![UNIVERSITY DIVESTMENT UPDATE — DivestNMU members protest at Cohodas Hall in April, 2023.
As of December 2023, the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees gave full support in divestment. Photo Courtesy of Kolibri Drobish](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_7181-e1706121932247.jpeg)
Board of Trustees vote in favor of sustainability
Ryley Wilcox
• February 2, 2024
![SUSTAINABILITY APPOINTMENT —Director of Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment, Jes Thompson, appointed to Assistant Vice President of Sustainability.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Jes-Thompson-Headshot-800x1200.jpg)
Jessica Thompson named Assistant Vice President of Sustainability
Rachel Pott
• January 25, 2024
![SHINE PROJECTS — Students gather to strategize and connect with NMU sustainability and all that plays a role in it. Photo courtesy of Jes Thompson](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_5542-1200x900.jpeg)
SHINE program provides sustainability progress, opportunities
Annamarie Parker
• December 1, 2023
![Climate at Noon returns this month featuring NMU alum](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Climate-@-Noon-pdf-1200x1200.jpg)
Climate at Noon returns this month featuring NMU alum
Rachel Pott
• November 3, 2023
![CARBON NEUTRALITY — Jess Thompson and Kathy Richards host the first of several information sessions on NMUs new Carbon Neutrality Proposal draft. Students are encouraged to attend future sessions and provide their input on the topic as it develops.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/09B5E195-E695-4837-8213-E79B2789A663-e1697466833256-1200x611.jpeg)
Carbon Neutrality Proposal draft open for feedback
Annamarie Parker
• October 16, 2023
![SUN POWER — NMU students listen as a member of the solar panel installation crew explains how the bifacial panels work. The fully operational panels, located next to the SHINE building on Presque Isle Avenue, are the largest project to be financed entirely by the Green Fund, a five-dollar per semester student-paid fee.](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/IMG_5881-900x675.jpeg)
Campus solar panels funded entirely by NMU students
Andie Balenger
• January 30, 2023
![New degree program for sustainable business practices](https://thenorthwindonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Solar-pdf.jpg)
New degree program for sustainable business practices
Sophia Huhta, Contributing Writer
• August 31, 2021
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