Events and Announcements
UP Focus: Kathleen Conover & Yvonne LeMireSeptember 25 - November 7, 2026Friday, September 25, 5 pm EST - Join us for the talk and reception
Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted will be on display from Oct. 9 – Dec. 12, 2026, at the DeVos Art Museum.
The NMU Orchestra and the String Chamber Ensembles presents a concert titled "Outdoors" where you will hear music by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, and Copland, including music from the films "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Tangled." We look forward to seeing you at Reynolds Recital Hall on Thursday, November 5 at 7:30 pm!
Personnel Changes
New HiresMelissa Andrews (effective 10/5/2026), vendor payment account rep (4B) Vendor Payables Shelley Paavo (effective 10/12/2026), principal account clerk (4B) Art & DesignKatie Wagner (effective 10/26/2026), student services representative (4B) Student Service Center
Northern STAR Awards
The Northern STAR (Simple, Thoughtful Acts of Recognition) Award offers an opportunity to immediately thank and compliment an employee who contributes exemplary work and/or demonstrates a commitment to NMU's core values.Congratulations to our Northern STAR recipients who received a STAR card in the months of April, May & June:
October Check-in Survey
NMU and the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) are checking in with students. This semester, freshmen and new transfer students have a chance to be heard!