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Shana Kingma, North Central Michigan College’s director of advising and transfer, smiles at a student as they walk down a campus hallway.

How to Start at Community College and Transfer to a Four-Year University

Get expert advice from North Central Michigan College on transferring to a four-year university, saving on tuition, and planning your path to a bachelor's degree. Read more

Michigan needs better trained nurses. Community colleges can help.

Michigan’s 28 community colleges are asking state legislators to trust them to address a critical piece of its healthcare infrastructure: the need for better trained nurses to handle more complex clinical demands.
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Top 10 Dorm Room Essentials Every College Freshman Needs

Packing for your first year at college can be a daunting task. Make sure your list includes these Top 10 essentials and you'll be ready for a stress-free move-in day.
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Jennifer Wixson accepts the 2026 Michigan Community College Association Outstanding Faculty Award during the MCCA Summer Conference on Mackinac Island, joined by MCCA and North Central Michigan College leaders.

Jennifer Wixson receives Michigan Community College Association Outstanding Faculty Award

August 19, 2026

North Central's Jennifer Wixson received the 2026 MCCA Outstanding Faculty Award for leadership in early childhood education, workforce development and student success.

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North Central Michigan College EMS students wearing high-visibility safety vests work together to treat and transport a simulated patient on a stretcher during an outdoor emergency response training exercise while instructors and first responders observe.

North Central EMS programs earn statewide honors for student achievement

August 17, 2026

North Central's EMS programs earned the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' STAR Recognition after achieving outstanding National Registry exam pass rates, placing them among Michigan's top-performing EMS education programs.

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