Northern Michigan University's online Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program ranks 26th in the nation, according to a top-30 listing compiled by OnlineCollegePlan.

A Northern Michigan University student completed summer research that could help determine the time of death in criminal investigations. Senior biology major Riley Jepkema of Kalamazoo collaborated with Forensic Research Outdoor Station (FROST) director Jane Wankmiller on the project. Jepkema received a $5,000 Anna and Rich Lundin Honors Summer Research Fellowship to conduct her research. 

Northern Michigan University's Department of Theatre and Dance presents Buffet Bash, a two-day concert event that will allow patrons to enter “Margaritaville” with a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 and Saturday, Sept. 14 at Forest Roberts Theatre. 

Northern Michigan University will host the Marquette/Alger Counties College Fair from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom. The program is open to all high school juniors, seniors and their parents.

Finnish folk quartet Kardemimmit will perform Thursday, Sept. 19, at Northern Michigan University. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Forest Roberts Theatre.