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NMU Recognizes Team Members Supporting EAN’s Success

Sep. 22, 2026

Northern Michigan University is honoring the team behind the Educational Access Network—a groundbreaking regional broadband initiative recently sold to Michigan Broadband Services for $21 million, securing long-term benefits for the university and local communities.

NMU Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration pays special recognition to Educational Access Network staff during the Sept. 18 Board of Trustees meeting. EAN staff in attendance were, from left, Don Salo, Lauren Polick, Chris Lewis, Eric Smith and Matt Franti.

Week of Events Planned for NMU Investiture Celebration

Sep. 21, 2026

Northern Michigan University will officially usher in a new era of leadership with the Investiture of NMU President Chris Olsen at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 in the Grand Ballrooms of the Northern Center.

NMU Board of Trustees Approves Balanced Budget

Sep. 18, 2026

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a balanced general fund budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year during its regular meeting today, successfully closing an anticipated $8 million deficit through proactive strategic planning.

NCLL Fall Lecture Series Focuses on Political Landscape

Sep. 16, 2026

Northern Center for Lifelong Learning is teaming up with NMU's Political Science department to present several different lectures to help participants understand today's political landscape.

How a Professor and a Scholarship Helped Shape NMU Alumna's Career

Sep. 16, 2026

A recent trip home to the U.P. caused NMU alumna Emily Zander to reflect on her time on campus, and how one professor and a scholarship in particular made an impact in her life.

Emily Zander with her husband, Kevin, and daughter, Telyn.

Indigenous Perspectives Symposium Kicks Off Year-Long Celebration of Center for Native American Studies' 30th Anniversary

Sep. 15, 2026

The Indigenous Perspectives Symposium, taking place across campus Friday, Sept. 25, will begin a year of events celebrating the 30th anniversary of Northern Michigan University's Center for Native American Studies.

NMU Alumna Featured in ArtPrize

Sep. 15, 2026

NMU alumna Kelly Lynne Figueiredo is featured in this year's Art Prize with "The Matriach," a five-piece installation of acrylic paintings.

"Unannounced Authority" is one of five acrylic paintings featured in NMU alumna Kelly Lynne Figueiredo's ArtPrize installation.

Writing Marathon Set for Sept. 17

Sep. 14, 2026

The Northern Shores Storywork Project, in conjunction with Sigma Tau Delta, is hosting The Marquette Writing Marathon at 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 17.

A recent Music On Third event draws a crowd. The Northern Shores Storywork Project will host a writing marathon during Sept. 19's Music on Third event.

NMU Alumnus Killed on 9/11 Remembered During Ceremony

Sep. 11, 2026

NMU alumnus Lt. Col. Kip Taylor was paid special tribute during a ceremony honoring those killed during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Taylor died after terrorists hijacked American Airlines Flgiht 77 and flew it into the Pentagon.

NMU alumnus Lt. Col. Kip Taylor was killed on 9/11, aftet terrorist hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 and flew it into the Pentagon, where Taylor worked.

New Play Provides a Voice for Local 9/11 Experiences

Sep. 11, 2026

Student group Found Space Theatre will present its production of "Find A TV" during Homecoming, a play written by two NMU professors using oral histories gathered by an NMU Honors course on the experiences of Upper Peninsula residents during the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

Students perform a staged reading "Find A TV" in March.