Campus News

Breaking the Mold — April

April 14, 2015

By: Lori Smith, Student Support Career Specialist When NMCC Automotive Collision Repair (ACR) student Cassandra Lunney started planning for college, she initially considered pursuing a career in the medical field and had an interest in nursing. Cassandra knew she wanted a career that was financially rewarding and believed she needed… Read More

NMCC and UMFK to Sign Agreement Easing Path to Bachelor’s Degree in Business

April 14, 2015

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) and Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) have entered into a unique agreement that will focus on providing graduates of NMCC in technical, trade and allied health areas the opportunity to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management in a shortened period of… Read More

Automotive Programs Prepare Students to Handle Maine Winters

April 9, 2015

The harsh conditions of Maine winters certainly takes its toll on automobiles – which is a perfect environment for Northern Maine Community College’s Automotive Technology and Automotive Collision Repair programs. NMCC’s Automotive Collision Repair is the only collegiate auto collision repair program in northern New England. The hands-on approach to… Read More

NMCC Scholars Honored

April 3, 2015

Two Northern Maine Community College students are among 13 students from across the state named to the 2015 All-Maine Academic Team for two-year colleges. Samantha Buck of Easton and Joshua Pike of Caribou were honored yesterday at a ceremony hosted by the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees in… Read More

Breaking the Mold – January

January 15, 2015

by Lori Smith, Student Support Career Specialist Meet Jennifer Belanger, a senior in the computer electronics program at NMCC. From the time she was a child, computers have always been a part of Jennifer’s life. In fact, she was only four years old when she used her first computer. Her… Read More

Smith Wellness Center Names New Director

January 15, 2015

Northern Maine Community College has named its Director of the new Smith Wellness Center. Tom Richard, formerly the Director of Housing and Residential Life and the Human Resource Manager for NMCC, will assume his new position in February. “We are thrilled to have someone of Tom’s ability and commitment to establish and facilitate programs and activities at our new wellness center,” said Timothy Crowley, President of Northern Maine Community College. “As a long-time employee and avid wellness proponent, Tom will be an important asset for our students, staff and the community who take advantage of our fitness facility.” Read More

Unique Fundraiser Raises Awareness of Domestic Violence Aroostook County

October 28, 2014

Aroostook County — The generosity of a local businessman is bringing increased awareness to the issue of domestic violence and the help available through Hope and Justice Project. Steve Ouellette, President of Frank Martin and Sons, Inc. of Fort Kent was the high bidder on a special putter during the… Read More

NMCC Students Shine at Open House

October 22, 2014

Current students , faculty and staff at Northern Maine Community College brought the campus to life on a recent Saturday morning for the College’s Trade and Technical Occupation Department’s Open House. Students from each of the twelve trade programs set up informational displays and spoke one - on - one… Read More