NMU Board Sets Room/Board Rates, Adds Programs

President Brock Tessman (back left) participates in his final NMU Board of Trustees meeting.
President Brock Tessman (back left) participates in his final NMU Board of Trustees meeting.
May. 2, 2025 —
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees has approved room and board rates for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with a bond authorization to fund two new apartment complexes that will better meet the demand for student housing. The board also agreed to launch four new academic programs in the fall: bachelor of science in early childhood education teacher certification, birth-kindergarten; bachelor of applied science in cannabis and plant-based wellness operations; associate of science in psychology; and a master of science in sustainability.
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Board Presents Student Achievement Awards

Top (from left) Tessa Standerford, Amy Holmes and Andie Belanger. Bottom (from left): Bryson Krieger, Landon Strzelewicz and Jennifer Kreger
May. 2, 2025 —
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees recognized its annual Student Achievement Award recipients, all of whom hail from Michigan. Tessa Standerford of Negaunee and Landon Strzelewicz of Caro are the 2025 Outstanding Graduating Seniors. Recipients of the remaining outstanding awards in their respective categories are: Amy Holmes of Waterford Township, Global Campus Student; Jennifer Kreger, Pontiac, Nontraditional Student; Andie Belanger, Gladstone, Graduate Student; and Bryson Krieger, Portland, Student of Any Class. 

NMU Giving Day Surpasses Goal

President Tessman and NMU Foundation staff show their Wildcat spirit on Giving Day
Apr. 30, 2025 —
Northern Michigan University closed out its 125th anniversary celebration with the second annual NMU Giving Day on April 17, exceeding the $125,000 goal by raising nearly $169,000 for student experiences, research, departments and programs. The “Give to What You Love” event theme encouraged Wildcats and friends to show the power of collective generosity and champion the causes they are particularly passionate about.

NMU Free Cyber Defenders Summer Camp Seeks Applicants

A past high school cybersecurity camp at NMU
Apr. 24, 2025 —
Students entering grades 9-11 in the fall are invited to apply for a free, weeklong residential Cyber Defenders Summer Camp hosted by the Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Institute at Northern Michigan University, with support from the Central U.P. MiSTEM Network and Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center. The camp will take place July 13-18 at NMU. It is designed to introduce students to the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity through a blend of virtual and in-person experiences. The application deadline is May 16.