NMC Approves $13.5 Million Budget For Long-Gestating Student Services Hub

The Board of Trustees for Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) voted Monday to establish a $13.5 million project budget for converting the college's Mark & Helen Osterlin Building into an integrated student services hub. That project, which seeks to improve student experience, retention, and degree completion at NMC, has hit roadblocks over the years due to difficulties state funding challenges.…