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NMU Earns HEED Award from Insight Into Academia Magazine

Sep. 10, 2026

Northern Michigan University received the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the oldest and largest publication focused on best practices in higher education.

The Northern Center is pictured. NMU is the recipient of Insight Into Academia's 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award.

Homecoming to Feature Variety of Activities

Sep. 9, 2026

Northern Michigan University will celebrate Homecoming with a variety of events for students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 17-19.

NMU's marching band performs during 2025's Homecoming Tailgate party.

New Evergreen Initiative to Officially Launch at NMU

Sep. 8, 2026

To officially launch NMU's Evergreen initiative, the Division of Extended Learning and Community Engagement is hosting a two-day discussion opportunity beginning at noon on September 9 & 10 in Peninsula II in The Northern Center.

NMU Releases 10th Day Enrollment Numbers

Sep. 8, 2026

Northern Michigan University's 10th-day enrollment report shows the university finding positive gains in many areas, including growth in the national market outside Michigan and neighboring states and within numerous programs, despite a decline in overall enrollment.

NMU Plans Third ‘Mind Over Miles’ 5k

Sep. 4, 2026

Northern Michigan University Wellbeing Promotions will host the third annual “Mind Over Miles 5k” on Thursday, Oct 8. The event falls the same week as World Mental Health Day, which raises support and awareness around related issues.

Participants in last year's Mind Over Miles 5K start the race near Jamrich Hall on NMU's campus.

NMU alumni recognized for educational leadership, expertise

Sep. 2, 2026

Two members of the NMU community have recently been recognized for their educational leadership and expertise.

Joe Lubig and Sarah Juday have been recognized as outstanding educators.

NMU Foundation Board Welcomes Three New Members

Sep. 1, 2026

The Northern Michigan University Foundation Board of Directors has welcomed three new members: Elizabeth L. Beck '03 BS of Columbia City, Ind.; John G. Gauthier '03 AB, ‘07 BS of Wixon, Mich.; and William (Bill) H. Hawker '95 BS of Green Bay, Wis. The three new board members bring expertise in corporate leadership, technology, cybersecurity, business development, professional sports and community engagement, along with strong connections to Northern Michigan University.

Wildcat Theatre Follies hit stage Sept. 3-5

Aug. 31, 2026

With the largest cast to date, the Wildcat Theatre Follies return to the Panowski Blackbox Theatre September 3 through 5 to kick off the 2026-2027 NMU Theatre & Dance season.

The Wildcat Theatre Follies return to NMU Sept. 3-5 at the Panowski Black Box Theatre.

Hamel receives Peace Corps placement

Aug. 27, 2026

NMU alumna Arwen Hamel traveled the world as a student, and will continue that trend after graduation, with a two-year placement in the Peace Corps in Fiji.

Hamel seated in front of the Ouzoud Waterfalls in Morocco.

Visitors to America's National Parks and Wildlife Refuges Want to Learn About Climate Change

Aug. 26, 2026

A national study led by researchers at Northern Michigan University (NMU) and Slippery Rock University (SRU) finds that visitors to America's national parks and wildlife refuges are more concerned about climate change than the general public, eager to learn more about it during their visit, and largely not getting the chance.

NMU researchers take a photo at Grand Teton National Park