NMU Receives Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Carnegie Foundation Elective Classification for Community Engagement logo

Jan. 12, 2026

Northern Michigan University is one of only 237 institutions nationwide selected to receive the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Colleges and universities were invited to apply by submitting documentation describing the nature and extent of their engagement.

NMU Seeks Plastics Reduction Partner Certification

Jan. 16, 2026

Northern Michigan University has officially taken its first step toward becoming a certified Plastics Reduction Partner through the National Wildlife Federation, by submitting a commitment letter that outlines its dedication to reducing single-use plastics across campus. This initiative marks a significant milestone in NMU's broader sustainability goals and reflects its leadership in environmental stewardship within Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Six Faculty Earn Reassigned Time Awards

Jan. 16, 2026

Six Northern Michigan University faculty members have received Reassigned Time Awards for the winter 2026 semester that kicked off this week. Each award provides up to four credit hours of release time to support scholarly activities.

NMU Receives Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

NMU Seeks Plastics Reduction Partner Certification

Six Faculty Earn Reassigned Time Awards

NMU Seeks Plastics Reduction Partner Certification

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