Alumni Happy Hour: Summer Series in Marquette
The Alumni Happy Hour series is back for 2026, kicking off at Marquette Mountain's T-Bar in June, continuing at the legendary Thunder Bay Inn in Big Bay in July, and closing out with the 3rd Annual Wildcat Gold Release Party at Blackrocks Brewery in August.
NMU Alumni Minnesota Weekend
Alumni and friends are gathering in the Twin Cities to watch the Wildcats take on St. Thomas. Friday night starts at The Market at Malcolm Yards, where the NMU Football coaching staff will give a season update and preview Saturday's game. Saturday, we'll meet at Tiffany's Sports Lounge before heading to O'Shaughnessy Stadium for kickoff.
Friday, September 11 — The Market at Malcolm Yards
501 30th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
5:30–7:30pm CST
Appetizers provided. NMU Football coaches will share a program update and preview Saturday's matchup.
Market at Malcolm Yards
Saturday, September 12 — Tiffany's Sports Lounge
2051 Ford Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55116
11:00am–1:00pm CST
Pregame gathering before kickoff.
Tiffany's Sports Lounge
1:00pm — NMU Wildcats vs. St. Thomas
O'Shaughnessy Stadium, 2115 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105
Purchase tickets here.
Where to stay
Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is holding a group rate for the weekend.
201 South Eleventh Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Book with the NMU group rate
Homecoming 2026
Friday, September 18 – Saturday, September 19, 2026
Homecoming 2026 is set for September 18–19! Get ready to come together, celebrate traditions, and show your Wildcat pride! From the parade and tailgating to the big game, it's a weekend filled with connection, memories, and plenty of spirit.
NMU Night at the Detroit Red Wings
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 7 p.m. EST
Join your fellow Wildcats for Northern Michigan University Night at Little Caesars Arena and secure a co-branded NMU x Red Wings Hat! Each ticket sold through this special package includes a donation to the fund of the school’s choice. Hats are first come, first served at the game.
Presented by Michigan First Credit Union.
How it works
- Choose your section: 100 Level or 200 Level.
- Complete the easy purchase process.
- Share your personal link with family and friends and invite them to join you.
Group tickets
Groups of 10 or more purchasing together can save on fees and ensure their seats are together by contacting Marcus Hill at 313.471.3174 or Marcus.Hill@OlyEnt.com.
Hat vouchers
Hat vouchers will be loaded onto your Detroit Red Wings app 24 hours prior to the game.
Ticket delivery
To access your tickets, download the Detroit Red Wings app using the email with which you purchased the tickets. Under “Tickets”, follow to “My Tickets” and you'll see them in your account to save to your mobile wallet.
Questions?
For more information, please contact Marcus Hill at 313.471.3174 or Marcus.Hill@OlyEnt.com.
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.