News and Press Releases
2023 nursing graduates achieve 100% first-time NCLEX pass rate
North Central’s Class of 2023 nurses achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensing Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN), the test that qualifies graduates to practice as registered nurses.
NCMC receives more than $600K in federal, local grants to establish college-led child care and preschool program
North Central Michigan College’s Child Care Initiative (CCI), which is leading the development of a sustainable, community-centered child care system in Emmet County, will enter its second phase with more than a half-million dollars in funding thanks to a federal grant and local support from the Petoskey-Harbor...
NCMC Athletics to host 2023 Timberwolves Athletic Rally
NCMC will host the inaugural Timberwolves Athletic Rally to kick off the college’s 2023—2024 athletic season. The free family event takes place on Saturday, September 23, from 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. outside the Student and Community Resource Center.
NCMC ranked top community college in Northern Michigan by Wallethub
NCMC is the No. 1 community college in Northern Michigan, according to new rankings from Wallethub. The personal finance committee evaluated 668 community colleges on 19 indicators of cost and quality, including in-state tuition cost, student-faculty ratio, and graduation rate.
Fast Track program adds 44 medical professionals to local workforce in its first year
Just over one year since North Central launched its expedited Fast Track career programming, 44 medical professionals have entered the local workforce by way of Fast Track courses — all while achieving a 94% pass rate on the national certification exam.