Erik Flinn of Marquette, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University Department of Mathematics and Computer Science 2020-21 outstanding graduating graduate student. He was part of the inaugural class of NMU's new Master of Science in Mathematics program, and will earn his degree May 1.

Margaret Vaitkus of Sawyer, Mich., has been named the Northern Michigan University Languages, Literatures and International Studies 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior. She is graduating May 1 with degrees in Spanish and fisheries and wildlife management. 

Logan Hartz of Rochester, Ind., has been named the Northern Michigan University History Department 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior. He is graduating May 1 with a 4.0 grade-point average. 

Northern Michigan University's Theatre and Dance department will present a modern twist on the literary classic Romeo and Juliet with a filmed production available for viewing Monday, May 10-Wednesday, June 30. This production of Shakespeare's infamous tale of two star-crossed lovers will be the department's first full-length film.

Katharina Springhetti of Tramin, Italy is the Northern Michigan University School of Health and Human Performance 2020-21 outstanding graduating senior. She will receive her bachelor's degree in sports science with a 3.81 grade-point average on May 1. Springhetti also competed on the NMU Swim and Dive Team as a national-level qualifier.