NMCC

3 weeks ago

Maine community colleges and The Associated General Contractors of Maine launch pre-apprenticeship construction programs

AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Community College System and The Associated General Contractors of Maine are partnering to launch a four-week, hands-on construction training program across the state to prepare Maine adults for meaningful careers in the construction trades. The Maine Construction Academy Immersion Programs, managed by AGC Maine and funded by MCCS’s Harold Alfond […]

4 weeks ago

NMCC Foundation honors community leaders, students at Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Northern Maine Community College Foundation hosted its Annual Dinner and Awards Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 13, bringing together community partners, donors, faculty, staff, students and foundation board members to recognize leadership, service and student achievement. Foundation Executive Director Nicole Cote, who also serves as NMCC’s dean of economic and workforce development, opened […]

2 months ago

NMCC open house welcomes prospective students to experience college life firsthand

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College welcomed more than 300 visitors to campus for its 2025 Open House on Friday, Oct. 17, giving high school students from across Maine the chance to explore NMCC’s programs, meet faculty and current students and experience the welcoming atmosphere that defines the college community. The event encouraged […]

2 months ago

NMCC honors new members at Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College held its fall induction ceremony for the Alpha Phi Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa on Oct. 8. The event recognized academic excellence and welcomed 14 new members into the international honor society for two-year colleges. The ceremony opened with remarks from PTK Advisor Robert Carlson, followed […]

2 months ago

NMCC’s TRIO program awarded five-year federal renewal

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College has secured continued federal funding for its TRIO Student Support Services program, ensuring essential services remain available to students through 2030. The five-year grant allows NMCC to keep offering academic advising, tutoring, financial aid assistance, career guidance and transfer planning to eligible students, with the goal of […]

3 months ago

NMCC practical nursing program celebrates Class of 2025 with pinning ceremony

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College celebrated the accomplishments of 13 practical nursing students during a pinning ceremony held at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 at Presque Isle Middle School. The ceremony marked a milestone for the graduates, symbolizing their transition from students to nursing professionals. The event opened with a processional set […]

4 months ago

NMCC Foundation raises more than $19,500 at annual TD Bank Golf Tournament

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Northern Maine Community College Foundation raised over $19,500 from its annual TD Bank Golf Tournament, held Aug. 14 at the Presque Isle Country Club. The 2025 tournament brought together 23 teams and 92 players for a memorable day of friendly competition and community spirit, all in support of NMCC students. […]

4 months ago

Nonprofit partnership will launch NMCC child care center

A unique collaboration between the United Way of Aroostook, Aroostook County Childcare Resource Center and Aroostook County Action Program has been selected by Northern Maine Community College to operate a  new childcare center on the college’s campus. 

6 months ago

Richard retiring after 40 years of service to NMCC

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — After nearly four decades of service to Northern Maine Community College, Tom Richard, a longtime leader, mentor and wellness advocate, will retire at the end of June. Richard’s connection to Aroostook County began in the fall of 1981 when he enrolled at what was then Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. He […]