North Central Missouri College students enrolled in the Teacher Education Program, and the Student Missouri State Teacher Association members recently conducted their annual “Merry Mittens” service project. Hats and gloves were collected for children and distributed to three area school districts, Tri-County R-7, Laredo R-7, and Grundy R-5. “February has proven to be a very […]
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North Central Missouri College seeking nominations for Hall of Fame
The NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame Committee seeks to identify individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Pirate athletics and have helped bring what the college calls excellence and distinction to the college and its athletic programs. These individuals will be considered for induction into the NCMC Athletics Hall of Fame, which is located in […]
North Central Missouri College Foundation sets dates for annual Holiday Hoops event
December 2021 will mark the 17th year of the North Central Missouri College Foundation-sponsored High School Holiday Hoops. The Holiday Hoops Committee recently met and has set dates for games to be played on December 18th, 20-23, and 27-31, 2021. “We are excited to begin the planning for Holiday Hoops 2021. Canceling the 2020 event […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees address personnel matters at Tuesday meeting
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved multiple personnel matters on Tuesday evening, February 23rd. One personnel matter involved the resignation of the Director of Admissions and Marketing Kristie Cross. Her last day on campus will be March 19th. She will then take vacation time, and her official last day will be May […]
Tami Campbell selected as North Central Missouri College Outstanding Employee
Tami Campbell, Senior Database Administrator from Mercer, MO, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Employee for February. Tami has been employed at NCMC for eight years and holds an associate degree in Information Technology. Recently, Tami has been instrumental in helping the NCMC IT team launch new solutions and infrastructure. Tami’s main […]
Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce invites businesses to celebrate NCMC
The Trenton Area Chamber of Commerce invites businesses and individuals to celebrate North Central Missouri College Pirate Pride by participating in the college’s Homecoming Spirit Week next week. Show Me Monday involves dressing in hometown gear and colors. Dress up as a movie, TV show, or book character Tuesday. Jersey Day is Wednesday, and everyone […]
North Central Missouri College earns 2021-2022 “Military Friendly School” designation
North Central Missouri College has earned the 2021-2022 Military Friendly ® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly ® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. Over 1,200 schools participated in the 2021-2022 survey with 747 earning the designation. The 2021-2022 Military Friendly® Schools list will be […]
Audio: Missouri Senator says students “leaving in droves” to attend college out-of-state
State Senator Greg Razer says Missouri students are “leaving in droves” to attend colleges and universities in Kansas, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. Razer, a Democrat from Kansas City, says some of these states are offering large discounts. State funding also impacts the ability of Missouri colleges and universities to recruit faculty and […]
Audio: Distinguished alumni to be honored at North Central Missouri College’s Pirates Ball
The North Central Missouri College Foundation and Alumni Association will honor distinguished alumni at the Pirates Ball. Honorees John Sturdevant, Doctor Jamie Ausmus Hooyman, and Donovan Thompson will be recognized at the Ketcham Community Center on March 13th. A buffet will start that evening at 6 o’clock, a welcome will be at 6:15, and entertainment […]
NCMC Student Support Services and Upward Bound to celebrate TRIO Days
North Central Missouri College TRIO programs will host their annual TRIO Days Celebration from February 17-20th, 2021, in Geyer Hall. TRIO programs like NCMC’s Student Support Services (SSS) and Upward Bound (UB) were the first national college access and retention programs to address the serious social and cultural barriers to education in America. Upward Bound […]
NCMC Livestock Judging Team signs the first member of 2021 Season
Eli Henke will be joining the North Central Missouri college 2021 Freshman Livestock Judging Team as the first official team member to commit for the upcoming season. Eli is a senior from Princeton High School. He has been a member of a champion dairy cattle judging team, horse evaluation team, and a top 20 individual […]
North Central Missouri College nursing students and staff assist with COVID-19 clinics
North Central Missouri College nursing students and staff are assisting with COVID-19 vaccination clinics. Students and staff have helped or plan to help at clinics in Bethany, Albany, Maryville, Savannah, and Saint Joseph. The students and staff have helped distribute thousands of vaccines to Missourians so far. Nursing Instructor Ashtyn Wilson says the nursing department […]
Audio: Missouri fence laws topic of in-person program on February 23 and March 8, 2021
The differences between Missouri’s general and optional fence laws will be discussed at a program to be held in person and online via Zoom on February 23rd and March 8th. Sessions will be held at the Harrison County Extension Center of Bethany, Adair County Extension Center of Kirksville, and North Central Missouri College Barton Farm […]
Emily Neill is NCMC Outstanding Student of the Month
Emily Neill from Princeton, Missouri, has been selected as North Central Missouri College’s Outstanding Student for February. Emily plans to obtain her Associate in Arts degree from NCMC and then transfer to Northwest Missouri State University to study English education. Emily is involved in Student Support Services, where she is a tutor and Phi Theta […]
Audio: Rural schools offered chance for computer coding grant
Rural schools in Missouri can take advantage of STEM grants to make the essential skill of computer coding more fun to learn. $3.9 million grant is designed to help rural Missouri school districts teach fifth-grade students how to create video games WHICH REALLY TEACHES computer coding skills The money comes from the US […]
North Central Missouri College announces 2021 Homecoming Royalty Candidates
The candidates for the 2021 North Central Missouri College Homecoming and Alumni Appreciation Day have been announced. Festivities will be held on February 27th when NCMC men’s and women’s basketball take on Region 16 foe Metropolitan Community College. Nominees for king and queen had to be current NCMC sophomores in good standing, nominated by their […]
North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees tackle lengthy agenda including personnel and spring graduation
The North Central Missouri College Board of Trustees approved several personnel items on Tuesday evening, January 26th. Former Board Clerk/Secretary Vicki Weaver was granted emeritus status. She was an employee of NCMC for 36 years. She retired at the end of December. President Doctor Lenny Klaver noted in a nomination letter that Weaver “guided NCMC […]
North Central Missouri College begins construction on new residence halls
North Central Missouri College begins construction on two new residence halls planned to be open for the fall 2021 semester. The new residence halls are apartment suite-style and will be available to full-time, enrolled NCMC students with other criteria to be determined. Each unit will be two floors and house 16 beds with eight on […]
North Central Missouri College announces new faculty and staff
North Central Missouri College held its annual spring convocation virtually on Friday and welcomed six new full-time employees since the fall semester began. These include Angela Heins as Trio Administrative Assistant; Taylor Lavery as Residence Life Coordinator/Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach; Shiann Campbell, the Campus Store Associate for Retail, Zane Robinson is an IT Helpdesk Specialist, […]
Governor Parson makes five appointments to various boards and commissions; fills seven county office vacancies
Governor Mike Parson announced five appointments to various boards and commissions and filled seven-county office vacancies. Governor Parson also named the new Acting Director of the Division of Professional Registration. Samuel Adams, of Ferguson, was appointed to the State Board of Mediation. Mr. Adams has served as business representative and organizer for the St. Louis – Kansas City […]