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.

NMU Claims Four Fulbright Semifinalists

Jan. 29, 2026

Four Northern Michigan University students or recent alumna, from among seven NMU applicants, have achieved semifinalist status by being recommended for awards through the annual U.S. Fulbright Program competition. The final selections will be made by Fulbright committees in the host countries between March-June.

Cold-Weather Training Exercise at NMU Featured in 'Ski Patrol Magazine'

Jan. 29, 2026

When Northern Michigan University hosted the first full cold-weather training exercise for the Region 5 Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) last March, National Ski Patrol members from Michigan were among the participants. An article about the exercise is featured in this month's "Ski Patrol Magazine," which is distributed to 30,000 patrollers nationwide, and to industry partners such as equipment manufacturers and resort operators.

NSP members from Michigan pictured in NMU's Jacobetti Complex parking lot during the training.

NMU Selected for Statewide Teacher Preparation Initiative

NMU Claims Four Fulbright Semifinalists

Cold-Weather Training Exercise at NMU Featured in 'Ski Patrol Magazine'

NMU Claims Four Fulbright Semifinalists

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