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TREAT- The first 90 students who went to Career Services during National Student Employment Week were given a chocolate Willy bar made by Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts. (Elizabeth Loy/NW)

Career Services offers gifts, prizes to students during National Student Employment week

Elizabeth Loy April 18, 2025

NMU Career Services celebrated National Student Employment week on April 14-18 to recognize the work put in by student employees and student employment professionals. Career Services began the week...

WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes

NMU complies with DEI orders

Megan Voorhees April 16, 2025

On Monday, April 14, President Dr. Brock Tessman led a university forum open to students, faculty and staff on NMU campus, and the Marquette community. At this forum Dr. Tessman covered several topics...

PRESIDENT- NMU's President will be departing from the university July 1.

President Dr. Brock Tessman to leave NMU

Megan Voorhees April 8, 2025

This morning Northern Michigan University's President Dr. Brock Tessman announced his acceptance for the presidential role at Montana State University where he worked at prior to NMU. Dr.Tessman's last...

MAKING ART— Rebecca Daly discusses protest art with students interested in creating their own.

Student Leader Fellowship Program teaches students about protest art, history

Lindsey Hollander March 21, 2025

The Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) hosted an event Friday, March 14, where students learned about protest art while creating their own.  Students showed their support for many different causes...

TEACH —  NMU student Libby Myren presents the difference between misinformation, disinformation and what drives someone to spread them online.

Misinformation, disinformation event teaches students to think critically

Elizabeth Loy March 18, 2025

The Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) and the League of Women Voters of Marquette County hosted a presentation about how to identify and respond to misinformation and disinformation, primarily on...

SWEETS - Upon entering Hedgcock on Valentine's Day, students were met with a variety of sweet treats and homemade Valentines.

Student Support Services hosts festive Valentine’s Day bake sale

Elizabeth Loy February 24, 2025

Student Support Services hosted a bake sale to raise money for student events on Friday, Feb. 14 in Hedgcock where students could purchase baked goods and Valentines.  The on-campus organization aids...

A SHOW TO REMEMBER — Student dancers from Co/Lab take over 906 Bar and Grill and turn it into Alice's Wonderland.

Co/Lab Dance Company offers immersive experience in ‘Alice in Wonderland’

Morgan DeJager February 13, 2025

NMU’s dance company Co/Lab, recently took the Marquette community "down the rabbit hole" with an immersive, off-campus show. Held at the 906 Bar and Grill in downtown Marquette, many came to see this...

GA! GA! BALL! — NMU students get competitive at Wildcat Field Day.

NMU Special Events hosts Wildcat Field Day with great success

Luke Odgers February 6, 2025

A cluster of determined competitors lined the waist-high walls of the inflatable pit, each stooping with concentrated eyes and action-ready hands. In the center, an individual with a red ball began throwing...

RIBBON CUTTING - NMU WellBeing Center staff cut the ribbon to officially open the new ice rink.

Ice rink grand opening hosted by NMU WellBeing

Maggie Franzen, Features Editor February 5, 2025

In a winter scene that could fit the big screen, a plethora of NMU students, staff and community members gathered for some cold weather festivities. The sound of laughter and fun conversation filled the...

LONE GOAL — The 'Cats took a 1-0 win against the Panthers but were unable to find the back of the net against the Cardinals, taking a weekend split before the long road trip coming up.

M Soccer: NMU takes weekend split, long road trip ahead

Lily Gouin September 22, 2023

This past weekend, the NMU men’s soccer team hosted Davenport and Saginaw Valley with the weekend coming to a split. The 'Cats took the win against Davenport on Friday but fell to Saginaw Valley 0-1...

BACK TO BACK — Sophomore Madi Szymanski and freshman Ava Maginity took first and second place respectively, leading NMU to a first-place finish in the Northwood Open.

NMU XC: Wildcats take first overall in Northwood Invite

Lily Gouin September 15, 2023

This past weekend the NMU cross-country team traveled to Midland, Michigan to take part in the Northwood Invite to face off against 10 other teams. The ‘Cats left the meet coming out on top in first...

NEW CHALLANGES — Faced with injuries, NMU has been gaining valuable experience while junior Jacqueline Smith's shoulder heals and other key players deal with injuries.

NMU Volleyball: ‘Cats look ahead as GLIAC play approaches

Caden Sierra September 15, 2023

Despite another tough weekend and a challenging start to the season the 'Cats are still finding positives to take away as they prepare for the upcoming GLIAC schedule. Head Coach Michael Lozier acknowledged...

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