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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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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.