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Northern Michigan University's My Way Friday program is growing in popularity. It provides students with opportunities to explore the local area, try engaging activities and make new friends. My Way Friday is part of My Way North, NMU's initiative to help students find their place and thrive. 

Northern Michigan University's College of Business will host alumnus and Marquette native Todd Gustafson, who serves as president and CEO of Kinexus Group, as its Executive in Residence March 16-17. In addition to visiting classrooms, he will participate in an evening community reception and talk at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Northern Center. The event will feature appetizers and a cash bar.

Northern Michigan University 1967 alumnus and Marquette native Robert Finkbeiner was recently featured in an article on the United States War Dog Association website that highlights his experience as a scout dog handler during the Vietnam War, and his unit's work to save military K-9s.

Carter Rahn, a 2025 NMU information assurance/cyber defense grad with a concentration in computer science, secured a position as a virtualization systems engineer with Fortune 500 company Ally in Detroit. In his position, he oversees extensive virtual environments, designs and maintains systems that support critical business functions, and ensures that systems run smoothly.

Northern Michigan University alumna Randi Schmeltzer '11 MA, '14 MPA was recently promoted to vice president of sales enablement at Marksman Titan Security Group. She joined the company in 2019 and has earned multiple employee awards, including Rookie of the Year, Rising Star and MVP.

The fifth annual YooperCON event at Northern Michigan University will be held on Wednesday, March 11, at the Northern Center. Hundreds of high school students from across the Upper Peninsula will converge on NMU's campus for a day of cybersecurity education and career exploration. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced two new appointments to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Susan Corbin of Petoskey is director of the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. Glenn Stevens Jr. of Royal Oak, originally from Marquette, is executive director of MichAuto and chief automotive and innovation officer for the Detroit Regional Chamber.

“The Holocaust: History, Memory & Michigan Voices,” a new traveling exhibition created by the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, is on display at Northern Michigan University's Olson Library through April 30. An opening reception is scheduled at 4 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the Library Atrium. A smaller exhibit on art as resistance is also featured.

“Disney's The Little Mermaid,” a musical adapted from the Broadway production and motion picture, will be presented by Superior Arts Youth Theater and the Wildcat Performing Arts Academy at Northern Michigan University Thursday, March 5-Sunday, March 8.

The Marquette Police Department ended the official search for Northern Michigan University construction management student Trenton Massey at 4 p.m. Wednesday. NMU had held an information session for the campus community earlier that day to address the university's involvement in the effort, advice related to self-care during stressful situations and an overview of available well-being resources.

The Northern Michigan University Quiz Bowl squad A recently finished in a tie for third place out of 12 teams at the National Academic Quiz Team (NAQT) sectional championship, which was held online.

Due to recent snow days and lost rehearsal time, the Northern Michigan University Orchestra's annual Children's Concert has been rescheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 9, in Reynolds Recital Hall. This is a free event.

Maris Cinelli, assistant professor of chemistry at Northern Michigan University, is leading important research to identify new plant-derived compounds that could combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. She received NMU's Peter White Scholar Award for the current academic year to support the effort. Cinelli describes the award as a great honor, but is quick to credit the talent and dedication of the student researchers in her lab.

The Westerlies, a Grammy-nominated, New York-based brass quartet, will be the featured performer at the NMU Jazz Festival. The group will present the festival's opening concert, which also serves as a Siril Concert Series event, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, in Reynolds Recital Hall. The quartet will also join NMU's Jazz Band and Jazz Combo for the closing concert on Friday, March 20, at the same time and location.

Northern Michigan University 2017 construction management graduate Matt VanDenAvond has returned to his alma mater in a professional capacity to work on two major facilities projects that will serve future generations of Wildcats: the recently completed Phase I Harden Hall renovation; and two new apartment complexes being built on Presque Isle Avenue.

The Northern Michigan University Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble, directed by Steven Riley, will perform a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Reynolds Recital Hall. NMU assistant professor Theresa Camilli will provide piano accompaniment.

Northern Michigan University held a Feb. 13 rededication ceremony and ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of Phase I renovations to the upper floors of Harden Hall.

Northern Michigan University's Seaborg Center will host the annual Michigan Region I Science Olympiad tournament from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the NMU Science Building. The competition typically draws about 300 middle and high school students from across the Upper Peninsula, who will participate in 46 events.

Northern Michigan University alumna Diane Husic was recently recognized at the 2026 NCAA convention for her longstanding leadership and contributions to Division II, including national leadership development programming for faculty athletics representatives (FARs) and efforts to strengthen the student-athlete experience in higher education.