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.

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

Woman Who Fought in Revolutionary War Discussed

Mar. 11, 2026

As part of its America 250 speaker series, the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University will host a presentation titled “Armed and Disguised: The Revolutionary Life of Deborah Sampson.” NMU History Associate Professor Emily Romeo will share the intriguing story of Sampson, who fought for the U.S. Continental Army under the male alias of Robert Shurtliff. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in the Lydia Olson Library Atrium in Harden Hall. It is free and open to the public.

Governor Announces NMU Board Appointments

Kovar Named MCLEAA Officer of the Year

Woman Who Fought in Revolutionary War Discussed

Kovar Named MCLEAA Officer of the Year

Actress Porter Kelly Appears on 'The Pitt'

Kovar Named MCLEAA Officer of the Year