Dreaming big with a passion for community service, Northern Marianas College student and former 4-H Marianas President Dan Salde completed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Community College Aerospace Scholars or NCAS internship, a three-mission program designed to develop STEM knowledge and skills in community college students with an immersive experience in NASA’s mission goals, collaboration, and career pathways. This prestigious program provides a unique opportunity for students in the CNMI to gain valuable skills and explore exciting career paths in the aerospace industry.

Marianas High School student Sylvia Sanchez has been selected to serve on the Youth Leadership Team or YLT of the 2025 National 4-H Conference in Arlington, Virginia.

Rosabelle Surla, former 4-H Marianas State Youth Council public relations officer and Camp Maga’lahi overall lead counselor, has been appointed collegiate facilitator for the 2025 National 4-H Conference.

In keeping with the NextGen Program’s proactive approach to ensuring educated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics students earn their degrees, the program has officially awarded 73 students scholarships from the associate to doctorate degree levels.

The Coral Coast Foundation Corporation launched the Sustainable Fresh Greens project in Koblerville on Oct. 31, 2024. The project is a collaborative effort between CFCC, Northern Marianas College-Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services, and the CNMI Green Growth Initiative to create a resilient and eco-friendly local food system in the Pacific Region. This initiative aims to promote sustainable farming, increase local food production, and engage the community through workshops and farm tours. The hydroponic farm, located at Kalayaan Inc., will prioritize growing nutritious salad greens and seasonal produce for school meals. This will minimize transportation emissions and promote a more sustainable food system. 

With a commitment to boosting local food production and ensuring economic development in the CNMI, the Northern Marianas College (NMC) Cooperative Research, Extension, and Education Services (CREES) Agriculture Production program welcomes the addition of two highly qualified agricultural economists to its team: Matthew Deleon Guerrero and Dr. Patrick Hoyle.