Congratulations NMU graduates

May 2008 commencement crowd

Congratulations to the NMU graduates who graduated Saturday, Dec. 15 and best of luck in your future endeavors. For details about where to order a DVD of commencement, visit the photos and videos website. The winter semester's graduation will take place at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4 in the Superior Dome. Visit the NMU Bookstore for information on ordering your cap and gown.

 
Commencement speakers

Brian Cloyd

Kevin Rush

R.D. (Dan) Musser III

Brian Cloyd, NMU Board of Trustees Chair

Kevin Rush, student speaker

R.D. (Dan) Musser III, president of Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

News and Information
Graduate Graduate Studies Option

If the current job market has you stalled on achieving your career goals, graduate school may be an option for you. NMU’s College of Graduate Studies offers 27 master’s programs, along with several graduate certificates. While the economy works to turn around, you can make yourself an even more competitive job candidate.
NMU Graduate Studies

NMU Alumni Association

Graduates can keep in touch with 50,000 other Wildcats through the NMU Alumni Association. First year membership is free as a graduation gift. More about the Alumni Association

Graduation speakers announced
R.D. (Dan) Musser III, the president of Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, was the keynote speaker at Northern Michigan University’s mid-year commencement on Saturday, Dec. 15. He also received an honorary Doctor of Business degree from NMU. Learn more about Musser. The student speaker was Kevin Rush, an environmental conservation major from Royal Oak. Rush spoke about perseverance and remembering the lessons learned at Northern.
Learn more about Rush
Ceremony Live on TV, Internet

broadcasts

The America One/B2 Networks will be streaming the NMU commencement ceremony live via the Internet, in high definition, free of charge. The ceremony will be streamed lived here.

Family and friends who live in the Upper Peninsula could watch the ceremony on WNMU-TV, which is found on Channel 13 in most of the broadcast area.

 

Find lodging ahead of time

grad ceremonyFriends and family of graduates should look for lodging in Marquette before graduation weekend to ensure a place to stay in the area. To find a list of hotels in the area, visit the Marquette County website.

Honors Breakfast

The Honors Breakfast celebrates the outstanding achievements of graduates who had attained  3.30 or higher grade point averages during their collegiate careers. The breakfast will take place at 8 a.m., on Saturday, the day of commencement.

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Events

Monday Feb. 11
5 p.m. - 311 Learning Resources Center
5 p.m. - University Center, Back Room
Tuesday Feb. 12
All Day Event - University Center
Wednesday Feb. 13
1 p.m. - Great Lakes Rooms, University Center
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