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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 in autumn, with red and orange trees surrounding campus buildings and walkways

North Central awarded $630K for marine service, manufacturing training

November 12, 2026

North Central receivee a $630,876 grant to expand marine service, welding, and CNC machining training, creating 80 training opportunities.

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North Central partners with ACE for CNC machining training

November 5, 2026

North Central is partnering with America's Cutting Edge to expand free CNC machining training and manufacturing workforce development in Northern Michigan.

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