The Historian Who Will Guide NMU's Future

Olsen in back with his son, Ross. In front are (from left) his mother-in-law, Janet; daughter Charlotte; wife Jennifer; and daughter Emma.

Oct. 24, 2025

Newly appointed Northern Michigan University President Chris Olsen has clearly been influenced by his dad, Richard (R.D.), professionally and personally. Both men developed an avid interest in history, though they specialized in different eras. Richard gravitated toward the early 20th-century from WWI to WWII, while Chris pursued 19th-century U.S. politics.

NMU's AFSCME Union Ratifies Contract

Oct. 29, 2025

Northern Michigan University's AFSCME union, which represents 119 food services staff and maintenance employees, ratified a three-year contract Oct. 27.

'American Revolution' Preview/Panel Discussion Nov. 5

Oct. 24, 2025

WNMU-TV will host a preview screening and panel discussion related to "The American Revolution," a new Ken Burns six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country's founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The screening is open to the public and takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Northern Center Ballrooms on Northern Michigan University's campus.

The Historian Who Will Guide NMU's Future

NMU's AFSCME Union Ratifies Contract

'American Revolution' Preview/Panel Discussion Nov. 5

NMU's AFSCME Union Ratifies Contract

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