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The President's Photo Gallery - Office of the President

Changing Classes on Campus

The President's Photo Gallery

  • Howard Schultz Visits NMU | October 21, 2024
  • The 125th Anniversary Alumni Dinner | September 19, 2024
  • The Vandament Arena Rededication | September 12, 2024
  • Fall Fest 2024 | August 26, 2024
  • Fall 2024 Convocation | August 21, 2024
  • 125th Anniversary Kick Off | April 30, 2024
  • Faculty & Staff Recognition | April 8, 2024
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Project | January, 15, 2024 
  • The BEAR Center Rededication | November 2, 2023
  • President Tessman's Investiture | September 29, 2023
  • President Tessman's Investiture Service Project at the Children's Museum  | September 28, 2023
  • President Tessman's Investiture Fun Run | September 30, 2023
  • The NMU Wellbeing Center Dedication | September 28, 2023
  • The Jacobetti Complex Rededication Ceremony | September 15, 2023
  • Dead River Games | September 17, 2023
  • Fall 2023 Convocation | August 23, 2023
  • NMU Alumni Night at the Detroit Red Wings | March 18, 2023

Howard Schultz Visits NMU

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Howard Schultz, in a white sweater, smiles while standing at a counter in a cafe. President Tessman can be seen in the background, and there's a sign on the counter listing prices for hot and cold drinks. The Starbucks logo is visible on the wall behind him.

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Howard Schultz, in a blue jacket and white shirt, is smiling and looking at a woman with blond hair and glasses. President Tessman, in a grey sweater, stands with his arms crossed, observing the interaction.

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The 125th Anniversary Alumni Dinner

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Four people stand together smiling in front of a stone wall with a large emblem. The group includes an older man in a plaid suit, an older woman in black, President Tessman's wife in green, and President Tessman in a suit and tie.

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President Tessman, in a suit, talks to an older man in a plaid jacket indoors. A stone wall is in the background, with two other people engaged in conversation nearby.

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President Tessman and three others in formal attire stand together at an event, holding a framed certificate. A green and gold banner with a university logo is in the background, celebrating 125 years of Northern Michigan University.

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President Tessman, in a suit, stands at a podium with a Northern Michigan University emblem, speaking to an audience. A green backdrop marks 125 years of the university. Flowers and attendees are visible in the foreground.

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President Tessman, in a suit, stands at a podium with a Northern Michigan University emblem, speaking to an audience. A green backdrop marks 125 years of the university. Flowers and attendees are visible in the foreground.

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President Tessman, in a suit, stands at a podium with a Northern Michigan University emblem, speaking to an audience. A green backdrop marks 125 years of the university. Flowers and attendees are visible in the foreground.

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The Vandament Arena Rededicated

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President Tessman is shaking hands with a man who is holding a plaque on a basketball court. Empty green seats are in the background, with two people seated to the left. A table with a green ribbon and "Northern" signage is visible.

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President Tessman, in a dark suit, speaks at a podium with a microphone. The podium displays the Northern Michigan University logo.

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President Tessman, in a dark suit, speaks at a podium with a microphone. The podium displays the Northern Michigan University logo.

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President Tessman, in a dark suit, speaks at a podium with a microphone. The podium displays the Northern Michigan University logo.

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President Tessman is approaching a person to shake hands on a basketball court at Northern Michigan University. President Tessman is standing with a microphone in front, while the other person is walking over holding a folder. There's a ribbon ready for cutting.

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A group of people, including President Tessman and NMU's mascot Wildcat Willy, are gathered in a gymnasium for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Two people in the center are holding the ribbon, surrounded by others clapping and smiling.

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Fall Fest 2024

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A group of students is chatting and laughing outdoors on a sunny day with President Tessman. They are wearing casual summer clothes and sunglasses. In the background, a modern building and trees can be seen.

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Two students and President Tessman pose for a photo outdoors at Fall Fest. They hold a sign that reads "First Day of School 2024-2025." Booths and banners from Michigan University are visible in the background.

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Fall 2024 Convocation

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President Tessman is smiling warmly as he takes a selfie with two others, all standing close together. One person holds a smartphone to capture the moment.

