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Former names | Northern State Normal (1899–1927) Northern State Teachers College (1927–1942) Northern Michigan College of Education (1942–1955) Northern Michigan College (1955–1963) |
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Type | Public university |
Established | 1899 |
Endowment | $65.9 million (2023)[1] |
President | Brock Tessman |
Academic staff | 457 |
Students | 7,197 |
Undergraduates | 6,584 (Fall 2023) |
Postgraduates | 613 (Fall 2023) |
Location | , , United States 46°33′32″N 87°24′19″W / 46.55901°N 87.40525°W |
Campus | Small city, 350 acres (140 ha) |
Colors | Green and Gold |
Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II (primary) NCAA Division I, men's hockey |
Mascot | Wildcat Willy |
Website | www |
Northern Michigan University (Northern Michigan, Northern or NMU) is a public university in Marquette, Michigan. It was established in 1899 by the Michigan Legislature as Northern State Normal School. In 1963, the state designated the school a university and gave it the current name.
The university comprises five academic divisions, offering some 180 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.[2] Accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies.
NMU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Wildcats and compete primarily in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The hockey team competes in NCAA Division I Central Collegiate Hockey Association. The Nordic ski team competes in the NCAA Central Collegiate Ski Association.