Northwestern Michigan College

Officials from different universities in central and northern Michigan say they're optimistic about the international student enrollment for the upcoming academic year. They say international students are an integral piece of their campuses. Central Michigan University has seen a significant increase in international population in the past years. It had 1,219 international students come to CMU in 2022, 1,726 — in 2023 and 1,659 — in 2024, according to CMU's website.

Michigan colleges say they’re optimistic about international student enrollment this fall

Masha Smahliuk

International students are having to wait for their visa interviews, and several visas have been revoked for current students. But several universities in Michigan say they are excited to welcome many new international students this upcoming academic year.

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Northwestern Michigan College approves ballot proposal for Benzie County

Renae King

Benzie County residents could see a new millage proposal on their November ballots after Northwestern Michigan College’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved of a millage proposal that would expand its tax base.

Dan Gilbert says we're not great at predicting how much we will enjoy an experience in part because we fail to consider all of the details. We think a visit to the dentist will be terrible — but we're forgetting about the free toothbrush, the nice chat with the dental hygienist, and the magazines in the waiting room.

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Bay Mills, NMC partnership could help dental care in Native communities

Michael Livingston

An agreement between community colleges could bring about more dental assistants in Northern Michigan.