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LOCAL INTERNSHIPS — Partridge Creek Farms in Ispheming hosts tabling event in Jamrich Hall to encourage students to apply to upcoming fall and summer internships.

Partridge Creek Farms offers 6 internship opportunities

Rachel Pott March 18, 2024

Partridge Creek Farms is currently offering multiple internship opportunities for students to partake in this upcoming summer and fall. Applications for these internships are available until Monday, March...

PrimeTime Productions to host Silent Disco for Spread Goodness Week

PrimeTime Productions to host Silent Disco for Spread Goodness Week

Ryley Wilcox March 14, 2024

PrimeTime Productions, a student organization sponsored by Housing and Residence Life, is hosting a Silent Disco Friday, March 15 in the Hedgcock Atrium at 8 p.m. This event is part of Spread Goodness...

CHARITY BALL — Attendees dance at 2024 Charity Ball. The Ball raises funds for a local organization once again after a four year hiatus. Photo Courtesy of NMU University Marketing and Communications

Student Nurses Association holds first Charity Ball since 2019

Rachel Pott March 1, 2024

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) held its Charity Ball on Friday, Feb. 23, in the Northern Center Ballrooms. This event was held to help raise money for Bay Cliff Health Camp, a nonprofit camp for...

Attendees mingle during lunch sessions on the first day of the event, getting to know their peers and fellow entrepreneurs.

SISU, Innovate Marquette co-host 2nd annual Innovation Week

Megan Voorhees March 1, 2024

NMU co-hosted its second annual professional development conference, Innovation Week, Feb. 21-23. The three-day event is put on in collaboration with Innovate Marquette and SISU: The Innovative Institute....

FAFSA delay halts financial award processing to Mid-March

FAFSA delay halts financial award processing to Mid-March

Ryley Wilcox February 23, 2024

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) used for the 2024-2025 academic year has been delayed, expected to be received by colleges and universities in Mid-March. Typically, the FAFSA is received...

WELLBEING WHEEL — CARE Team and Case Management Services uses Wellbeing Wheel to provide holistic care to students. Photo Courtesy of Emily Meier

CARE Team provides additional services alongside WellBeing Center

Rachel Pott February 22, 2024

With the signing of the Okanagan Charter last year on April 26, 2023, the Case Administration and Resource Education (CARE) Team and Case Management became one of the new services offered at Northern,...

SPINNING WITH THE SNOWFLAKES — Students skate and spin with the snowflakes at a Valentines Day-themed open skate.

SEC hosts Valentine’s-themed open skate for WinterFest

Megan Voorhees February 21, 2024

NMU's Special Events Committee (SEC) hosted an open skate to love songs on Friday, Feb. 16 at the Lakeview Arena.  This was a part of the university's WinterFest activities, which have the main goal...

CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT — NMU announced it will receive state funding for the Northern Enterprise Center. This graphic is based on renderings posted by the university with their original announcement for the project.

NMU to receive state funding for new Northern Enterprise Center

Rachel Pott February 16, 2024

Plans for the Northern Enterprise Center, which will house the College of Business, were announced in January. The Northern Enterprise Center will be an expansion and attachment off of the Hedgcock Building,...

DIVERSITY INCLUSION APPOINTMENT — Dr. Shawnrece Campbell, newly appointed Assistant Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion welcomed to NMU.

Shawnrece Campbell named Assistant Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion

Annamarie Parker February 9, 2024

Dr. Shawnrece Campbell, the newly appointed Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Diversity & Inclusion was recently hired at NMU. The focus of this role is to lead the university in diversity and inclusion...

SNA TABLING — Student Nurses Association Secretary, Phoebe Martin previews upcoming Charity Ball and Gift of Life challenge.

SNA raises awareness for Charity Ball and Gift of Life challenge

Rachel Pott February 9, 2024

The Student Nurses Association (SNA) is currently tabling in Jamrich to advertise for two of their upcoming events, their Charity Ball and the Gift of Life challenge. The Charity Ball is a fundraising...

ADAPTING — The UP200 has been canceled for the second year in a row. Organizers are planning the Festival of the Sled Dog to celebrate instead. Photo Courtesy of Derek Hall

UP200 remains canceled this year, Festival of the Sled Dog returns

Rachel Pott February 8, 2024

With the unprecedented and unseasonably warm weather this year, the UP200 powered by NMU has been canceled for the second year. The decision to cancel the sled dog race was announced on Feb. 1, 2024, about...

PROVOST APPOINTMENT — Dr. Anne Dahlman appointed as provost and vice president of Academic Affairs. “My motto is excellence in everything,” she said. Photo courtesy of Anne Dahlman

Anne Dahlman named provost, vice president of Academic Affairs

Ryley Wilcox February 8, 2024

Dr. Anne Dahlman, current interim associate provost and interim dean of global education at Minnesota State University–Mankato, has been appointed to serve as NMU’s provost and vice president of Academic...

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