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Aerial view of North Central Michigan College’s Petoskey campus surrounded by colorful fall trees, with Little Traverse Bay visible in the background

Four area high schools join North Central’s Timberwolves Forward program

October 16, 2025

Seniors at four Emmet County high schools now have a guaranteed spot at North Central through Timberwolves Forward, a new partnership making college more accessible, affordable, and local than ever.

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Exterior view of the North Central Michigan College Library on a sunny fall day, with trees in autumn color and campus walkways leading to the building’s main entrance

NCMC Library to celebrate reimagined Indigenous Studies collection

October 7, 2025

Join North Central Michigan College for an Indigenous Studies Collection Open House on October 23 to celebrate the NCMC Library's reimagined collection honoring Indigenous knowledge, culture, and artistry.

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North Central Michigan College Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education Cassandra Hernandez stands outside the Borra Learning Center on the Petoskey campus.

Cassandra Hernandez joins NCMC as Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education

August 26, 2025

North Central has appointed Cassandra Hernandez as Dean of Workforce and Continuing Education. A seasoned workforce strategist, Hernandez brings more than a decade of leadership experience to strengthen regional workforce development and community partnerships.

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Group photo of North Central Michigan College’s 2025 nursing graduates on stage at the nurse pinning ceremony, joined by Pier and Renee Borra, NCMC President David Roland Finley, and Dean of Nursing, Health Sciences and Public Safety Brent LaFaive. Blue and gold academic banners hang behind the group.

North Central names Nursing and Health Sciences School in honor of Pier and Renee Borra

June 23, 2025

North Central has renamed its Nursing and Health Sciences division in honor of longtime benefactors Pier and Renee Borra, reflecting the Borras’ decades-long support of healthcare education, including a transformational gift to fund scholarships, student success programs, and new academic offerings.

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North Central to celebrate its Class of 2025 graduates on May 9

April 21, 2025

North Central Michigan College will mark the end of another successful academic year with two important ceremonies on May 9.

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