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President Tessman is sharing a friendly embrace with a man dressed in green at convocation, holding a tablet in his hand. In the background, other attendees are seated at tables, while the room features a large screen and modern decor.

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A group of people is seated at round tables in a spacious ballroom for convocation. President Tessman stands at the front, addressing the attendees, while a projector screen in the background displays the message, "Welcome to Convocation."

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President Tessman, in a blue suit and glasses, extends his hand for a handshake as he approaches a woman in a white shirt. They are in a ballroom, with a podium and projector screen in the background.

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President Tessman, in a suit, stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, delivering a presentation. A large screen in the background displays the text "Convocation Address." Another sign is visible on the front of the podium.

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President Tessman, in a suit, stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, delivering a presentation. A large screen in the background displays the text "Convocation Address." Another sign is visible on the front of the podium.

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President Tessman, in a suit, stands at a wooden podium with a microphone, delivering a presentation. A large screen in the background displays the text "Convocation Address." Another sign is visible on the front of the podium.

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President Tessman, in a suit, shakes hands with another man in a casual shirt in a conference room. People are seated at tables in the background. In the foreground, a woman in glasses and a floral dress smiles.

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A large ballroom is filled with seated attendees facing a stage. President Tessman stands at a podium, and presentation slides are displayed on screens behind him.

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125th Anniversary Kick Off

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President Tessman, wearing a gray sweater, is slicing into a large rectangular cake adorned with green and yellow icing. The cake proudly displays the message, "Happy 25th NMU."

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President Tessman, wearing a gray sweater, is slicing into a large rectangular cake adorned with green and yellow icing. The cake proudly displays the message, "Happy 25th NMU."

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Faculty & Staff Recognition 2024

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A group of people is seated in a ballroom, attentively facing President Tessman, who is speaking at the front. A large screen displays a star graphic.

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People, including President Tessman, stand on a stage, with a presentation in the background listing names and years of service. The audience is seated, clapping, and watching the event unfold in a large ballroom.

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A group of people, including President Tessman, stands on a stage, shaking hands and conversing. In the background, a screen displays names and text. Empty chairs are visible in the foreground, and the setting is a large ballroom.

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A group of people, including President Tessman, stands on a stage, shaking hands and conversing. In the background, a screen displays names and text. Empty chairs are visible in the foreground, and the setting is a large ballroom.

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A man in a green shirt stands next to President Tessman, who is in a suit, engaged in conversation. They are in a ballroom, with a woman at a podium in the background and another woman standing to the side. A large projection screen displays text.

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President Tessman, in a suit, smiles and shakes hands with a woman holding a certificate. They stand in front of a black curtain and a partially visible screen in a ballroom with dim lighting.

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A group of people, including President Tessman, are standing on a stage during an award presentation. One person is speaking at a podium while others stand nearby. A screen displays the words "Excellence in Service Award" and "Don Wernholm, Housing Maintenance Technician, Plant Operations."

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Three people are on stage. A woman on the left is clapping. In the center, President Tessman, in a suit, is shaking hands with a man in a green shirt who is holding a plaque. A screen is visible in the background.

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A group of nine people, consisting of six men and three women, are standing in a row, each holding a certificate, with President Tessman standing with them. All are dressed in business casual attire, smiling towards the camera.

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President Tessman is standing with three other people. One person holds a certificate, and two hold gift bags. They are dressed casually and smiling, with a neutral-colored wall in the background.

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President Tessman is standing with a group of six people in a row against a wall. Four individuals in the middle hold certificates, while two others stand beside them. They are dressed in business and casual attire, smiling for the photo.

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President Tessman, in a suit, stands next to a man in a green shirt who is holding a certificate and plaque. They are smiling.

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President Tessman, in a suit, stands next to a woman in a pink shirt and grey blazer who is holding a certificate. They are smiling.

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President Tessman stands with four people at an awards ceremony, with four of them holding certificates. They are smiling and dressed in casual to business-casual attire, with a plain wall in the background.

