Join us in celebrating NMU's first-generation* students, faculty, and staff! The celebration will include a group photo, photos with Wildcat Willy, free pizza, cookies, stickers, and door prizes. The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at Jamrich Hall. Schedule of Activities
Friends, family, and community members are invited to support NMU music students as they showcase their repertoire and develop their performance skills.Join us Friday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall for the next Student Recital of the semester.Admission is free!
Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted will be on display from Oct. 9 – Dec. 12, 2026, at the DeVos Art Museum.
Free Professional Headshots
Need a professional headshot? Get yours for free with a quick 15-minute appointment with NMU Career Services, available every Friday! Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through Handshake.
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: