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Exterior view of the North Central Michigan College Library in Petoskey, Michigan, with colorful fall leaves on the trees and picnic tables outside

NCMC announces fall events for prospective students, families

October 6, 2026

Explore North Central's free events covering nursing, skilled trades, financial aid, Michigan Reconnect and campus visits.

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Aerial view of North Central Michigan College’s Petoskey campus in autumn, with red and orange trees surrounding campus buildings and walkways

NCMC hosts College Fair on Sept. 30

September 22, 2026

North Central hosts a free College Fair for students and families on Sept. 30, featuring more than 40 colleges, universities and military branches.

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Julie Collie, David Roland Finley, Cameron Brunet-Koch

North Central honors former presidents, academic leader

September 15, 2026

North Central honors former presidents Shankland, Graham and Brunet-Koch with President Emeritus titles and Christine Hammond with a Founder’s Society Award.

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View of the NCMC Library in the fall, with green space and trees surrounding the building

NCMC offers free mental health and wellness sessions this fall

September 8, 2026

North Central will offer free mental health and wellness sessions this fall covering stress, AI, ADHD and local resources.

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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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