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Breaking the Mold: Carey Suitter

March 10, 2023
Presque Isle, Maine - NMCC plumbing and heating student Carey Suitter is enjoying her lab and coursework because she enjoys working with her hands. In her own words, she calls it, “Turning wrenches and putting stuff together.”  Carey says she enrolled in the program because she recognized positive character traits… Read More

NMCC MAINTAINS STRONG ENROLLMENT INTO SPRING SEMESTER

February 13, 2023
Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College reported a 24.4% year-over-year increase in spring semester enrollment this month, continuing the trend established this fall. The ongoing enrollment growth indicates continued demand for the credentials and degrees offered by the college, led by flagship programs including nursing, electrical construction, and liberal studies.… Read More

MCCS BOARD ENDS STUDENT COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT

February 8, 2023
AUGUSTA, ME — AUGUSTA, ME – Maine’s community colleges have ended a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for on-campus students, effective immediately. The student vaccine protocol had required all on-campus students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Maine Community College System (MCCS) President David Daigler cited better access and range of preventative and… Read More

Northern Maine Community College Announces Fall 2022 Dean’s List

January 10, 2023
Aroostook County — Northern Maine Community College has released its Dean’s List for the 2022 fall semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a 3.2-grade point average (GPA) or above. While 176 students earned a place on the list, 51 students had the distinction of earning… Read More

NMCC Shares “A Story Worth Telling” at this Year’s Annual Foundation Dinner

November 22, 2022
On the evening of Thursday, November 17, 2022, NMCC hosted the Annual Foundation Dinner, where “A Story Worth Telling” was shared. The evening began with a Foundation board meeting followed by social time where guests visited student displays highlighting the following programs: emergency management services, computer numerical control, business technology,… Read More

NMCC Practical Nursing Graduates Bridge Skills Gap in Local Healthcare

October 25, 2022
Presque Isle – On Saturday, October 15, 2022, NMCC held a pinning ceremony for the practical nursing (PN) students that began their training in January 2022. The PN program is a 9-month grant-funded certificate program supported by the Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan (MJRP). As a fully funded program, tuition,… Read More

NMCC ENROLLMENT SURGES 30%; COLLEGE CITES MULTIPLE FACTORS

October 19, 2022
Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College reported a 31.3% year-over-year increase in Fall enrollment this month, surpassing state and national trends. Nationally, community college enrollment has declined slightly, while other Maine community colleges reported a 12% increase. With growth rates more than double state averages, administrators on campus are facing… Read More

NMCC Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the New EMS Education & Training Center

October 17, 2022
Presque Isle – Northern Maine Community College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 14, 2022, during the annual open house, for the new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education & Training Center located on campus in Presque Isle. The 5,000-sq-ft Center provides innovative technology and design to simulate real-life scenarios, creating… Read More

Colleagues Honor Nurse Paula Michaud with Memorial Scholarship

October 11, 2022
  Presque Isle – Revered operating room nurse Paula Michaud passed away unexpectedly on September 11th, 2022, leaving behind colleagues and friends searching for a way to honor her dedication to healthcare in Aroostook County. Michaud served the community for more than 30 years, working at both Cary Medical Center… Read More