NMU Birthday Party

Events and Announcements

Friday, Nov 6, 2026

Join us in celebrating NMU's first-generation* students, faculty, and staff! The celebration will include a group photo, photos with Wildcat Willy, free pizza, cookies, stickers, and door prizes. The event will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, at Jamrich Hall. Schedule of Activities

Friday, Nov 6, 2026

Friends, family, and community members are invited to support NMU music students as they showcase their repertoire and develop their performance skills.Join us Friday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. in Reynolds Recital Hall for the next Student Recital of the semester.Admission is free!

Friday, Oct 9, 2026 - Saturday, Dec 12, 2026

Duets: Nina Rizzo & Kevin Wixted will be on display from Oct. 9 – Dec. 12, 2026, at the DeVos Art Museum. 

Free Professional Headshots

Need a professional headshot? Get yours for free with a quick 15-minute appointment with NMU Career Services, available every Friday! Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance through Handshake. 

Personnel Changes

New HiresMelissa Andrews (effective 10/5/2026), vendor payment account rep (4B) Vendor Payables Shelley Paavo (effective 10/12/2026), principal account clerk (4B) Art & DesignKatie Wagner (effective 10/26/2026), student services representative (4B) Student Service Center

Northern STAR Awards

The Northern STAR (Simple, Thoughtful Acts of Recognition) Award offers an opportunity to immediately thank and compliment an employee who contributes exemplary work and/or demonstrates a commitment to NMU's core values.Congratulations to our Northern STAR recipients who received a STAR card in the months of April, May & June: