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SCHOLARSHIP — Jamrich Hall was packed with students, faculty and community members eager to see the research NMU students have done this year. (Megan Voorhees/NW)
Students show research at annual Celebration of Student Scholarship
April 22, 2025
TRASH CLEAN-UP — Students gather together with the Conservation Crew to collect trash around campus.
Conservation Crew organizes community clean-up
April 21, 2025
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
April 18, 2025
WILDCATS— President Dr. Tessman holds university forum to announce DEI changes
NMU complies with DEI orders
April 16, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
Letter to the Editor — NMU should be a bird-safe campus
April 28, 2025
Opinion — AI and I
Opinion — AI and I
April 21, 2025
SOAK IT IN — Photo of the inland lake I call home.
Opinion — Why I love being a Midwest Princess
April 21, 2025
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
Opinion — Tattoos and tourists
April 17, 2025
LITTLE ME — A smaller version of myself learning how to do field work with my mother one summer. It was one of my first experiences learning about biology and research.
Opinion — Grieving my future in biology
April 15, 2025
WORTHY OF LOVE—Students get hand-on experiences with less cuddly, but still lovable critters.
Animals take over Jamrich for “Critter Classroom” event
April 28, 2025
POSE — Students pose with their maps during the event.
Gamma Theta Upsilon tests students with trivia
April 28, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
TIME TO GROW— A look into some seedlings sprouted by the Hoop House.
Growing Together— Hoop House celebrates Earth Week
April 24, 2025
SWOOSH— Students wait for their time to shine at the Greek Council's Pong Tournament for charity.
Pong and Philanthropy
April 23, 2025
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
Wildcat lacrosse drops road contests, look to claim W in final Superior Dome showdown
April 25, 2025
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
Cats Connect hosts Tyler Talk
April 25, 2025
STOP AND LOOK— A doe stops in her tracks in the middle of the UP woods. The forests are filled with all types of wildlife that are currently threatened by a variety of different things.
Responses to threats on UP wildlife
April 24, 2025
NMU football hosts spring game
NMU football hosts spring game
April 21, 2025
FALLING SHORT IN SAGINAW— NMU runners race at a previous meet this season. After coming up short in the W-C-W Tri Meet this past weekend, the Wildcats head back downstate this weekend to the GVSU Big Meet. Photo courtesy of NMU Athletics.
Track and field ends race weekend with multiple first-place finishes 
April 17, 2025
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
Pizza Cat — Vol. 32
April 28, 2025
ASNMU Presidential candidates Manny Idoko and Cassidy Gibson debate on how they would help the NMU student body should they be elected.
ASNMU Presidential Debate give students a closer look at candidates
April 9, 2025
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
Sights and sounds of Hands Off! Marquette fights back
April 8, 2025
INCLUSIVE— Students gathered in the Northern Center for the annual Gender Fair to learn more about a variety of topics related to gender and sexual orientation.
Annual Gender Fair aims to promote education, inclusivity
April 7, 2025
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
Pizza Cat— Vol. 31
April 7, 2025

The North Wind

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

President Tessman seeks Presidency role at other university

Megan Voorhees • March 26, 2025

Northern Michigan University's President Dr.Brock Tessman is one of the top contenders for a vacant presidency role at Montana State University (MSU). MSU announced on its website that NMU President...

The Lake of the Clouds at the Porcupine Mountains, less than 10 miles away from the proposed Copperwood Mine site.

Tessman’s revoked support on the Copperwood Mine

Editorial Board • January 24, 2025

A few years ago, on behalf of NMU and its students, Brock Tessman wrote a letter of support on the Copperwood Mine. However, just a few months ago, he revoked that support. Tessman is known for his commitment...

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...

Joleigh Martinez/NW

National search for Assistant Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion continues

Annamarie Parker • October 26, 2023

The Assistant Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion search is one of the first for NMU and applications closed on Oct. 26. The search advisory committee is preparing to begin interviews in the coming...

Joleigh Martinez

Join President Tessman for Fun Run

Abigail Faix • September 20, 2023

On Saturday, Sept. 30, Northern Michigan University’s President Brock Tessman will be running a fun run/walk starting at the North Trail Head outside the Lodge. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with pre-run...

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