Upcoming Events - NMU Alumni Relations

Celebrate with us all year!

Join Northern Michigan University in celebrating 125 years of academic excellence, unmatched community spirit, and Wildcat pride.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. CST

All alumni and friends are invited to join President Tessman for an NMU gathering in downtown Chicago at Quartino Ristorante! This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow Wildcats, share experiences, and celebrate the Wildcat spirit in the Windy City.

Enjoy an evening of networking, delicious food, and camaraderie as we come together to celebrate all things NMU. This gathering is free to attend, and all alumni, friends, and current students are welcome.

Appetizers, beer, wine, and soda 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.

Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2025

Celebrate Yooper Weekend at Neuroscience Group Field when the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers take on their in-state rival the Beloit Sky Carp! Show up early on Sunday to get your hands on one of the Cooper Pratt, Yooper themed, bobbleheads that will be given away to the first 1,000 fans and stay late each day to watch high school teams from the Upper Peninsula showcase their talents against one another after each Timber Rattlers game.

This ticketing opportunity is exclusively for NMU alumni and friends. Please note that no formal gathering is planned.

Friday, August 8, 2025, at 7:10 p.m. EST

Comerica Park (2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Mich.)

Join your fellow NMU alumni and friends for an evening at the ballpark as the Detroit Tigers take on the Los Angeles Angels.

Each ticket includes a co-branded hat, and $5 from every purchase will go toward alumni-supported student scholarships at NMU.

Those who purchase tickets can receive their NMU Snapback by visiting to Section 322 to scan their game ticket at the kiosk.

For groups of 10+, email Jordan Collins at Jordan.Collins@Tigers.com.

This ticketing opportunity is exclusively for NMU alumni and friends. A pre-game gathering will be announced at a later date.

Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 7 p.m. EST

Keyworth Stadium (3201 Roosevelt St., Hamtramck, Mich.)

Join your fellow NMU alumni and friends for an evening with the Detroit City Football Club. Each ticket includes a co-branded team scarf.

This ticketing opportunity is exclusively for NMU alumni and friends. A pre-game gathering will be announced at a later date.

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.