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NCMC sees nearly 6% enrollment increase for Winter 2024 semester
North Central Michigan College’s winter enrollment increased by 5.7% over Winter 2023, with growth in both new and returning students.
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NCMC, Davenport University partner to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan
North Central Michigan College and Davenport University announced a partnership to expand nursing education in Northern Michigan. Leaders from both institutions formalized the partnership with a signing ceremony January 30 at NCMC in Petoskey. Their agreement streamlines the process for nurses with an...
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NCMC ranked top community college in Northern Michigan by Wallethub
NCMC is the No. 1 community college in Northern Michigan, according to new rankings from Wallethub. The personal finance committee evaluated 668 community colleges on 19 indicators of cost and quality, including in-state tuition cost, student-faculty ratio, and graduation rate.
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NCMC earns 'gold status' from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
North Central has earned the highest ranking “gold status” from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency in its annual listing of veteran-friendly schools.
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Fast Track program adds 44 medical professionals to local workforce in its first year
Just over one year since North Central launched its expedited Fast Track career programming, 44 medical professionals have entered the local workforce by way of Fast Track courses — all while achieving a 94% pass rate on the national certification exam.