In line with its mission to expand the CNMI’s healthcare workforce, Northern Marianas College recently graduated 17 trainees from its Nursing Assistant Program.

The Northern Marianas College (NMC) Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services (CREES) Nutrition & Health is working to make proven federal nutrition education resources more relevant for families in the CNMI and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific. Through a partnership with Colorado State University (CSU), NMC-CREES is adapting the Eating Smart, Being Active (ESBA) curriculum with photos of familiar faces, local landmarks, and island-grown fruits and vegetables. ESBA is the curriculum of choice in over 40 U.S. states and territories. This effort reflects national priorities to deliver efficient, results-driven programs that strengthen families and communities. The curriculum is throughout all 50 states including its territories.

After a competitive selection process conducted by a panel of industry experts and community leaders, the CNMI Innovation Incubator at Northern Marianas College recently selected 14 local startups to receive one-on-one mentorship, marketing guidance, strategic planning, and access to essential resources such as supplies and equipment.

Thirty high school students have officially completed the 2025 Teen Health Summer Program, hosted by the Area Health Education Center (AHEC) at Northern Marianas College.

Northern Marianas College’s Center for Training and Innovation (formerly Community Development Institute), in collaboration with 500 Sails, will launch the third cohort of its immersive 8-week program on traditional navigation starting Sept. 9, 2025.

Ensuring our local producers have the resources they need to make the best farming decisions, the Northern Marianas College (NMC) Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services (CREES) Agriculture Production Program, in collaboration with Division of Land & Natural Resources (DLNR) Division of Agriculture (DoA), collected soil samples from various cultivated and uncultivated plots across Kagman, As Lito, and As Perdido for further analysis.