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29-711: NMU or nmu may refer to: Education [ edit ] Northern Michigan University , a public university in Marquette, Michigan, US Nelson Mandela University , a public university in Port Elizabeth, South Africa National Mining University of Ukraine , now Dnipro University of Technology Nishtar Medical University , in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan North Maharashtra University , Maharashtra, India Labor organizations [ edit ] National Maritime Union ,

58-477: A former American labor union National Miners' Union (1928–35), American affiliate of the Red International of Labour Unions Other uses [ edit ] N-Nitroso-N-methylurea , an alkylating agent Neuromedin U (NmU or NMU), a neuropeptide Maidu language (ISO 639: nmu) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

87-822: A member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association . The Nordic ski team competes in the Central Collegiate Ski Association . The Division II football team plays in the world's largest wooden dome, the Superior Dome . Lloyd Carr , former head coach at the University of Michigan , former NFL coach Jerry Glanville , and Steve Mariucci , former head coach of the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers and Robert Saleh , current head coach of

116-401: A raised sandstone foundation, and surmounted by a tiled Mansard roof with a cupola . The front facade is divided by quoins into five bays. The central bay contains a recessed entrance, while the remaining front bays contain two-story arched windows. The remaining sides of the structure contain ribbon windows. Inside, a main hall runs the full depth of the building, with stairs rising to

145-634: A waiver of out-of-state tuition fees by NMU. Although athletes are responsible for tuition at the in-state rate, they may receive the B.J. Stupak Scholarship to help cover expenses. On-campus NMU-OTS athletes live in NMU's Meyland Hall, eat in campus dining halls, and train at the university's Superior Dome . The NMU-OTS also offers a variety of short-term training camps; regional, national, and international competitions; coaches and officials education clinics; and an educational program for retired Olympians. The on campus residence halls include: In addition to

174-557: Is a public university in Marquette, Michigan , United States. 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. Accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered by

203-732: The Higher Learning Commission . All education programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC). Other accreditations include the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; American Chemical Society; American Society of Cytology; Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Professionals (Surgical Technology); Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care of

232-746: The Lake Placid and Chula Vista sites combined. Over the years, it has grown into a major contributor to the U.S. Olympic movement. Current resident training programs include Greco-Roman wrestling and weightlifting. Athletes must be approved by the NMU-OTS, their national governing body and NMU to be admitted into the program. NMU-OTS athletes attend NMU while training in their respective sports, and are officially recognized as NMU varsity athletes. The student athletes receive free or reduced room and board, access to training facilities as well as sports medicine and sports science services, academic tutoring, and

261-599: The Marquette area with a wide variety of music, event announcements, and activities. NMU operates seven charter schools throughout Michigan. As of July 1, 2014, NMU added three more charter schools: Frances Reh Academy in Saginaw , George Crockett Academy in Detroit and East Shore Leadership Academy in Port Huron . Marquette City Hall Up until 1893, the city of Marquette had no designated City Hall, and

290-664: The New York Jets , played football for NMU, and current Michigan State coach Tom Izzo played basketball at NMU. Northern Michigan's rivals in sports action are the two other major schools in the Upper Peninsula: Michigan Technological University , and Lake Superior State University . The winner of the annual football game between NMU and Michigan Tech is awarded the Miner's Cup . The United States Olympic Training Site on

319-587: The 1960s that painted the school in an unflattering manner. In 2015, a controversy arose between the school's administration and members of the North Wind staff, which reached federal court on claims of first amendment violations before the case was dismissed. The weekly paper covers news from the university and community alike and prints on most Wednesdays during the school year. WUPX is Northern Michigan University's non-commercial, student run, radio station broadcasting at 91.5 FM. WUPX provides NMU Students and

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348-593: The Board of Trustees, is appointed by the Governor of Michigan and confirmed by the Michigan Senate for an eight-year term. The Board of Trustees has general supervision of the institution, the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution's funds, and such other powers and duties as prescribed by law. It also has the authority to hire and evaluate the university president, who reports directly to

377-814: 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 ; the hockey team competes in NCAA Division I Central Collegiate Hockey Association and the Nordic ski team competes in the Central Collegiate Ski Association . Northern Michigan University

406-571: The College of Business, the College of Health Sciences and Professional Studies. Graduate education began in March 1935 when courses at the master's degree level were offered in cooperation with the University of Michigan . NMU is considered "selective" by U.S. News & World Report . For the Class of 2025 (enrolling Fall 2021), NMU received 6,553 applications and accepted 4,670 (71.3%), with 1,496 enrolling. The enrolled first-year class of 2023 had

435-567: The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; Council on Social Work Education; Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Certification; International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.; Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology; Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation, State Board of Nursing; National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences; and

