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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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