BIPOC at NMU

The Student Equity and Engagement Center (SEEC) provides services and a safe space for Black, Indigenous, and people of color to gather, find community, and access resources. 

Multicultural Graduation is an event focused on recognizing the achievements of graduating students of color, both domestic & international. All are welcome! The event includes a brief ceremony, followed by music, refreshments, and more. 

 

Registration information to be released shortly. 

 

The Center for Native American Studies offers a holistic curriculum rooted in Native American themes that challenges students to think critically and communicate effectively about Indigenous issues. It emphasizes Great Lakes Indigenous perspectives, stimulates further respectful inquiry about Indigenous people, and provides active learning and service learning opportunities that strengthen student engagement, interaction, and reciprocity with Indigenous communities.

https://nmu.edu/nativeamericanstudies/

 

The International Programs Office is dedicated to engaging the NMU community in a wide range of international experiences, which nurture awareness and appreciation of diverse cultures, people, and ideas. Adventure is waiting, and we're excited to help you find it.

https://nmu.edu/internationalprograms/

 

Black Student Union - BSU strives to create an inclusive and understanding space for the education of Black experience, culture and history on campus.

https://thehub.nmu.edu/bsu/home/

Latinx Student Union - The purpose of LSU is to affirm the Latin culture and heritage within Northern Michigan University while also serving as a social group for all Latinx Students.

https://thehub.nmu.edu/lsu/home/

Native American Student Association - NASA is a student organization that plans and promotes events related to Native American heritage and culture on campus.

https://nmu.edu/nativeamericanstudies/native-american-student-association

All Nations Club - All Nations Club is a student organization formed by international and local students seeking to share their culture and experiences from their countries and have fun meeting people from all over the world.

https://thehub.nmu.edu/amc/home/

Social Justice For Us is uplifting the voices of marginalized people in Marquette County. In rural, predominantly white communities, it’s hard to organize any one group for underrepresented peoples, including but not limited to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and impoverished communities. Oppression is intersectional, so we have created a united front to fight against injustice and to promote education.

 

https://thehub.nmu.edu/sjfu/home/

There are a multitude of scholarships available for multicultural students. Click on the link below to access our list!

 

https://nmu.edu/seec/scholarships

 

 

Below are some statistical assessments of NMU.

  • Total Headcount: 7,197
  • Undergraduate: 6,584; Graduate: 613
  • Men: 38.1%; Women: 61.9%
  • Full-time undergrad: 85.2%
  • New transfer students: 440
  • Students from out of state: 21.2%

    You can also view information about NMU’s students broken down by region, race, age, degree, program, etc. in the Student Profile or the Common Data Set.

Data is accurate as of Fall 2023.

 

 

Resources

The F.I.N.D.

Located in our office, the F.I.N.D. is a room dedicated to LGBT+, BIPOC, and Social Justice resources, handouts, books, and movies. To learn more stop by 3001 Hedgcock or visit the links below.

Safe Place Pledge

Businesses who have made the Safe Place Pledge:

 

Mental Health Resources

A Brief Survival Guide for Black and Brown LGBTQ Folks

Native Specific Mental Health Resources

Mental Health for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

BIPOC Mental Health Resources

Podcasts