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Northern Michigan University is a four-year public university located in the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Founded in 1899, NMU has a long-standing tradition of providing exceptional education and being an integral part of the Marquette community. With over 180 degree programs, a student population of approximately 7,200 students, and a variety of notable accolades, Northern is a distinctiv

e and innovative institution of higher education. The majors most popular among students include Art & Design, Biology, Criminal Justice, Education and Nursing. Northern has many award-winning leadership programs like Superior Edge and the Student Leadership Fellowship Program (SLFP). Superior Edge focuses on service through its four edges: citizenship, diversity, leadership and real world experience. SLFP is a nationally recognized program committed to developing competent, ethical, and community-centered leaders. Northern strives to make education accessible to everyone by keeping our tuition the second lowest in the state. Our students receive on average, a financial aid package of $12,265 each year in grants, scholarships and loans.

08/11/2026

The packing is underway, and you're wondering if all of this stuff is actually necessary.

NMU students compiled a list of their dorm room essentials and those that they sent back home after moving into NMU to make move-in easier for you. Plus, they included a few tricks of the trade to make a cozy, fun space.

Use the link in the comments to read the article and make your list.

08/07/2026

Pretty soon, campus will be full again.

And. We. Can't. Wait.

08/04/2026

Fall 2026 move-in is right around the corner!

And so is Northern Kick-Off. The FIRST stop at move-in.

Register for a time to pick up dorm keys, parking passes, books, laptops, and any on-campus employment materials in the Northern Center before hitting the dorms.

Your Wildcat can use the link in the comments to select a move-in time.

*You cannot move in without stopping at the Northern Center first.

08/03/2026

Northern Michigan University just unveiled a brand-new, state-of-the-art multimedia production studio that rivals top-tier professional recording spaces around the world.

Driven by the vision of Communications and Media Studies (CAMS) faculty members Mark Shevy and Dan Zini, this incredible hybrid space features elite gear for an immersive sound experience. It gives NMU students unmatched, hands-on experience in music production, podcasting, and broadcasting right on campus.

From local high school pipelines to cross-campus collaborations in theater and cinema, this studio will connect students with audio production software of the future.

Read the full article linked in the comments.

07/30/2026

The next medical breakthrough isn't coming from a massive corporate pharma lab, it’s happening right here in the Upper Peninsula.

Dr. Maris Cinelli and her team of student "alkaloid hunters" at NMU are researching local and traditional medicinal plants to find a cure for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

From uncovering rare compounds in h**p to testing traditional Mexican nightshade plants that kill stubborn skin infections, these NMU students are doing world-changing work right on campus. It turns out there is a incredibly fine line between what kills you and what cures you, and these wild discoveries could unlock the next generation of life-saving antibiotics.

Read the full article linked in the comments.

07/29/2026

Eye see you.

07/27/2026

Think advanced tech hubs only exist in Silicon Valley or major metro areas? Think again.

In Marquette, local manufacturers Exalta Group, Able Medical Devices, and Mount Manufacturing, along with Northern Michigan University, have quietly built a world-class medical device hub. But the real magic isn’t just the cutting-edge technology; it’s how they are keeping local talent right here in the U.P.

Through a unique partnership, NMU students step onto the manufacturing floor as freshmen, gaining real-world experience and high-paying careers before they even graduate. It’s a game-changer for the local economy and a blueprint for how smaller communities can compete on a global scale.

The full article is linked in the comments.

07/23/2026

What if the key to fighting brain cancer could be found in a routine 15-minute lab test? 🧠🔬

Instead of invasive surgeries and agonizing weeks waiting for answers, an incredible team of Northern Michigan University faculty and student researchers in the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center has developed a novel fluorescent biosensor called D2HGlo. When mixed with bodily fluids, this "liquid biopsy" tool lights up to detect tumor-developing molecules in mere minutes.

From mass-producing the biosensor right on campus to exploring early clinical applications, these Wildcats are proving that early access to advanced undergraduate research changes everything.

Read the full article linked in the comments.

07/22/2026

Does my Wildcat need a car on campus? 🚗

Short answer: Not necessarily! While some students do bring vehicles, many Wildcats navigate campus and Marquette perfectly fine without one, especially during their first year.

Current or past NMU parents: Did your Wildcat bring a car their first year? Share your advice or experience in the comments below! 👇

07/20/2026

Can you turn rejected trash into clean energy? ♻️🔥

Chris Anderson thought so. While studying at Northern Michigan University, he teamed up with a unique university initiative to license a patented technology that does exactly that.

Today, his startup, Revesys Energy, is taking difficult-to-recycle paper and plastics out of landfills and transforming them into high-energy fuel pellets for heavy industries.

The best part? It slashes greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40% compared to traditional coal.

It’s an incredible story of what happens when a great idea meets the right support system.

👇 Read the full story behind this game-changing green innovation.

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Marquette, MI
49855

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