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BANNER DAY— NMU Wellbeing's second annual 5K was a success.

Mind over Miles, nothing but smiles

Erika Rice October 15, 2025

At the start of the second annual Mind over Miles 5K, NMU and the Marquette community came together on a fall evening. With snacks and hydration along the route, the runners came together at the Wildcat...

GRIEF—  Everyone feels the complex emotion in different ways. (Sydney Broberg/NW)

Dealing with grief as a college student

Megan Voorhees September 12, 2025

Grief is a complex emotion.  It’s one that we think will never affect us, but yet it sneaks up on us in a split second. That's why it's so complex. There's no date to warn you when grief will...

CAREER READINESS - NMU Wellbeing tabled with Career Services for a Resume Reboot edition of Toolkit Tuesdays.

NMU Wellbeing holds Toolkit Tuesday

Morgan Dejager April 7, 2025

In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted resume serves as more than just a summary of work experience—it is a strategic marketing tool that showcases an individual’s skills, achievements...

GETTING CRAFTY — Students visualize goals and dreams for the new year by creating vision boards in the NMU commuter lounge.

Getting creative with vision boards

Maggie Franzen January 21, 2025

On Friday, Jan. 17, Northern WellBeing hosted a drop-in event for students to create their own vision boards, offering a unique opportunity to set goals for the new year with a crafty twist. Held in the...

JUST IN CASE — The NMU WellBeing Center offers boxes of Narcan nasal spray for students and community members to take as needed.

Saving lives with Narcan

Maggie Franzen October 23, 2024

A resource that saves lives, Naloxone is available for Northern Michigan University students at all times at the WellBeing Center on campus. Naloxone, otherwise known as Narcan, is a lifesaving medication...

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