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.

Clemens Named to Michigan Arts and Culture Council’s Rising Leaders Cohort

Nov. 11, 2025

Randi Clemens, executive administrative assistant and adjunct assistant professor in Northern Michigan University's English Department and an NMU alumna, is one of 16 individuals statewide selected to join the Michigan Arts and Culture Council's 2025–2026 Rising Leaders cohort. Clemens is the only representative from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to be named to this year's group.

NMU Platform Personalities Hosts Anthony Ramos

Nov. 10, 2025

Northern Michigan University's Platform Personalities organization will host “An Evening with Anthony Ramos” on Monday, Nov. 17, in the Northern Center Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 7 p.m. Admission is free for NMU students (1 ticket per ID) and $5 for the general public.

The Historian Who Will Guide NMU's Future

Clemens Named to Michigan Arts and Culture Council’s Rising Leaders Cohort

NMU Platform Personalities Hosts Anthony Ramos

Clemens Named to Michigan Arts and Culture Council’s Rising Leaders Cohort

Clemens Named to Michigan Arts and Culture Council’s Rising Leaders Cohort

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