UP Focus: Kathleen Conover & Yvonne LeMireSeptember 25 - November 7, 2026Friday, September 25, 5 pm EST - Join us for the talk and reception
Kick off Investiture Week with a morning of service on Saturday, Sept. 26. From 9 a.m. to noon, NMU students, employees, and community members are invited to help clean the graves of Civil War veterans at Ishpeming Cemetery. All cleaning supplies and equipment will be provided.
Missing your pet back home? Feeling the stress of the semester? Come spend some time with the NMU Wildpups!As part of NMU's Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) program, the Wildpups are here to bring a little comfort, connection, and joy to your day.
First Year Experience Survey Open Through Oct. 2
The First Year Experience Survey (FYES) is now open and will close Friday, Oct. 2. Faculty and staff are asked to help promote the survey and encourage students to participate before it closes.
Personnel Changes
New HiresRichard Harris (08/27/2026), director-hockey operations (P2) Intercollegiate AthleticsBrandon Smith (09/14/2026), associate director/facilities engineer (SA) Plant OperationsHannah Pickens (effective 9/21/2026), principal administrative assistant (4B) Financial Aid
September 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!