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GO CATS— Students are back on campus at NMU, but that isn't the only thing that's returned for some. (Megan Voorhees)

An update on NMU’s presidential search

Lindsey Hollander, News Writer September 11, 2025

Following Brock Tessman's departure from Northern Michigan University to Montana State University, NMU’s Board of Trustees is making progress in its search for a new president by employing the services...

Editorial—Important considerations in the presidential search

Editorial—Important considerations in the presidential search

North Wind Staff February 4, 2022
As NMU continues its search for a president to replace Fritz Erickson, we at the North Wind have given some thought to the type of individual we believe would be an ideal candidate. As students we appreciate the administration’s efforts to take student and community voices into account through listening sessions during this process. We hope NMU will listen to the voices who speak up during these forums.
Editorial—Reflections on Erickson’s termination

Editorial—Reflections on Erickson’s termination

North Wind Staff October 5, 2021
It has now been over a week since the Board of Trustees unexpectedly terminated former President of the university Fritz Erickson on Sept. 24. For several days after the event, blindsided students watched and rewatched the meeting, analyzing each word spoken by BOT members, trying to fully understand the abrupt termination.
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