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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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Aerial view of North Central Michigan College's Petoskey campus with academic buildings, green spaces and an American flag in the foreground

Michigan budget supports NCMC workforce expansion

July 8, 2026

North Central is slated to receive nearly $6 million in state funding to advance its proposed Skilled Trades Education Pathways (STEP) Center and new dental hygiene facility, expanding workforce education in Northern Michigan.

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Jennifer Wixson stands at a podium addressing the audience at a college event with balloons and the NCMC Early Learning Center in the background

Jennifer Wixson assumes presidency of Michigan AEYC Governing Board

June 29, 2026

NCMC faculty member Jennifer Wixson has assumed the presidency of the Michigan AEYC Governing Board, expanding her leadership in early childhood education across Michigan.

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