The legacy of James Panowski—known fondly as “Dr. P”—will endure for many years at Northern Michigan University. Before his death in May 2018, the former director of Forest Roberts Theatre designated a bequest of more than $1 million to the Mildred and Albert Panowski Playwriting Award and the James A. Panowski Theatre Scholarship at NMU.

Exhibits on the 60th anniversary of the making of the film Anatomy of a Murder and traditional wooden boat building in the Upper Peninsula are currently on display at Northern Michigan University. They can be viewed at the Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center in Gries Hall.

Northern Michigan University ranks 43rd among the nation's “50 Best Colleges for Education Majors” identified by Study.com.

Northern Michigan University's nationally recognized Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) is seeking faculty, staff and community members to serve as mentors for incoming participants for the 2019-20 academic year.