Northern Michigan University
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 | $159 million (2023) |
| President | Brock Tessman |
Academic staff | 457 |
| Students | 7,409 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 6,684 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 725 (fall 2024) |
| 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, 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. NMU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Wildcats and compete primarily in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.