Northern Michigan University's Center for Native American Studies and the Michigan Supreme Court State Administration Office will present a free screening of the documentary, “Tribal Justice,” followed by a panel discussion featuring five judges. The event begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in the Whitman Hall commons at NMU.
Two NMU students and two alumni successfully completed their quest to circumnavigate Lake Superior by kayak to raise awareness of the importance of clean water and funding for nonprofits that protect the Great Lakes. They departed in May and paddled the final leg of their 1,500-mile journey into Presque Isle beach Aug. 30.
NMU's construction management program is featured in a University Businessmagazine article titled "Campus construction instruction: Turning campus building sites into student learning labs." NMU students worked on The Woods housing complex. They participated in site tours and meetings and reviewed blueprints and other project documents. The story appears in the September issue and can be viewed here.
Northern Michigan University is among the top 10 four-year colleges in Michigan, according to a new ranking by Schools.com. The online hub for higher education information analyzed the state’s public universities and independent colleges for metrics representing quality, flexibility and affordability. NMU holds the 10th spot in the ranking. View the results here.