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After 133 years of academic exploration, environmental leadership, and community connection, Northland College held its final commencement ceremony on May 24, 2025, and closed at the end of the 2024–2025 academic year.
Though Northland’s chapter as an academic institution has come to a close, its spirit and legacy lives on through the thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, and partners who continue to carry forward its mission and values.
Founded in 1892, Northland College was an accredited, private, nonprofit liberal arts college known for its deep commitment to the environment and sustainability. Situated just blocks from Lake Superior, the College offered students hands-on learning opportunities rooted in the natural world and informed by a strong sense of place.
Northland welcomed students from all backgrounds and encouraged critical thinking, civic engagement, and a lifelong dedication to making a difference. It became a leader in environmental studies, conservation, and climate resilience—long before these topics became part of mainstream discourse.
Though Northland’s chapter as an academic institution has come to a close, its spirit and legacy lives on through the thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, and partners who continue to carry forward its mission and values.
