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Retirement Plan Information

Retirement Plan InformationThe 403(b) retirement plan performance report for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2025 is now available for viewing. The report includes industry updates, market commentary and review, plan investment review, and fund fact sheets for the 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA). Please visit MyNMU, Employee Services tab, and

National Student Employment Week

The National Student Employment Association has declared that the second full week in April each year (April 12-18, 2026) be set aside to recognize the value of student employees and student employment professionals.

Northern STAR Awards

Northern STAR AwardsThe 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.

April is Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month. This nationwide campaign is dedicated to educating people about stress, its impact on mental and physical health, and the tools available to help manage it.Did you know that NMU provides a free and confidential support system to help you and your family members navigate any and all of the things that are adding stress to your lives?

TIAA Retirement Webinars - April 2026

TIAA is featuring three webinars in April. Prioritize your financial wellness and sign up for one or more now.

Personnel Changes

New HiresClaire Jacques (effective 3/16/2026), printing services coordinator (4A) University Marketing & CommunicationsJoseph Thierry (effective 3/16/2026), buildings & grounds attendant (1) Plant OperationsWayde Utsinger (effective 3/17/2026), dish room & utility food service worker (F1) Dining Services

Talkspace Go - FREE April Wellbeing Classes

Talkspace Go is a FREE & CONFIDENTIAL resource available to NMU employees and their families through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ESI. Check out this month’s topics designed to improve your mental health and wellbeing! These live, online group classes are therapist-led, anonymous, and free.

Student Research Survey

You are warmly invited to take part in a quick study that looks at how student loan debt may affect post-graduation career decisions. Undergraduate researchers are doing this investigation as part of a larger university research effort.

Understanding Required Minimum Distributions from Your Retirement Account - Hosted by TIAA

Understanding Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) When you make pretax contributions to your retirement account, taxes aren’t due until you withdraw your money in retirement. But what if you don’t withdraw the money? Well, the IRS makes sure you do—through required minimum distributions when you turn 73. In this webinar, you’ll get insights on:

NMU Giving Day 2026

NMU Giving Day is March 19, 2026! Give to what you love and invite your fellow Wildcats to do the same. Rally your teammates, clubmates, and bandmates; call on your lab partners, residence hall friends, and even your all-night finals cramming crew to join in. The more we give together, the greater the impact. Mark your calendars. Let’s go wild with giving!

NMU Giving Day 2026

Call for Art: North of the 45th 2026 Annual Upper Midwest Juried Exhibition

DUE: March 16, 11:59 PM EST

Coming in Fall 2026: CH 295 - Special Topics: Environmental Chemistry

CH 295 - Special Topics: Environmental ChemistryInstructor: Dr. Robin BondMonday, Wednesday, Friday, 12-12:50pmPrerequisite: 1 year general chemistry (CH 111and CH 112 or equivalent)

NMU Giving Day 2026

Call for Presenters - Poetry Without Borders

Poetry Without Borders will take place again this semester at the UNITED Conference on Wednesday, March 25, at 5:30pm in the Northern Center. Join the Department of Languages, Literatures, & International Studies in celebrating the linguistic diversity of the NMU community.