NMU Foundation Board Welcomes Three New Members

Three new NMU Foundation board members are pictured from left: Elizabeth Beck, John Gauthier, Bill Hawker.

Sep. 1, 2026

The Northern Michigan University Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed three new members: Elizabeth L. Beck '03 BS of Columbia City, Ind.; John G. Gauthier '03 AB, ‘07 BS of Wixon, Mich.; and William (Bill) H. Hawker '95 BS of Green Bay, Wis. The three new board members bring expertise in corporate leadership, technology, cybersecurity, business development, professional sports and community engagement, along with strong connections to Northern Michigan University.

Wildcat Theatre Follies hit stage Sept. 3-5

Aug. 31, 2026

With the largest cast to date, the Wildcat Theatre Follies return to the Panowski Blackbox Theatre September 3 through 5 to kick off the 2026-2027 NMU Theatre & Dance season.

The Wildcat Theatre Follies return to NMU Sept. 3-5 at the Panowski Black Box Theatre.

Hamel receives Peace Corps placement

Aug. 27, 2026

NMU alumna Arwen Hamel traveled the world as a student, and will continue that trend after graduation, with a two-year placement in the Peace Corps in Fiji.