retention during a national symposium in Florida. Dr. Lynne Nelson Manion and Jennifer Graham were invited to the National Symposium on Student Retention which focuses on sharing current research and strategies on student success from enrollment through graduation.… Read More

NMCC Dean’s List for the 2015 Fall Semester

January 28, 2016
Northern Maine Community College has released its Dean’s List for the College’s 2015 fall semester.  One hundred and fifty-nine full-time students achieved a 3.20 average or better; 39 of these students were named to high honors with a grade point average of 3.85 or better. Twenty-two students had the distinction… Read More

NMCC program featured in case study

January 25, 2016
Recently, NMCC was featured in a case study completed by Edgecam. Dean Duplessis, Precision Machining Technology Program Instructor, provides an excellent overview of how the program utilizes Edgecam technology to provide student with a cutting-edge learning experience. Click here to read the case study.   Read More