Orange Shirt Day learning circles present opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and community members to learn about Indian Boarding School experiences and about healing and justice for survivors and families.The Learning Circles will also help participants prepare for NMU's Orange Shirt Day commemoration event on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
Join the NMU Center for Rural Health and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for Under the Lights, a coming-of-age film about Sam, a 17-year-old living with epilepsy who longs to experience a typical high school life.
Join the NMU Center for Rural Health and the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan for a free Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training. Be part of a community-wide effort to build awareness and confidence in seizure recognition and response. The training will take place from 6– 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, in Peninsula V of the Northern Center.
Personnel Changes
New HiresRichard Harris (08/27/2026), director-hockey operations (P2) Intercollegiate AthleticsBrandon Smith (09/14/2026), associate director/facilities engineer (SA) Plant OperationsHannah Pickens (effective 9/21/2026), principal administrative assistant (4B) Financial Aid
September Check-in Survey
NMU and the Beginning College Survey of Student Engagement (BCSSE) are checking in with students. This semester, freshmen and new transfer students have a chance to be heard!
TIAA Retirement Webinar Schedule - Fall 2026
TIAA provides several webinars each quarter to enhance your financial wellness and literacy. The Fall 2026 webinar topics are: