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Manufacturing Consortium Receives Major Grant

Jun. 20, 2019

The Upper Peninsula Manufacturing Consortium, convened by Northern Michigan University to meet industry workforce demands by facilitating multiple career pathways, has received a grant worth nearly $1.3 million.

Cybersecurity Consortium Receives $2.47 Million

Jun. 5, 2019

The Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Consortium, convened by Northern Michigan University in collaboration with industry and education partners, has received two innovation grants totaling $2.47 million through the State of Michigan's Marshall Plan for Talent.

U.P. Cybersecurity Institute at NMU grand opening photo

Gillman Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship

Apr. 12, 2019

Biology graduate student Sierra Gillman is the first Northern Michigan University recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRF), one of the most prestigious awards available to students in the STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in the United States.

NMU Room/Board Increase Less Than 1 Percent

Feb. 15, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved 2019-20 room and board rates that are less than 1 percent higher than last year, despite inflationary cost adjustments and maintenance needs.

The Lodge entrance to the Woods housing complex

New Wildcat Statue Unveiled

Sep. 21, 2018

Northern’s new bronze wildcat statue, a much-anticipated addition to the campus landscape, was unveiled and dedicated Sept. 21. The statue was made possible through a gift from the estate of former NMU Board of Trustees chair and longtime NMU supporter Gil Ziegler (’60 BS).

NMU Celebrates First Generation Students, Faculty, Staff

Nov. 10, 2026

Northern Michigan University hosted a celebration of first-generation students, faculty and staff on Friday, Nov. 6, highlighting a large portion of NMU’s student body.

First Generation students, faculty and staff stand together in front of the Wildcat statue

NMU Hosts High School Students for MiKickoff Event

Nov. 9, 2026

High school students from around the Upper Peninsula got a taste of what an academic or career path based on their interests, strengths and ambitions could look like through the U.P. Shift College and Career Event, a MiKickoff program held at Northern Michigan University’s Jacobetti Complex on Nov. 6.

A panel of NMU students speaks to high schoolers

NMU Center for Rural Health to Host Health Worker Symposium

Nov. 6, 2026

In an effort to continue providing community health workers with in-person engagement, networking, hands-on training and continuing education opportunities, the NMU Center for Rural Health is hosting its third annual U. P. Community Health Worker Symposium from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in the Northern Center.

New Online Course Standards Required Beginning 2027 Winter Semester

Nov. 5, 2026

After completing a comprehensive review of Northern Michigan University’s asynchronous online courses to ensure they meet the minimum standards outlined in NMU’s stair-step course review model, a new review cycle will begin in the Winter, 2027 semester to ensure courses meet the next step up – quality standards.

Enrollment Takes Center Stage at University Forum

Oct. 29, 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.

NMU President Chris Olsen addresses the group gathered in Reynolds Recital Hall for the fall university forum