Since 1951, Northwestern Michigan College has been a cornerstone of education, helping thousands of students achieve their individual educational goals. Whether your journey with us was for a single class or multiple degrees or certificates, you are a vital part of the NMC legacy and community.
We are here to help you reconnect with NMC, engage with current students, and foster connections within our incredible alumni community. Together, we will celebrate our shared history, create new opportunities for engagement and involvement, and empower you to support the future of NMC.
Share Your Story! We want to hear what you've been up to; let us know!
Nominate an Outstanding Alumni! Do you have an alumni who deserves recognition for their outstanding career or professional accomplishments? Please nominate them for this prestigious award. *Nominations for the Class of 2027 are not yet open, please check back later.*
Explore the buttons below to learn more about alumni happenings and discover more ways to stay connected and engaged with NMC today! Go Hawk Owls!
Honoring NMC Legacy
In celebration of NMC’s 75th anniversary, we honor the legends & trailblazers who built our foundation and sparked the innovation that defines NMC today. Our Legacy list recognizes the trailblazing outstanding alumni and NMC Fellows whose life-changing experiences continue to propel our community forward.
Explore our Legends & TrailblazersInducting the New Class of the Outstanding Alumni
To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we are thrilled to unveil our new class of Outstanding Alumni. This prestigious group of more than five dozen individuals from business to healthcare, from maritime to the arts, and from aviation to tech. These honorees are living proof of our mission in action.
Meet the Anniversary ClassRekindle Your Connection with NMC!
Have you ever considered coming back to NMC, this time as a valued team member? There’s a perfect role waiting for you or someone you know! Discover the rewarding experience of working at your alma mater and explore the current job openings through the link below. Join us in making a difference at NMC!
Apply for Open Positions at NMCKeep on Learning!
NMC's Extended Education & Training offers classes for everyone, from preschoolers to retirees! Maybe it's just for fun, like knitting, woodworking, or birding, or it's to help you change or advance your career. Extended Education classes cover a wide range of topics and opportunities. Learn more about College for Kids, career training, and other life enrichment offerings, and stay connected!
Explore NMC Extended Education & Training OfferingsExperience the Dennos Museum Center
Building community, sparking conversation, and inspiring change for audiences of all ages, the Dennos Museum Center is a cultural cornerstone of the region. Through its exhibitions, programs, and the collection and preservation of art, the Dennos Museum brings patrons of all ages together. With a broad variety of classes, camps, lectures, films, concerts, and of course, amazing exhibits, you'll be challenged and energized. There's something for everyone!
Plan Your Visit TodayGain a Global Perspective
Since its founding in 1994, the International Affairs Forum at NMC has brought season after season of renowned speakers — diplomats, ambassadors, economists, military leaders, journalists, educators and other great minds — to Traverse City to challenge us to think critically about issues of local and global significance. Through the years, thousands of patrons, members, students and community members have participated in and benefited from IAF's programming. Check out the current IAF schedule and consider becoming a member today!
Learn More About IAFYour Story Continues Here!
Your support can ensure that future students have access to exceptional higher education, innovative programs, and life-changing experiences. You keep vital community resources like the Dennos Museum Center, Extended Education & Training, and the International Affairs Forum vibrant and accessible for everyone.
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