Ten graduates from the University of Guam’s Criminal Justice bachelors program hosted through Northern Marianas College received their Latin honor designations at a ceremony on Friday, April 22. Leaders from University of Guam and Northern Marianas College personally awarded the designation. 

Fifteen 15 small businesses, some of which are owned by Northern Marianas College alumni, showcased their products and services last Thursday, April 21, at the newly renovated Mango Terrace in the middle of the NMC campus in As Terlaje as part of the celebration of Community College Month.

Java Joe’s is the latest company to sign on as a Northern Marianas College ProaPerks Partner, joining many other businesses and organizations. All card-carrying members of the NMC ProaPerks program can now receive a 10% discount on all food and beverages.

Northern Marianas College’s Staff Senate awarded three employees as “Staff of the Quarter” as part of the College’s efforts to recognize its hardworking and committed staff members. The three are Facilities and Admin Services administrative manager Shirley Blas, Office of Admissions and Records administrative manager Kenneth Gabrido and NMC Foundation coordinator Carla Sablan. Each of them will receive a prize and a reserved parking space for the quarter.

US Department of Interior – Office of Insular Affairs director Nik Pula (center) recently met with Northern Marianas College Board of Regents and staff to discuss the college’s rebuilding efforts and other recent institutional developments.

This past weekend, Northern Marianas College mailed students the final disbursement checks for funds made available by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) - Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF). The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Education, through an appropriation by the U.S. Congress, to help cover emergency costs that arose due to COVID-19, such as food, housing, health care (including mental health care) or child care.