Donor Funded Scholarships
The NMU Foundation’s donor-funded scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year officially open on January 19, 2026! Last year alone, more than 600 students received nearly $1.5 million in support — and you could be next.
Personnel Changes
New HiresMeredith Miller (01/19/2026), financial aid technician (P3) Financial AidAlexander McCracken (effective 1/6/2026), food service worker I (F1) Dining ServicesAaron Buck (effective 1/19/2026), buildings & grounds attendant (1) Dining ServicesStasha Warchock (2/2/2026), associate advancement officer (P4) NMU Foundation
Adulthood 101 Series Launches
Adulthood 101 is a workshop series focused on improving wellbeing through the honing of practical life skills.
Keep up-to-date with Career Services on social media!
Keep up-to-date with Career Services on social media! Facebook: @CareerServicesNMUInstagram: @nmucareerservicesLinkedIn: @NorthernMichiganUniversityCareerServicesPinterest: @NMUCareerServicSpotify: nmucareerservices
Donor Funded Scholarships
The NMU Foundation’s donor-funded scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year officially open on January 19, 2026! Last year alone, more than 600 students received nearly $1.5 million in support — and you could be next.
Free Professional Headshot
Get your free professional headshot! Appointments are available every other Friday during the winter semester! Each appointment is scheduled for 15 minutes, and headshots are completely FREE! Please set up your appointment on Handshake at least 24 hours before the event.
Donor Funded Scholarships
The NMU Foundation’s donor-funded scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year officially open on January 19, 2026! Last year alone, more than 600 students received nearly $1.5 million in support — and you could be next.
Welding as a Hobby - Beginners & Intermediate
This class is for anyone who wants to learn about the basics of welding.
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 October, November, and December:
Talkspace Go - FREE January 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.
Talkspace Go - FREE January 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.
Personnel Changes
New HiresJalin Halcome (effective 12/15/2026), dispatcher (4A) NMU Police DepartmentMadeleine Smerin (effective 12/22/2025), principal administrative assistant (4B) Financial AidDaniel Koenen (02/16/2026), director-auxiliary services (SA) Auxiliary ServicesLori Durand (12/19/2025), staff nurse (P3) Health Center
Excel Training: Improve Productivity & Accuracy
Please join Northern Michigan University Instructor, Carol W. Johnson, for this 3 - 4 hour Excel training that will focus on Beginner Plus Excel topics.WHO: This event is open to everyone!WHERE: NMU Jacobetti Complex, Room 506, 2296 Sugar Loaf Ave., Marquette, MI 49855.
Hinge Health Webinar - Digital Exercise Therapy for Pain Relief
You're invited to a 30-minute virtual event with NMU's partner on Musculoskeletal Care - Hinge Health! Learn more about the Hinge Health program and information on how exercise therapy can help improve your overall health and well-being.All employees and spouses on NMU's Medical Coverage have access to Hinge Health benefits at no cost!3 things you will take away:
Have You Experienced a Family Status Change?
If your family is changing, make sure to partner with your Benefits Team! Family status changes must be reported to the Human Resources Department no later than 30 days after the event and include:
IRS Announces 2026 Retirement Plan Limits + Catch Up Rule Change for Highly Comped Individuals
The contribution limits for employees who participate in the voluntary 403(b) and/or 457(b) plans have increased from $23,500 to $24,500 in 2026, and the catch-up contribution limit for employees aged 50 and over who participate in these plans increased from $7,500 to $8,000. Under a change made to the SECURE 2.0 Act, a higher catch-up contribution limit
FREE Holiday Mental Health Resources
Our EAP has sent us a holiday greeting that we’d like to share with you – it’s a brief video reminder that their services are available throughout the season, should you need them – click to watch: ESI EAP Holiday Greetings. &n
Talkspace Go - FREE December 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.
TIAA Live Webinars - October, November, and December 2025
TIAA has released its schedule of live webinars for the months of October, November, and December. Keep your financial goals on track with these informative live sessions and learn how you can take action for a more secure future. Topics include: Planning/managing healthcare expenses, Naming beneficiaries, and Social Security.
Personnel Changes
New HiresTheodore Matuszak (effective 10/28/2025), buildings & grounds attendant (1) Dining ServicesAngel Nguyen (effective 10/30/2025), food service worker I-barista (F1) Dining ServicesNoah Kozminski (effective 10/30/2025), food service worker II-retail (F2) Dining Services
Healthy Minds Survey 2025- Closing Soon!
At NMU, we want everyone to fully realize their wellbeing, as whole people living in community and belonging with each other. That's why it's important to make your voice heard! Northern Michigan University, in conjunction with the University of Michigan, is conducting a campus-wide survey about student and faculty/staff health and wellbeing called the Healthy Minds Survey.