COVID-19: Latest news
November 1, 2021
2021 Fall COVID-19 Safety Reminder
NMC President Nick Nissley and nursing student Kendall McNitt share three simple steps on how to to keep safe and stay healthy. Learn more at nmc.edu/keep-safe.
September 10, 2021
update on new federal mandates
President Biden unveiled a new plan yesterday to help combat COVID-19. This plan includes new vaccine and testing requirements for organizations with more than 100 employees and measures designed to keep schools open safely. We are reviewing the new mandates with legal counsel and other college partners like the Michigan Community College Association to better understand how this will impact NMC. Read more here.
August 25, 2021
SAFETY protocol update for fall semester
As we prepare for the fall semester, we want to thank you for all you have done to help keep our students, co-workers and families safe from COVID-19.The “Reimagining Fall” committee met August 18 to discuss safety protocols. The group raised several questions and after consulting with the COVID emergency management team and health services, we would like to share the following information. Read more here.
August 19, 2021
Vaccinated NMC students earn a shot at free tuition
NMC students have a chance to win free tuition, housing, bookstore gift certificates and more by getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Students registered and enrolled for the fall semester, who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, can enter the “Win Big” raffle through September 30, 2021. Read more here.
August 10, 2021
Masks required starting August 11
Starting Wednesday, August 11, NMC will require everyone to wear a mask while inside any one of the college's buildings, regardless of your vaccination status. This change is to limit the spread of COVID-19, especially the delta variant which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows is more infectious and can be transmitted by vaccinated people. Read more here.
July 19, 2021
NMC moves to Stage 4 of reopening plan
As our region continues to see an increase in COVID-19 vaccination rates, and updates to state and federal health guidelines, starting Monday, July 19, NMC moved to Stage 4 of its reopening plan. Read more here.
ALL communications
- Sept. 10, 2021: Federal mandates update
- Aug. 25, 2021: Safety protocol updates for fall semester
- August 19, 2021 - Vaccinated NMC students earn a shot at free tuition
- August 10, 2021 - Masks Required Starting August 11
- July 19, 2021 - NMC moves to Stage 4 of Reopening Plan
- May 21, 2021 - More information on NMC's May 24 move to Stage 3 of reopening plan
- May 14, 2021 - Change to campus mask protocol starts May 15
- May 11, 2021 - NMC will move to Stage 3 of reopening plan May 24
- April 8, 2021 - COVID-19: increased vaccine availability
- March 15, 2021 - COVID-19: Please be safe as cases rise
- March 2, 2021 - Health Service Notice regarding COVID-19
- Feb. 9, 2021 - NMC awards students $898,000 in new COVID-19 relief funds
- Feb. 4, 2021 - Hagerty Center vaccination site updates
- Jan. 15, 2021 - County Expanding COVID-19 Vaccination Effort to Hagerty Center
- Jan. 13, 2021 - Spring Semester Message to Students
- Jan. 7, 2021 - Lobdell’s: A Teaching Restaurant to be closed for spring semester
- Dec. 18, 2020 - New App Now Available for NMC employees (New COVID-19 Symptom Screen Protocol)
- Nov. 16, 2020 - New COVID-19 restrictions on NMC campuses
- Oct. 30, 2020 - COVID-19 Update: Region now at Phase 4, NMC remains at Stage 2
- Oct. 15, 2020 - Message to NMC from Dr. Nick Nissley: Mid-Semester Fall 2020
- Sept, 29, 2020 - Update to spring semester schedule
- Aug. 20, 2020 - Monitoring COVID-19 at NMC
- Aug. 20, 2020 - Fall Semester Kick-off: Safety Overview
- Aug. 20, 2020 - Updates to stage 2 reopening: food service, library, building access
- Aug. 14, 2020 - COVID-19 case flowchart
- Aug. 7, 2020 - Return to Campus Survey Results
- Aug. 7, 2020 - Fall Safety Message for Students
- July 15, 2020 - COVID-19 case found at NMC during voluntary quarantine
- June 15, 2020 - NMC moves to Stage 2 of reopening plan
- June 12, 2020 - NMC announces plans for fall semester and safety guidelines
- June 1, 2020 - NMC limited reopening
- May 26, 2020 - Campus closure extended
- May 18, 2020 - Campus closure continues
- May 8, 2020 - Extension of "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 28
- May 1, 2020 - Extension of "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order
- April 27, 2020 - A promise to students from President Nissley
- April 17 - 2020 - Virtual Town Hall for NMC employees
- April 9, 2020 - Update for NMC Employees: Governor extends “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
- April 9, 2020 - Update for NMC Students: Governor extends “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order
- April 8, 2020 - Important update on summer classes
- April 2, 2020 - COVID-19 update for students regarding grading, drops and financial support
- April 1, 2020 -COVID-19 federal emergency relief funding for students
- March 26, 2020 -A message of thanks to our NMC family (Video)
- March 25, 2020 - Finals to be held remotely, Commencement postponed
- March 25, 2020 -COVID-19 important updates: Commencement & Spring Semester
- March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 update for students: "stay at home" order
- March 23, 2020 - COVID-19 update for all employees: "stay at home" order
- March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 update for NMC students
- March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 update for NMC employees
- March 20, 2020 - COVID-19 Update from the President
- March 17, 2020 - All campuses closed effective noon today, March 17
- March 17, 2020 - Update from the President – College to close at noon today for two weeks
- March 16, 2020 - Message from the President on COVID-19 Preparedness
- March 16, 2020 - NMC update to all students
- March 16, 2020 - NMC to limit public access to all NMC campuses
- March 13, 2020 - NMC to transition face-to-face classes to distance education classes starting March 16
- March 12, 2020 - NMC update on coronavirus preparedness
- March 11, 2020 - NMC email to all students and employees
- March 6, 2020 - NMC email to all students and employees
- Feb. 27, 2020 - NMC email to all students and employees