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Thinking of applying for a Fulbright grant to teach English, research, or study in one of its 140+ countries? Need help choosing a target country? Want a leg up on writing your application? Just curious and want to learn more?

Join our hands-on Fulbright workshop to explore the program's country offerings and review submissions so you can learn what makes a successful application. Register on The Hub, bring your laptop, and enjoy free pizza! 

When: Tuesday, March 24, 12:30-2
Where: Olson Library Atrium
What: Interactive Fulbright workshop, brought to you by NMU's Fellowship & Scholarship Committee and the Writing Center

Fulbright is one of the most prestigious international education exchange programs in the world, and the experience is often life-changing. Hope to see you there!

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In partnership with PEAK26 and UNITED, SHINE will be hosting the annual Campus Sustainability Summit on March 25 - 27 in the Northern Center. These events are free and open to everyone! 

Collaborating with UNITED and PEAK26 provides a dynamic conference experience that features wellness, leadership, sustainability, and equity. We invite every student, employee, and community member to learn, lead, and thrive together. 

This year's theme is Rest: Reclaiming Power Through Resilience & Resistance.

The full program includes keynote speakers, lunch buffets, invited presenters and panelists, interactive workshops, and a variety of learning experiences. 

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The 2026 UNITED Conference celebrates 20 years of community, collaboration, and innovation in this three-day multiconference experience hosted in partnership with the Sustainability Summit and PEAK 26 - bringing together our people, our place, and our potential under one shared vision.

Anchored in Our Compass and guided by NMU’s core values of inclusion, wellbeing, and empowerment, UNITED 2026 weaves together several cornerstone initiatives, including the Common Reader Program, the Wildcat WellBeing Fair, Poetry Without Borders, and the inaugural UNITED - KCP 4S Student Conference, into one cohesive experience. In partnership with PEAK 2026 and the Campus Sustainability Summit, these events form a dynamic ecosystem that uplifts wellness, leadership, sustainability, and equity, inviting every student, employee, and community member to learn, lead, and thrive together. 

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University updates on a wide variety of topics will be available at the winter semester's University Forum. President Chris Olsen and other NMU campus leaders will provide information on:

• Enrollment projects for Fall 2026
• Information regarding summer work on university construction projects
• Updates on state budget and appropriations work in Lansing
• A preliminary look at NMU's Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget
• Progress reports on NMU's strategic plan's 3 Grand Challenges

And more ...

All NMU students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general community, are invited to attend.

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Join President Chris Olsen for lunch and talk about what's happening at Northern.  Open to all NMU students.  Pizza provided.

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The Engineering Technology Department is proud to announce this year's senior capstone presentations. This is the culmination of years of hard work, late nights in the lab, and rigorous problem-solving.

Our graduating seniors in both Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) and Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) will be showcasing their final projects, demonstrating their ability to bridge the gap between theoretical design and real-world application.

Come out and see what our students can do!

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Please join us at the 30th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship!

The 30th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, all day in Jamrich Hall.

The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event held on the Northern Michigan University campus to recognize the scholarly activity of undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines. Students share their scholarly and creative work with the NMU and Marquette communities. The event is free and open to the public. Students interested in participating should speak with their faculty advisors for assistance in planning their submission.

In the past, this event was limited to research posters and 10-minute oral presentations. Last year, the event expanded to include student artwork. For the 30th anniversary, we are looking to include as many different students from across campus as possible and are opening Celebration to other formats, including film and video, readings, round tables, performances, publications, artistic displays, and more.

This event is an important opportunity for student scholars to share their work in a way that is accessible to the general public. Our mission is to improve how we communicate about academic topics and ideas while recognizing the hard work done by NMU students under the guidance of faculty. Join us to discover and celebrate student scholarship.

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Join us for the Art & Writing Awards on the campus of NMU in the Art & Design Building, room 165, on Saturday, March 14, from 2-4 pm.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Exhibition: February 21 to March 14, 2026

Presented by the nonprofit organization, the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the country’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative students in grades 7–12. This year, there were 130 total submissions from Upper Peninsula students. Forty-six creative teens from the Upper Peninsula received regional honors, including Gold Keys, Silver Keys, Honorable Mentions, and American Visions & Voices nominations, from the local Scholastic Awards Affiliate Northern Shores Storywork Writing Project.

The featured visual artists in this year’s exhibition are – Reese Collins, Eleanor Dohrenwend, Cat Ernsberger, Morgyn Hansen, Nynna Jarvi, Brooke Johnson, Hannah Josefsen, Natalie Joyal, Madeline Meilahn, Gabrielle Myers, Arianna Paananen,  Isabelle Recollet, Savanna Rautio, Miles Spaulding,  Lilia Skoglund, Addisyn Sundberg, Esme Ulland-Joy, Lila Witham, and Quinley Wonch

Learn more about Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

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Scholastic Art & Writing Exhibition: February 21 to March 14, 2026

Presented by the nonprofit organization, the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the country’s longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and recognition program for creative students in grades 7–12. This year, there were 130 total submissions from Upper Peninsula students. Forty-six creative teens from the Upper Peninsula received regional honors, including Gold Keys, Silver Keys, Honorable Mentions, and American Visions & Voices nominations, from the local Scholastic Awards Affiliate Northern Shores Storywork Writing Project.

The featured visual artists in this year’s exhibition are – Reese Collins, Eleanor Dohrenwend, Cat Ernsberger, Morgyn Hansen, Nynna Jarvi, Brooke Johnson, Hannah Josefsen, Natalie Joyal, Madeline Meilahn, Gabrielle Myers, Arianna Paananen,  Isabelle Recollet, Savanna Rautio, Miles Spaulding,  Lilia Skoglund, Addisyn Sundberg, Esme Ulland-Joy, Lila Witham, and Quinley Wonch

Join us for the Art & Writing Awards on the campus of NMU in the Art & Design Building, room 165, on Saturday, March 14, from 2-4 pm.

Learn more about Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

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Do you want to be a contender for competitive international fellowships and scholarships? Do you want to know more about programs that will pay for you to study, research, or teach abroad? Then come join our hands-on Workshop for International Fellowships & Scholarships! 

This workshop is brought to you by NMU's Fellowship & Scholarship Committee and the Writing Center, and sponsored by the Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs & Student Success.