In the heart of Wisconsin’s north woods, Northland College stands out not only as an educational institution, but also as a community cornerstone that connects students to Ashland through rich and meaningful experiences. Through service, internships, athletics, and local events, Northland students become an integral part of Ashland, forming bonds that often last a lifetime.…
My name is Brianna Hauke, and I’m a senior at Northland majoring in climate science. My time here has been amazing. I’ve met so many people, done so much, and taken so many classes with the best professors ever. I came to Northland because of the opportunities to work with and form connections with professors.…
Hi! My name is Kelby Youngberg, and I’m a junior at Northland studying outdoor education. I love Northland’s community. During my adventures and learning here, I’ve felt connected and known for who I am. And during the points when I have felt sad and scared, the community has been there for me. I always will…
It was day two in Isle Royale National Park, and the GPS wouldn’t cooperate, leaving us disoriented in the wilderness. Just keep truckin’ quickly became our motto as we tripped over logs and got whipped by twigs, hoping the coordinates in the GPS brought us back to the Greenstone Ridge Trail after our visit to…
Just a few weeks after Commencement, Cameron Jaeger and Liam Jansen are already putting skills they learned at Northland to work—on a national stage. The two 2023 outdoor education grads just won gold in the men’s tandem event at the 2023 North American Whitewater Open Canoe Slalom Championships. Liam and Cam first learned whitewater canoeing…
Alyssa Hoffman is a first-generation college student from Park Falls, Wisconsin, who loves being outdoors. When she discovered Northland College, she knew it was the perfect fit for her. But coming from a large family with six siblings, she knew she needed all the support she could get to make it a reality. “The Wisconsin…
Right now, I am staring at the conference poster printer in confusion of what to write; I cannot say that I am asked to participate in features regularly. I am in what I believe to be the study room, fluorescent lights shining dimly above me as my fingers glide across the keys of my laptop.…
If you had asked me at any point before my senior year of high school where I hoped to go to college, I never would have seen myself at a place like Northland. For as long as I can remember, it was my desire to follow in my parents’ footsteps and attend the University of…
As we reach the end of Pride Month, student intern Toni Alioto ’22 delves into the history of the pride flag—its creation, its meaning, and its continuous adaption to the changing landscape that is the LGBT2QAI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, queer/questioning, ally, intersex, +) community. The rainbow flag has become an international symbol for…
Each year, a graduating senior is selected to serve as the student speaker at commencement. This year, Aja Gregg, graduating with a degree in sociology and social justice and a minor in psychology, will deliver the student address to her fellow graduates. A McNair Scholar, basketball player, and an alumni relations intern, Aja has made…
