MARQUETTE, MI-- Northern Michigan University is a smart investment all around.
That’s according to President David Haynes, who gave the fall convocation Wednesday. Haynes says an NMU education is a great value, and students are competing in the global marketplace.
“To move forward, there are several things we must always keep in mind,” he says, “and these are the messages I will be relentlessly driving home to our public officials, stakeholders and donors. Our faculty is advancing research and discovery in many disciplines. Our students are globally competitive and our alumni are spurring economic growth and entrepreneurism. We are committed to service, leadership and the betterment of the world around us. NMU is an economic driver that is preparing the workforce of tomorrow.”
The president says a lot has changed over the past year, and the university needs to continue enabling change in enrollment, excellence, experience, and endowment. He notes NMU has entered into an agreement with Macomb Community College to offer a four-year loss prevention program at its Warren campus. The school is also expanding offerings to local K-12 students.
The NMU Foundation has also launched the public phase of its Campaign for the Students of Northern Michigan University. The campaign goal and progress will be revealed during Homecoming weekend in September.
Haynes says school officials will continue to focus on recruitment and branding concepts in the coming year.
