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Northern Michigan University’s DeVos Art Museum has launched the first virtual edition of its annual “North of the 45th” exhibition because of COVID-19. The juried show features diverse works from artists living in the geographical area north of the 45th parallel in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota. “This exhibition, and many other...

NMU public relations professor and alumna Jes Thompson co-edited the recently published America’s Largest Classroom: What We Learn From Our National Parks, which has been nominated for the National Nonfiction Book Award. Thompson recruited NMU art and design alumna Abigail Cook to create graphics and help with the final layout and...

Marquette, Michigan - Free COVID-19 testing is available this weekend through a partnership between the Marquette County Health Department and the Michigan National Guard....

Three NMU alumni played pivotal roles in the creation of Disney-Pixar’s Onward. The film’s theatrical release was cut short by COVID-19, but its heartwarming premise and early availability on digital platforms have made it a welcome diversion for families self-isolating at home. Onward’s story was inspired by director-writer Dan Scanlon’s (’87 VOC) experience...

Marquette, MI  -  May 8, 2020  -  After two attempts to postpone the 27th Annual Boat, Sport & RV Show, Northern Michigan Shows made...

Marquette, MI  -  12/15/2019  -  Give a gift you'll feel good about this holiday season. This week I sat down with CJ Maresh to...

Marquette, MI  -  11/17/2019  -  This week I sat down with the incredible Jill Grundstrom, an instructor at Northern Michigan University and Director of...

Marquette, MI  -  9/12/2019  -  This week I sat down with my first interviewee, Sarah Schollmeyer to discuss her tips for being involved on...

Marquette, MI  -  07/26/2019  -  The 2019 annual Blueberry Festival is underway! We were down there today checking out the yummy treats and the...

Marquette, Michigan - March 18, 2019 - Two weekends ago, my 7-year-old son, Holden, had his very first Northern Michigan University Wildcat Hockey experience....