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WNMU-TV Presents 'Facing Suicide: Town Hall'

Sep. 16, 2022

In a continuing effort to advance conversations surrounding mental health, WNMU-TV will host a “Facing Suicide: Town Hall” at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday, Sept. 27, in NMU's Northern Center. A panel of Upper Peninsula mental health professionals will discuss suicide awareness and prevention. The public is invited to attend in person or virtually at no charge.

Convocation Emphasizes Wellbeing

Aug. 24, 2022

Northern Michigan University's fall convocation featured several speakers who addressed new wellbeing initiatives for students and employees, the budget outlook, updates on facilities projects, the strategic planning process and the presidential search.

Broadband Expansion Receives Federal Funding

Mar. 11, 2022

The $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package that passed the U.S. House and Senate and was signed by President Joe Biden last week includes $1.2 million in congressionally directed spending that will enable Northern Michigan University to expand LTE broadband service to rural communities in the Upper Peninsula and northeastern Lower Peninsula through its Educational Access Network (EAN).

Manufacturing Consortium Receives Major Grant

Jun. 20, 2019

The Upper Peninsula Manufacturing Consortium, convened by Northern Michigan University to meet industry workforce demands by facilitating multiple career pathways, has received a grant worth nearly $1.3 million.

Cybersecurity Consortium Receives $2.47 Million

Jun. 5, 2019

The Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Consortium, convened by Northern Michigan University in collaboration with industry and education partners, has received two innovation grants totaling $2.47 million through the State of Michigan's Marshall Plan for Talent.

U.P. Cybersecurity Institute at NMU grand opening photo

Gillman Awarded Prestigious NSF Fellowship

Apr. 12, 2019

Biology graduate student Sierra Gillman is the first Northern Michigan University recipient of a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF-GRF), one of the most prestigious awards available to students in the STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in the United States.

NMU Room/Board Increase Less Than 1 Percent

Feb. 15, 2019

The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved 2019-20 room and board rates that are less than 1 percent higher than last year, despite inflationary cost adjustments and maintenance needs.

The Lodge entrance to the Woods housing complex

New Wildcat Statue Unveiled

Sep. 21, 2018

Northern’s new bronze wildcat statue, a much-anticipated addition to the campus landscape, was unveiled and dedicated Sept. 21. The statue was made possible through a gift from the estate of former NMU Board of Trustees chair and longtime NMU supporter Gil Ziegler (’60 BS).

'American Revolution' Preview/Panel Discussion Nov. 5

Oct. 24, 2025

WNMU-TV will host a preview screening and panel discussion related to "The American Revolution," a new Ken Burns six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country's founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The screening is open to the public and takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in the Northern Center Ballrooms on Northern Michigan University's campus.

High School Seniors' Rural Health Essay Contest Deadline Oct. 30

Oct. 22, 2025

High school seniors who reside and attend school in the Upper Peninsula who plan to continue their education in a healthcare-related field are eligible to participate in the sixth annual National Rural Health Day Essay Contest. Northern Michigan University's Center for Rural Health is partnering with Michigan's State Office of Rural Health to make this possible. The submission deadline is Thursday, Oct. 30.