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Tesler Named Student Veteran of the Year

Arianna Tesler in her National Guard uniform
Arianna Tesler, pictured here, is the 2026 NMU Student Veteran of the Year.
Nov. 9, 2026
Northern Michigan University Student Veteran of the Year Arianna Tesler currently serves with the 1437 Engineer Company of the Michigan Army National Guard.
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Painting Begins on New Library Mural

Nov. 11, 2026
Painting has begun on a new mural inside Northern Michigan University’s Lydia M. Olson Library, the design a nod to the geese that make their home on campus.
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Students paint a mural in the Lydia M. Olson Library

NMU Alumnus Finds New Community While Searching for His Roots

Nov. 11, 2026
What began as a search for NMU alumnus Thomas Kinnunen's birth parents quickly turned into an opportunity for international professional development through shared Korean cultural heritage. 
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Thomas Kinnunen giving a presentation
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Students paint a mural in the Lydia M. Olson Library

Painting Begins on New Library Mural

Nov. 11, 2026
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NMU Alumnus Finds New Community While Searching for His Roots

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Moving Forsyth Forward: How an NMU Volleyball Player Thrives as Leadership Fellow

Oct. 28, 2026
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