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A group of six people stands with President Tessman in a line. One person holds a certificate. They are dressed in a mix of professional and casual attire, smiling at the camera against a neutral-toned wall.

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President Tessman stands with three people at an awards ceremony, with the three of them holding certificates. They are smiling and dressed in casual to business-casual attire, with a plain wall in the background.

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A group of six people stands with President Tessman in a line. Two people hold a certificate. They are dressed in a mix of professional and casual attire, smiling at the camera against a neutral-toned wall.

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President Tessman gestures toward three people holding certificates in front of their faces. The setting is an award ceremony.

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President Tessman stands next to a woman receiving an award. She is smiling and holding a plaque. Both are in front of a neutral background.

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President Tessman stands next to a woman receiving an award. She is smiling and holding a certificate and a plaque. Both are in front of a neutral background.

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President Tessman stands next to a woman receiving an award. She is smiling and holding a certificate and a plaque. Both are in front of a neutral background.

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President Tessman stands next to a woman receiving an award. She is smiling and holding a plaque. Both are in front of a neutral background.

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President Tessman stands next to a man receiving an award. He is smiling and holding a plaque. Both are in front of a neutral background.

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President Tessman stands next to a woman receiving an award. She is smiling and holding a plaque. Both are in front of a neutral background.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Project

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President Tessman, wearing glasses and a gray sweater, smiles warmly as he gestures with his hands while engaging in conversation with a group of people.

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President Tessman, dressed in a gray sweater, speaks from a podium in a warmly lit room with stone walls. In the background, a cozy fireplace, a decorated Christmas tree, and seated attendees create a festive atmosphere.

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A display near a brick wall at an event with a sign reading "Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service" at Northern Michigan University. There's a table with drink dispensers and cups. On the right is a green banner with the title "The Woods" above a map of the dorm complex.

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The BEAR Center Rededication

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President Tessman, dressed in a suit, speaks into a microphone in front of the Northern Michigan University Bear Center. Behind him, a sign prominently displays the name "Behavior Education Assessment and Research Center."

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A group of six people stand on a sidewalk, holding large scissors to cut a green ribbon in front of a building. The ribbon is decorated with the university’s logo. Two banners featuring the Northern Michigan University logo are displayed on either side of the group.

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A group of people, including a woman cutting a green ribbon with large scissors, stand in front of a Northern Michigan University banner. The event takes place outside a building. The ribbon is decorated with the university's logo.

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President Tessman's Investiture

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President Tessman with two women

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President Tessman shaking the hand of a man

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President Tessman speaking while standing at a podium

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President Tessman shaking the hand of a man

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Board of Director Member and President Tessman's mother putting the chain of office on President Tessman

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President Tessman standing on a stage in front of the board of trustees and deans

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President Tessman and his wife

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President Tessman's Investiture Service Project at the Children's Museum

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President Tessman cleaning the children's museum

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President Tessman cleaning the children's museum

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President Tessman's Investiture Fun Run

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President Tessman with student

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President Tessman and his family

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President Tessman with a group of people outside

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President Tessman with a group of people outside

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The NMU Wellbeing Center Dedication

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President Tessman with a group of people at the WellBeing Center dedication ceremony

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President Tessman with a group of people at the WellBeing Center dedication ceremony

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The Jacobetti Complex Rededication Ceremony

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President Tessman speaking behind a podiuma

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President Tessman with Jacobetti staff and faculty

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President Tessman with three people

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Dead River Games

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President Tessman on a beach

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President Tessman standing with students

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President Tessman standing with a group of students

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President Tessman playing volleyball with students

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Fall 2023 Convocation

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President Tessman speaking while standing at a podium

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President Tessman speaking to a room of people

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President Tessman speaking to a room of people

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NMU Alumni Night at the Detroit Red Wings

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NMU president Dr. Tessman with his two daughters at the red wings hockey game

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NMU Alumni Night at the Detroit Red Wings

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NMU president Dr. Tessman with his family at the Red Wings hockey game

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NMU Alumni Night at the Detroit Red Wings

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NMU president Dr. Tessman being interviewed at the Red Wings hockey game

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NMU Alumni Night at the Detroit Red Wings

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