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Northern Michigan University is a public university located in Michigan's upper peninsula. The school's sports teams are part of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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Fast Facts
- Established: 1899
- Location: Marquette, Michigan
- President: Dr. Leslie E. Wong
- Faculty: 360Official Site: Northern Michigan University 2007-2008 Common Data Set
- Nickname: Wildcats
- Motto: Northern. Naturally.
- Acceptance rate: 83.1% USA Today: College Acceptance Rates: How Many Get In? (November 8, 2006)
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Noted Programs
- Biology
- Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Liberal arts and Sciences
- Nursing
- Preprofessional Programs
- Sociology and Social Work
- Technology and Applied Sciences
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University History
The school was founded and opened in 1899. The original class had 32 students, who studied teaching exclusively. The school has grown over the past century, and added several programs in the 1960s including business, arts and science. It was granted its full university status in 1963 and is now home to nearly 9,000 students and over 360 faculty members.Official Site: Northern Michigan University 2007-2008 Common Data Set -
Notable Alumni
- Howard Schultz, CEO and Chairman of Starbucks
- Dallas Drake, NHL player
- Steve Mariucci, former NFL coach
- Tom Izzo, college basketball coach
- Lloyd Carr, former University of Michigan football coach
- John Lautner, architect
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Just got accepted to Northern Michigan University! I can't wait for January.
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This was one of my favorite weekends ever. I cannot wait for northern Michigan university next year.
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#UWO Women's #Swimming & #Diving today at 1PM v. Northern Michigan University. Let's Go #Titans!
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Just walked into the schott and I see my Alma Matter's bus! NMU, northern Michigan university is in town for hockey tonight! Go Wildcats!!
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Northern Michigan University Leadership
- President: Dr. Leslie E. Wong
- 2004-present: President
- 1999-2004: Vice President Academic Affairs, Valley City State University, North Dakota
- 1996-1999: Provost and Academic President, University of Southern Colorado
- 1990-1996: Academic Dean, Evergreen State College, Olympia, Washington
- 1996-1999: Provost and Academic President, University of Southern Colorado
- 1999-2004: Vice President Academic Affairs, Valley City State University, North Dakota
- 2004-present: President
- President: Dr. Leslie E. Wong
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Visiting Northern Michigan University
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Northern Michigan University Student Life
- Official Site: Northern Michigan University Housing and Residence Life
- Ojibwa Casino
- Upper Peninsula Cross Country Ski Trails
- Beer Me!: Marquette Harbor Brewery and Restaurant
- Associated Students of NMU: ASNMU News and Events
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Northern Michigan University Sports Teams
- Official Athletic Site: Northern Michigan University "Wildcats" Athletics
- Official League Site: Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference | Central Collegiate Hockey Association
- Nordic Skiing: Men's | Women's
- Women's Swimming and Diving
- Football
- Hockey
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