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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.

Repeated exposure to threatening situations, such as those in police use-of-force simulations, may alter the threat perception of participants. This will be the topic of the next Psychological Science Colloquium at Northern Michigan University, which will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 in Weston Hall (NSF) 1302.

NMU alumnus Fred Stonehouse will receive the 2019 Charles Follo Award from the Historical Society of Michigan during its 70th annual U.P. History Conference June 28-30 in Escanaba. The award is presented to the individual who has made "the most outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of Upper Peninsula history."

Northern Michigan University's Glenn T. Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center is offering "Summer College for Kids”, a program for students in grades K-8 to take courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM education). 

Northern Michigan University's Forest Roberts Theatre will present Mamma Mia!, as part of its inaugural summer season. Performances are Thursday, June 20-Saturday, June 22, and Wednesday, June 26-Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m.

Northern Michigan University has been named a Military Spouse-Friendly School by Viqtory, a company that connects veterans and spouses with civilian opportunities. NMU previously earned gold status from the company by ranking 6th among small public schools nationwide designated as 2019-20 Military Friendly Schools.