The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Small Business Development Center (CNMI SBDC) Network at the Northern Marianas College formally announced its Advisory Council and convened for its inaugural Annual Advisory Council Meeting on January 9, 2026, bringing together business, government, and education leaders to help guide small business development efforts across the Commonwealth.

Continuing its support for higher education in the CNMI, the Tan Siu Lin Foundation has contributed $10,000 to the Northern Marianas College Foundation as a Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming NMC Golf Open, scheduled for March 21 and 22, 2026.

All card-carrying members of Northern Marianas College’s ProaPerks program can now avail of exclusive discounts and passes at Casa Marianas, Saipan’s first Co-Working Space and Digital Nomad Hotel.

Northern Marianas College’s Center for Training and Innovation (CTI), in partnership with 500 Sails announces Cohort 4 of its popular Basic Traditional Seamanship: Lalayak (Sailing) Certificate Program, offered through the 500 Sails Cultural Maritime Training Center. This three-week course invites participants to immerse themselves in the art and tradition of Micronesian canoe culture, blending cultural learning with practical sailing experience.

Northern Marianas College's Center for Training and Innovation (CTI), in partnership with 500 Sails, will offer the fifth cohort of its Cultural Maritime Training Center: Traditional Navigation – Module I program. This 8-week immersive course invites participants to discover the ancient art of traditional navigation and the cultural knowledge that has guided seafarers across the Pacific for generations.

Northern Marianas College is reminding all students that classes will remain on the As Terlaje campus when the Spring 2026 term starts on Tuesday, January 20. The College is also extending the add/drop period until January 30, which will give returning/admitted students more time to register for classes.