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 Hockey 50th Reunion
Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 1, 2026
Join your fellow Wildcats to celebrate 50 years of NMU hockey with a special reunion this summer in Marquette from July 30 - August 1. This weekend is all about reconnecting with former teammates, sharing stories, and celebrating the legacy of Wildcat hockey with fellow alumni, friends, and fans. Visit the website for the full itinerary, hotel information, and more.
We don't have everyone's email address, so please pass this along to your teammates and encourage them to update their information with the NMU Alumni Office (nmu.edu/alumni; alumni@nmu.edu; 906-227-2610)
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
Group ticket link coming soon.
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
Save the Date: Homecoming 2026
Friday, September 18 – Saturday, September 19, 2026
Save the Date! 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. More details to come.
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.