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.

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.

NMU Theatre & Dance Presents Family Christmas Classic

Nov. 20, 2025

Northern Michigan University Theatre and Dance will present a family-friendly, “amped-up spectacle” of the holiday classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Dec. 4-6 and 11-13. On a related note, Theatre and Dance will bring back its “Letters to Santa” campaign in collaboration with Honor Credit Union. Children who participate will receive a buy one-get one ticket offer for this or a future NMU production.

"Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" promotional graphic

The Historian Who Will Guide NMU's Future

Food for Fines Returns to NMU

NMU Theatre & Dance Presents Family Christmas Classic

Food for Fines Returns to NMU

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