Governor Announces NMU Board Appointments

Susan Corbin and Glenn Stevens

Mar. 4, 2026

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced two new appointments to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Susan Corbin of Petoskey is director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Glenn Stevens Jr. of Royal Oak, originally from Marquette, is executive director of MichAuto and chief automotive and innovation officer for the Detroit Regional Chamber.

Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU

Mar. 13, 2026

The NMU Center for Native American Studies (CNAS) is hosting its Fire Site Storytelling Series on select Thursdays in March and April. These events are free and open to the public.

Kovar Named MCLEAA Officer of the Year

Mar. 12, 2026

Northern Michigan University Police Det./Lt. Jon Kovar has been selected as the 2025 Officer of the Year by the Marquette County Law Enforcement Administrators Association (MCLEAA). The award presentation took place March 12 at the organization's monthly meeting. Kovar is also an NMU alumnus. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 2010 and an MPA in 2021.

Det./Lt. Jon Kovar (left) receives the Officer of the Year Award from NMU Police Chief Mike Bath

Governor Announces NMU Board Appointments

Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU

Kovar Named MCLEAA Officer of the Year

Fire Site Storytelling Series at NMU

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Kovar Named MCLEAA Officer of the Year