NMU's 125th Anniversary
Celebrate with us all year!
Join Northern Michigan University in celebrating 125 years of academic excellence, unmatched community spirit, and Wildcat pride.
Great Lakes Invitational - NMU Alumni Pregame
Join us in Grand Rapids for the ultimate college hockey experience at the 58th Great Lakes Invitational (GLI)! Celebrate the holiday season with thrilling matchups, exciting fan events, and the best of Wildcat hockey spirit.
All alumni and friends are invited to join your hosts Angela '97 BS and Andrew '98 BS Thompson at Buffalo Wild Wings for a pregame gathering from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on December 29, prior to the 7 p.m. puck drop of the Michigan State vs. Northern Michigan game.
Game Times
December 29, 2024
- Michigan Tech vs. Western Michigan - 3:30 p.m.
- Michigan State vs. Northern Michigan - 7:00 p.m.
December 30, 2024
- Third Place Game - 3:30 p.m.
- Championship Game - 7:00 p.m.
Tickets
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster or in person at the DeVos Place Grand Gallery Box Office. Student and alumni presale codes are available for exclusive section access. Don't miss the chance to cheer on NMU from Section 120 (Wildcats Student Section) or Section 220 (Band Section)!
Wildcats in Green Bay
Friday, January 31, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. CST
All Alumni and friends are invited to join President Tessman at this unique venue for an evening of immersive game experiences, Wildcat connections, and delicious bites and refreshments, as we celebrate NMU pride and the Wildcat community spirit.
Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available. The event is free and open to all alumni and friends. Space is limited, so please RSVP below.
NMU Night at the Green Bay Gamblers
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 6:05 p.m. CST
Get ready for an action-packed night with your Wildcat family at NMU Night with the Green Bay Gamblers! Watch the Gamblers take on Muskegon, and don’t miss the thrill of the Wiener Dog Race in between periods! Join us for an unforgettable evening of hockey, fun, and Wildcat pride!
Northern Now - Digital Event Series
Stay connected to your alma mater with Northern Now!
Northern Now is a digital event series for alumni and friends hosted by Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations. The series provides a behind-the-scenes look at NMU students, departments, athletics, and more on campus with exclusive tours, interviews, and interactive events.
Reunions
Throughout the year, NMU alumni staff assist groups with planning reunions of classes, athletic teams, student organizations, fraternities and sororities and more. Planning a reunion? Contact us to see how we can assist: alumni@nmu.edu or call 906-227-2610 and Check out our Reunion Planning Guide for helpful tips to make your reunion a success.
Alumni Event Planning
Interested in gathering with alumni in your area at an event or reunion? Here are some tools that can help get you started:
Master Calendar & Homecoming
The Master Calendar includes all academic calendar dates, university events, cultural events and sporting events, etc.