May 2025

NMU Board Sets Room/Board Rates, Adds Programs

President Brock Tessman (back left) participates in his final NMU Board of Trustees meeting.
May. 2, 2025 —
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved room and board rates for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with a bond authorization to fund two new apartment complexes that will better meet the demand for student housing. The board also agreed to launch four new academic programs in the fall: bachelor of science in early childhood education teacher certification, birth-kindergarten; bachelor of applied science in cannabis and plant-based wellness operations; associate of science in psychology; and a master of science in sustainability.

Board Presents Student Achievement Awards

Top (from left) Tessa Standerford, Jennifer Kreger and Andie Belanger. Bottom (from left): Bryson Krieger, Landon Strzelewicz and Amy Holmes
May. 2, 2025 —
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees recognized its annual Student Achievement Award recipients, all of whom hail from Michigan. Tessa Standerford of Negaunee and Landon Strzelewicz of Caro are the 2025 Outstanding Graduating Seniors. Recipients of the remaining outstanding awards in their respective categories are: Amy Holmes of Waterford Township, Global Campus Student; Jennifer Kreger, Pontiac, Nontraditional Student; Andie Belanger, Gladstone, Graduate Student; and Bryson Krieger, Portland, Student of Any Class. 
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