464-601: The National Association of Schools of Music. In addition, the nursing programs (practical nursing, baccalaureate, and master's degrees) are fully approved by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulation, State Board of Nursing and the baccalaureate and master's degrees are fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The baccalaureate degree programs of

493-560: The United States Army Cadet Command's "Wildcat Battalion". Roughly 70 Cadets train to earn their commissions as United States Army Officers in both the Active Duty and Reserve components. The North Wind began in 1972 as Northern Michigan University's second independent, student newspaper. The university's first newspaper was The Northern News, which was shut down due to published articles throughout

522-858: The Walker L. Cisler College of Business are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business . NMU is a tobacco-free campus. Instructional Spaces Ten buildings where classes are held having at least 210 instructional spaces. There are 3 distance learning facilities, the largest of which is Mead Auditorium which seats 100. Art and Design Berry Events Center Cohodas Hall Forest Roberts Theatre Gries Hall CB Hedgcock Building Jamrich Hall Lydia M. Olson Library McClintock Hall Physical Education Instructional Facility Seaborg Science Complex Superior Dome The Jacobetti Center Whitman Hall Northern Michigan University's eight-member governing board,

551-588: The adoption of a new state constitution in Michigan , Northern Michigan was designated a comprehensive university serving the diverse educational needs of Upper Michigan. During this time, enrollment grew, due in large part to the 1957 opening of the Mackinac Bridge that links the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Accredited undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered by the College of Arts and Sciences,

580-565: The board. Members of the Board of Trustees serve without compensation, but are reimbursed by the University for expenses related to Board duties. NMU's Wildcats compete in the NCAA's Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in basketball, football, golf, cross country, soccer, volleyball, track & field, and swimming/diving. The hockey program competes in Division I as

609-463: The building. Contractor Emil Bruce constructed the building at a cost of slightly under $ 50,000. Part of the contract gave preference to locally sourced building material, and the demand for bricks and sandstone was great enough that the local economy was bolstered through the depression that lingered through the early 1890s. The cornerstone was laid in May 1894, and the building was completed later in

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638-510: The campus of Northern Michigan University is one of 16 Olympic training sites in the country. The NMU-OTS provides secondary and post-secondary educational opportunities for athletes while offering world-class training. With more than 70 resident athletes and coaches, the NMU-OTS is the second-largest Olympic training center in the United States, in terms of residents, behind Colorado Springs . The USOEC has more residential athletes than

667-401: The following standardized test scores: the middle 50% range (25th percentile-75th percentile) of SAT scores was 980-1180, while the middle 50% range of ACT scores was 20-26. 180 Undergraduate and graduate degree programs are offered at NMU. NMU has five academic divisions: Northern's most popular undergraduate majors, by 2021 graduates, were: Northern Michigan University is accredited by

696-411: The residence halls, NMU operates and maintains four apartment buildings on campus. The apartments are NMU hosts a large number of student organizations which are governmental, academic, programming, social, religious, and athletic, as well as residence hall-related, in nature. There are over 300 registered student organizations that provide programs and activities for the campus community. NMU hosts

725-527: The title NMU . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=NMU&oldid=1216388495 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Northern Michigan University Northern Michigan University ( Northern Michigan , Northern or NMU )

754-419: The year and dedicated in early 1895. The city used the building until 1975, and it was then sold to a private developer who refurbished it into professional offices. The Marquette City Hall is a three-story rectangular building, measuring 92 by 72 feet (28 by 22 m), combining Richardsonian Romanesque , Second Empire , and Renaissance Revival architectural elements. It is constructed of red brick on

783-495: Was established in 1899 by the Michigan Legislature as Northern State Normal School to offer teacher preparation programs in Michigan's then-wild and sparsely populated Upper Peninsula . When it opened in 1899, NMU enrolled thirty-two students who were taught by six faculty members in rented rooms in Marquette city hall . The original 20-acre (81,000 m ) campus site at the corner of Presque Isle and Kaye Avenues

812-413: Was indeed using, rent-free, a building owned by Peter White . However, when White informed the city that their lease had run out, civic pride prodded the government to plan the construction of a new city hall. The city held a special election to allow the issuance of bonds to pay for the building; on receiving an overwhelming approval, they hired local architects Andrew Lovejoy and Edward Demar to design

841-510: Was on land donated by local businessman and philanthropist John M. Longyear , whose namesake academic building, Longyear Hall, opened in 1900. Throughout the school's first half-century, education and teacher training was the school's primary focus. During this time, the school built the native sandstone buildings Kaye and Peter White Halls, as well as a manual training school next to the campus buildings, J.D. Pierce School. Modest enrollment increases led to several name changes: In 1963, through

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