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NMU Sets Rural College Example

Oct. 1, 2018 —

Northern Michigan University is the featured example in a Chronicle of Higher Education special report titled "Rural Colleges Make the Most of 'Off the Beaten Path' Locations." The article references NMU's ability to draw students by implementing distinctive programs and by using its location and scenery as a marketing tool.

Fall Semester Job Fair Oct. 16

Oct. 1, 2018 —

Northern Michigan University students and alumni will have the opportunity to meet and talk with employers about job opportunities at the 51st Annual Fall Semester Job Fair, hosted by NMU Career Services. The fair will be held from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the University Center.

Sep. 28, 2018 —

Northern Michigan University has been recognized for offering "one of the best online learning environments in the country" by Affordable Colleges Online, a site that offers higher education information, resources and rankings.

Sep. 28, 2018 —

Steve VandenAvond, Northern Michigan University vice president for Extended Learning and Community Engagement, received the UPCEA Central Region’s John L. Christopher Outstanding Leadership Award. UPCEA is the Association for Professional, Continuing and Online Education. VandenAvond was honored Sept. 27 at the regional conference in St. Louis.

Grad Joins Flat Rock PD

Sep. 28, 2018 —

NMU alumna Morgan Sundberg recently joined the Flat Rock Police Department in Wayne County as a patrol officer. According to a story in the Monroe News, she has worked in law enforcement since 2014. Sundberg earned a criminal justice degree and completed the NMU Regional Police Academy. She started her law enforcement career with the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Police Department and also worked as a deputy with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department.

NMU Sets Rural College Example

Fall Semester Job Fair Oct. 16

NMU Recognized for Online Learning

VandenAvond Receives Leadership Award

Grad Joins Flat Rock PD