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Governor to deliver NMU commencement address

MARQUETTE, MI--   Governor Rick Snyder has accepted an invitation to speak at Northern Michigan University’s May commencement. 

Officials say he was nominated because of his support of key NMU initiatives, including the Educational Access Network, Invent@NMU, and career and technical education.

Some groups oppose Snyder’s presence at graduation, saying he’s politically controversial and the focus of the ceremony should be on the students.

NMU President Fritz Erickson says while he respects those who disagree with the selection, it’s important for the university to consider multiple opinions and perspectives.

Commencement takes place Saturday, May 5. 

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.