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Impact on local economy put at $45.5 M

…including the number of jobs created, the employment income generated and the total industry sales produced. Looking at the data, Winden said Northland’s direct economic impact included 236 jobs, producing $7,464,326 in employment income and industry sales of $21,705,741. When the indirect and induced effects are added in, the result…

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Title IX

…misconduct and violence are unacceptable, and where survivors who believe they were harmed by another person are provided support and avenues of remedy as appropriate. This commitment applies to admissions, employment, and student access to and participation in college programs and activities. Reporting Options Persons who believe they have experienced…

Northland College engineering student working on 3D printer

Enterprising Student Turns 3D Hobby into Business

…taught himself 3D printing in his spare time. This equipment led to the establishment of his own, local business, supporting other local businesses. In the summer of 2016, he worked as a private 3D printing contractor under the employment of Larson-Juhl Framing in Ashland. “My job was to take the…

Northland College alum Kinsey Neal standing in Lake Superior

Be Bold, Be Radical, Be Respectful

Kinsey Neal '18 on Leadership and Pushing for Change

Major: Sustainable Community Development Employment: Research Assistant, Center for Rural Communities Last Act: Senior Class Commencement Address Hometown: Arlington, Virginia Q. What have you learned about leadership during your time at Northland? A. The most important aspect of leadership is compassion. It’s the only way to understand differences in a…

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Rural America: A Living Laboratory

Center for Rural Communities Bridging the Theory-Practice Divide

Employment Program, the Chequamegon Food Co-op, and UW-Extension to conduct a local food survey. The purpose: to identify opportunities for workforce and economic development anchored in our burgeoning local food economy. Student researchers interview local stakeholders, develop survey questions, prepare mailings, analyze data, craft written reports, and help plan CRC…