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.

Beaumier Center Hosts Opening Reception in New Gallery

Jan. 26, 2026

Northern Michigan University's Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center will unveil two exhibits in its new gallery space in 223 Harden Hall: "The Conservationists: George Shiras III, Theodore Roosevelt and the Migratory Bird Act"; and a permanent display of artifacts, photographs and stories about NMU. The opening reception begins at noon Saturday, Jan. 31.

"The Conservationists" Shiras and Roosevelt on a graphic promoting the exhibition

Baumgartner to Compete in Fifth Olympics at 44

Jan. 26, 2026

Former Northern Michigan University student and Wildcat football player Nick Baumgartner has qualified to compete in his fifth straight Olympics at age 44 as part of the USA snowboard cross (SBX) team. The Iron River native won a gold medal in 2022 with Lindsey Jacobellis in the debut of the mixed-team SBX event, becoming the oldest snowboarder to win an Olympic medal and the oldest U.S. gold medalist since the Winter Games in 1948.

NMU Receives Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Beaumier Center Hosts Opening Reception in New Gallery

Baumgartner to Compete in Fifth Olympics at 44

Beaumier Center Hosts Opening Reception in New Gallery

Baumgartner to Compete in Fifth Olympics at 44

Rodkey's Commencement Speech Inspired by Lake Superior