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PREPPING FOR SUCCESS — The NMU Foundation and NMU WellBeing show students how to apply for the university's donor funded scholarships.

NMU Foundation, WellBeing host Skill Builder on donor funded scholarships

Lindsey Hollander February 3, 2025

On Wednesday, Jan. 29 in Jamrich Hall, the NMU Foundation and NMU WellBeing hosted a Skill Builder focused on how to apply for donor funded scholarships. Last year, over $1.4 million in scholarships were...

ORGAN DONATION - The NMU Student Nurses Association set up an informational display in Jamrich Hall about organ donation for the Gift of Life Campus Challenge.

Student Nurses Association partners with Gift of Life Campus Challenge for community education

Lindsey Hollander January 28, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 24 in Jamrich Hall, the NMU Student Nurses Association (SNA) raised awareness about organ donation through a partnership with the Gift of Life Campus Challenge. The challenge is a program...

HONORING LEGACY - NMU students gather to enjoy lunch together in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Center for Student Enrichment host MLK service events

Elizabeth Loy January 28, 2025

Northern Michigan University Students gathered in Hedgcock to honor Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy on Monday, Jan. 20. Students made blankets, cards and bracelets for the community, and listened to inspiring...

THE BERRY'S- John and Shirley Berry pose with the Tessmans. Photo courtesy of Derek Hall

NMU Alumni and family makes major donation

Megan Voorhees January 28, 2025

Northern Michigan University Alum John Berry Jr. and his wife Shirly donated 3.5 million dollars to the institution on Monday, Jan. 27, to be put towards the College of Business Deanship and supporting...

Graphic by Deirdre Northrup-Riesterer

NMU students bug out over new club on campus

Megan Voorhees January 21, 2025

Northern Michigan University offers a wide variety of clubs and student organizations, and one of the newest to be brought to campus is the Entomology Club.  Entomology is the study of insects, including...

GET ACTIVE - The ORC is hosting their first drop-in cross-country skiing and fat tire bike rental event. The QR code on the bottom right gives directions to where the event will be held. Graphic courtesy of NMU Rec Sports.

Students get active with free ORC event

Megan Voorhees January 20, 2025

The Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) is hosting its first drop-in cross country skiing and fat tire bike event with free rentals for NMU students on Fridays Jan. 24, Feb. 7 and Feb. 21 at the NTN Forestville...

THANKS HOWARD — Students sign a large Starbucks coffee cup to give their thanks back to Schultz for his donation to the university.

NMU Alumni makes big change on campus through donation

Megan Voorhees November 20, 2024

Northern Michigan University Alumni class of ‘75 and Former ceo of Starbucks Howard Shultz announced his $1 million from the Schultz Family Foundation to NMU on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The money will support...

THE CLIMB - Students climb the wall at the PEIF for the ORC's Midnight Madness event.

Students soar high at climbing event

Megan Voorhees November 18, 2024

The Outdoor Recreation Center hosted a Midnight Madness event at the indoor climbing wall in the Physical Education Instructional Facility (PEIF) on Thursday, Nov. 14.  During this event students were...

CLIMATE FINDINGS - Students, staff and community members gather to listen to Stoner and his research findings on climate change.

Dr. Alexander Stoner introduces climate anxiety, illusion of economic growth

Lindsey Hollander November 15, 2024

On Nov. 8, Northern Michigan University students and members of the Marquette community filled up a classroom to hear Dr. Alexander Stoner speak on his research surrounding climate anxiety, disavowal and...

CULTURE SHOCK - Students gathered in The Science Building for the Culture Shock Film Society’s showing of "Hundreds of Beavers" last Thursday.

Culture Shock Film Society hosts movie showings to broaden students’ worldview

Elizabeth Loy November 15, 2024

The Culture Shock Film Society gathered in The Science Building on Nov. 7 for their showing of the comedy, “Hundreds of Beavers.” “We had a pretty decent turnout, and everyone enjoyed the movie...

A STITCH IN TIME - President of Feminism for All Lindsey Herron shows students how to sew running and overcast stiches.

Feminism for All creates environment for students to learn new skill

Megan Voorhees November 11, 2024

Feminism for All hosted a Halloween-themed event where students were able to watch the 2009 movie "Coraline" and create their own doll inspired by the film.  The idea for the event stemmed from the...

FOCUS IN - Students visit booths at the 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair in hopes of making connections and landing a job or internship.

Career Services hosts 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair, provides opportunities for students

Elizabeth Loy November 11, 2024

Students gathered in the Northern Center Ballrooms on Oct. 30 to participate in the 57th Annual Fall Semester Job Fair, where there were 65 part-time, full-time and internship opportunities to explore....

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