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.

Student Makes U.S. Alpine Luge World Cup Team

Nov. 21, 2025

Northern Michigan University senior McKenna Wnuk (wen-UHK) of Lapeer, Mich., will take advantage of a rare opportunity to compete in the Alpine Luge World Cup in Italy and Austria during the holiday break between semesters. She is the newest member of the U.S. team that trains at Negaunee's Lucy Hill, the only full-length natural luge track in the country.

Food for Fines Returns to NMU

Nov. 20, 2025

Northern Michigan University's Police Department will hold its annual Food for Fines event Dec. 1-12. In partnership with the NMU Food Pantry, students and staff can donate one regular-sized grocery bag of non-perishable, non-expired food items and/or personal care products to alleviate $25 worth of parking citations.

The Historian Who Will Guide NMU's Future

Student Makes U.S. Alpine Luge World Cup Team

Food for Fines Returns to NMU

Student Makes U.S. Alpine Luge World Cup Team

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