The Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute at Northland College is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Awards (SONWA), which honor the best in nature writing for adult and youth audiences. These awards recognize contemporary writers whose work echoes the literary legacy of Sigurd Olson and inspires readers to connect…
Although I was appointed interim president of the College just this morning, my first obligation to our community is to share further details related to the crushing news that Northland College will permanently close at the end of this academic year. I understand that time is of the essence. As we know, the College’s capacity…
I write to inform the Northland College community that today the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to close the College at the end of the academic year. Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family—students, faculty, staff, administrators, board members, alumni, partners, donors, friends, and the Ashland and surrounding communities—we no longer have the…
The Northland College Board of Trustees today voted unanimously to close the College at the end of the 2024–25 academic year. Founded in Wisconsin in 1892, Northland was the first US college to fully integrate an environmental focus with its liberal arts curriculum. Located on the south shore of Lake Superior, surrounded by northern forests,…
Love comes in many forms, and at Northland College, meaningful connections are at the heart of our community. To celebrate these bonds, the College has launched the Northland Sweeties campaign—a joyful initiative inviting alumni, staff, and faculty to share their stories of connection, friendship, and love. Launched on Monday, February 3, this social media campaign…
John Hermus ’19 has a degree in natural resources with an emphasis on fish and wildlife ecology and minors in biology and chemistry from Northland College. He is currently at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, finishing his graduate studies regarding otoliths—the inner ear bones—of young freshwater salmon. Salmon populations have been decreasing in the last…
Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin’s north woods, Northland College’s biology program provides students with extraordinary opportunities to engage in hands-on research and explore cutting-edge science. Under the guidance of dedicated educators like Professors Alissa Hulstrand and Geoffrey Vincent, students gain practical experience that extends far beyond traditional classroom learning, shaping them into thoughtful leaders…
Northland College and Northwood Technical College are excited to announce the third annual Career Connections Expo, scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Northland College Chapple Family Gymnasium, Kendrigan Center. This event has become a cornerstone of career development in the region, fostering connections between students, community members,…
The Northland College Office of Admissions collaborated with Sharon Anthony, associate dean of academic affairs, to compile a list of “must-knows” for first-year students as we head into advising season. 1. Don’t be scared. Academic advisors are friendly and kind. They won’t judge you—they want you to be successful and are here to offer advice…
Dive into the fascinating world of ticks and ethics with Dr. Michael Lindquist on this episode of Biology Connections where we ask the question, “Why don’t we just wipe out all the ticks?” What are the moral implications of eradicating entire species that we consider pests and the philosophical considerations behind our interactions with the…
