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CAMS presents first NMU Civility Week
CAMS presents first NMU Civility Week
March 31, 2023
NMU students tackle complex topics in The Speech
NMU students tackle complex topics in The Speech
March 30, 2023
BAKE SALE — NMU’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club is hosting a bake sale tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jamrich ticket window to raise funds for new stethoscopes.
NMU’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club hosts bake sale
March 28, 2023
Women in Leadership Panel celebrates womens history month
Women in Leadership Panel celebrates women’s history month
March 28, 2023
Dear Diary: Prioritize your mental health by journaling
Dear Diary: Prioritize your mental health by journaling
March 27, 2023
Opinion — The Hunger Games renaissance we needed
Opinion — The Hunger Games renaissance we needed
March 31, 2023
Opinion — How to protect your peace
Opinion — How to protect your peace
March 29, 2023
Opinion — Tattoos: Hot or not?
Opinion — Tattoos: Hot or not?
March 28, 2023
Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?
Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?
March 28, 2023
Opinion — You can call me Sal
Opinion — You can call me Sal
March 25, 2023
FUNDRAISING - Myers (far left) stands outside with volunteers promoting Marquette Ending Hunger. Myers said that the groups goals for each semester tend to be doing everything bigger and better, gaining more members, raising more money and providing more donations.
Students fight hunger, spread a little cheer along the way
March 30, 2023
ROCKY TERRAIN — Lauren Maki bikes at Marquette Trails Fest Dual Slalom last summer (2022).
Profile — Lauren Maki shares mountain biking journey
March 29, 2023
READY FOR MY CLOSE UP - Despite his preference for dramatic roles, Mitchell notes the character-building elements of comedic acting. He specifically singled out Mike Myers and Adam Sandler as actors who can form and embody a character.
Go Break A Leg: The Impact of Theater on DeShawn Mitchell
March 28, 2023
THE MINI PITCH —Ricky Rietjens (left) and Tyler Watson (right) pose after winning the Mini Pitch competition with their business proposal idea, Peninsula Produce.
Peninsula Produce to create first ever commercial hydroponic facility in U.P.
March 27, 2023
ILLUMINATING LIGHTS — Hippo Campus performs under vibrant lights at the Vandament Arena.
Hippo Campus show opens with up-and-coming artists at NMU
March 27, 2023
HIIT! - Charise Baker hosts a high-intensity interval training session each week, which is a great way to get in shape and have some fun.
HIIT training with Charise Baker provides full body workout
March 31, 2023
ROAD TRIP - NMU started their seven-game road trip and are looking to bring the momentum they have built into conference play, resuming this weekend.
W Lacrosse: NMU bounces back against McKendree after two-game slide
March 30, 2023
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour
Power 50: The full body workout in under an hour
March 24, 2023
BITTER SWEET - The Wildcats were able to go on a run for a chance at the Mason Cup but fell short against Mankato. The Cats end their season 21-17.
M Hockey: Wildcats drop Mason Cup Final to Mankato, 3-2 OT
March 24, 2023
GET ACTIVE - Two intramural volleyball players face off at the net. NMUs Club Volleyball is open to all students and encourages a friendly and active environment where you can meet new friends.
The friendly game of intramural volleyball
March 23, 2023

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The North Wind
Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?

Editorial — NMU Tuition Advantage: What’s the catch?

North Wind Editorial Board • March 28, 2023

At the beginning of March, Northern Michigan University unveiled NMU Tuition Advantage, a financial aid program that allows eligible students to attend the university with no tuition costs.  Considered...

ENROLLMENT - NMUs enrollment dashboard shows a total enrollment of 6,970 students, as of Sept. 12, 2022.

NMU enrollment numbers continue to fall

Ryley Wilcox and Jackie Phillips • March 20, 2023

Enrollment data for Fall 2022 semester shows overall student enrollment is still dropping for first time freshman enrolling in the university following the COVID-19 pandemic. In contrast, however the number...

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Winter enrollment numbers see significant decrease in students

Ashley Beronja & Justin Van't Hof • March 12, 2021
Recently, NMU released its 10-day enrollment numbers and the numbers show a pretty significant drop in attendance from the fall 2020 semester.
The Northern University Center will be Marquettes COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

University forum meeting held, COVID-19 updates, enrollment results

Ashley Beronja • February 4, 2021
NMU President Fritz Erickson held a forum meeting to discuss COVID-19 updates, enrollment and retention results and plans for the future on Feb. 3.
First-time freshmen enrollment increases

First-time freshmen enrollment increases

Tim Eggert • September 13, 2018

According to NMU’s 10th day enrollment report, the incoming first-time freshman class has increased whereas first-time graduate numbers have decreased for the second consecutive year. Specifically,...

Admission applicants up for fall semester

Admission applicants up for fall semester

Winter Keefer • April 26, 2018

First-time freshman and transfer applicants for next fall semester are up by 24 percent and 41 percent respectively from this time last year. First-time freshman orientation registration is also up...

President Haynes: increasing enrollment, keeping tuition low

Lee McClelland • April 4, 2013

On Monday, May 14, 2012, David Haynes was appointed as president of NMU for an interim period after former president Les Wong departed from NMU. Since Haynes’ appointment, many students have expressed...

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