Our furry friends are back to help you lower your midterm jitters. Take a study "paws" and stop by the Testing Center in the Osterlin Building to say hello!

Hawk Owls — registration opens tomorrow! If you haven’t already, check out the spring and summer class schedules today so you’re ready to register in the morning and secure your top choices.

Just a friendly reminder—NMC classes are cancelled today for a professional development day for employees. Most offices will be closed, though the Hawk Owl Café, Fitness Center and Dennos Museum will remain open with normal operating hours.

Spotted on campus: a cow and a dragon catching some early Halloween spirit! 🐄🐉 A NMC nursing student and a local EMT are the ultimate Halloween duo zipping around campus in style.

Midterms are here, Hawk Owls! We’re proud of the effort you put in every day—balancing classes, work and life takes serious dedication. Remember, you’re not alone—we have campus resources such as Student Success, Tutoring and Advising to help you finish strong.

Drop by the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center from 4–7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13 for Quick Start. NMC’s team will help you explore the programs we offer, complete your application and discuss financial aid options. https://t.co/HeRh88Untq

Help shape NMC’s future! Join us Oct. 15, 6–7:30 p.m. at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center (Rooms 106/107) or share your input in our online survey open through Oct. 29: https://t.co/sqLXLycdR8 Your voice matters in creating NMC’s 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.

You don’t have to drive all over Michigan to visit CMU, Davenport, Grand Valley, Ferris and Michigan State. They’re all in the James Beckett Building on NMC’s Front Street Campus. Visit our University Partners at their new home anytime. Park in the Maple lot.

Head to newsstands to find the latest issue of the @WhitePinePress!

🎓 College Night at Northwestern Michigan College 📅 Tomorrow: Oct. 8, 6–7:30 p.m. 📍 Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Meet reps from 40+ colleges and military branches, get info on dual enrollment, Early College, financial aid & more! https://t.co/GXL3uY4Rqs

Big congratulations to @WaveLumina! The Traverse City-based startup developing innovative PFAS detection technology just won $35,000 in funding at the Oceans 25 Great Lakes Conference last weekend!

Thinking about applying to college? Join us tonight at NMC's Front Street campus for a workshop with reps from NMC and @NorthernMichU! Located at the Timothy J Nelson Innovation Center, rooms 106/107 from 6–7:30 pm.

NMC's Employment Readiness Specialist, Lisa Baldyga, was recognized as Specialist of the Month by Jobs for Michigan Graduates (JMG)! https://t.co/GXIc6RAiV5

Join the International Affairs Forum at their inaugural gala on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6-9 p.m. at the Hagerty Center. Featuring keynote speaker Peter Meijer, former U.S. Representative, veteran and global thinker. Purchase tickets at https://t.co/0iH4oT6swj

Thinking about applying to college? Join us at NMC's Front Street Campus for a workshop with reps from NMC and @NorthernMichU! Located at the Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center, rooms 106/107 on Oct. 6 from 6–7:30 p.m. RSVP: https://t.co/XC3tfK6oFh

Join the NMC Multicultural Club for a 4-mile walk on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. starting at NMC’s Boardman Lake Campus. Open to students + the community. https://t.co/qNFieElw6j

🎓 College Night at Northwestern Michigan College 📅 Oct. 8, 6–7:30 p.m. 📍 Timothy J. Nelson Innovation Center Meet reps from 40+ colleges and military branches, get info on dual enrollment, Early College, financial aid & more! https://t.co/GXL3uY4Rqs

Thinking about transferring to a 4‑year school? Join us at the Transfer Fair from 12-2 p.m. on October 8. Meet reps from dozens of universities, explore partnering schools and get help making your transfer process smooth. Learn more and pre-register at: https://t.co/IzxyEMnOeB

NMC appreciates being ranked No. #5 in Top Public Schools and No. #34 in Regional Colleges Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. @usnews https://t.co/G2qVvlUEur Give us a like if you agree!

Calling all vegetarians! GLCI director Chef Les Eckert will be representing GLCI and our chef instructors at a harvest dinner Oct. 23 at Black Star Farms. The epicurean feast is also being filmed for inclusion on a PBS chef series. https://t.co/ip0IxDID0L