NMU Selected for Statewide Teacher Preparation Initiative

Early education classroom stock photo

Jan. 22, 2026

Northern Michigan University will participate in the 2026 Education Preparation Provider Collaborative, a new two-year statewide initiative designed to improve teacher preparation recruitment, retention and quality, and to form a strong foundation to help teacher preparation programs be responsive to the evolving needs of today's students. NMU is one of only five Michigan universities selected as educator preparation programs for the collaborative.

Ketterson Named to U.S. Olympic Team

Jan. 28, 2026

Northern Michigan University alumnus and former Wildcat Nordic skier Zak Ketterson will compete in his first Olympics next month as a member of the U.S. cross-country ski team. The Minneapolis native was one of the best collegiate skiers in the nation as a member of NMU's team from 2016/2017 through 2020/2021. He earned multiple All-American and All-Conference honors, regional victories and a CCSA Skier of the Year award.

Zak Ketterson competing for the Wildcats

Mesloh Shares Expertise on Crowd-Control Munitions

Jan. 27, 2026

Northern Michigan University Criminal Justice Professor Charlie Mesloh contributed his expertise as a former police officer and researcher on crowd-control munitions to a Jan. 26 Minnesota Star Tribune article titled “Chemical munitions can pose toxic threat.” The story addressed concerns about the ingredients in grenades and canisters being deployed in Minneapolis, and their potential health consequences.

NMU Selected for Statewide Teacher Preparation Initiative

Ketterson Named to U.S. Olympic Team

Mesloh Shares Expertise on Crowd-Control Munitions

Mesloh Shares Expertise on Crowd-Control Munitions

Ketterson Named to U.S. Olympic Team

Rodkey's Commencement Speech Inspired by Lake Superior