October 2026

In an Oct. 28 fall university forum that covered a variety of topics, one overall theme emerged: change will be necessary to ensure NMU doesn’t just survive, but thrive, as administrators look to navigate declining enrollment, relatively flat state appropriations and increased competition for students from community colleges and Michigan flagship universities.

Research by Professor Jongeun You, Northern Michigan University’s Master of Public Administration program director, is helping NMU students explore how rigorous scientific evidence can inform practical policymaking and conflict resolution.