…of anthropogenically sourced chemicals on several levels of biological organization. We asked Andrew to reflect on the impact of his Northland College education. Breaking down the influence of Northland on my life is pretty messy but the essence of it comes out in my target style of leadership. Understanding how…
As a Northland College student, Andrew Weir felt like he was gaining valuable experiences in his geosciences major, but knew that in order to pursue a career in environmental consulting he would need something more substantial on his resume to stand out amongst other applicants. That is why Weir decided…
Commencement 2015 BY Sara Chase, For the Ashland Daily Press “Commencement—it doesn’t sound like an ending it sounds like a beginning,” said Northland College President Dr. Michael A. Miller Saturday in his greeting at the college’s commencement for its 2014-15 graduates. The ceremony for Northland’s 112 graduates, their family and…
Elizabeth Alexson’s self-directed student research positions with the Northland College Mary Griggs Burke Center for Freshwater Innovation fast-tracked her from graduating Northland College in 2013 to graduate studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), where she is currently pursuing her master’s degree in water resources science. While at Northland,…
…Kellie Pederson, Northland College Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute Lake Superior Project Coordinator, National Marine Sanctuary Research in the Chequamegon Bay: • Steve Galarnue, Director of the Great Lakes Department of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources • Jay Glase, National Parks Service • Randy Lehr, Codirector of the Northland College…
…one course each semester at Cornell University and the Pratt Institute. Shepherd joined the Northland College Board of Trustees in 2017. The most memorable thing about attending Northland College? “Above all, it would have to be, and continue to be, the close friendships I made while attending Northland. We have…
…And I sail with my two sons every chance we get. One of those sons, Brontë Goodspeed Gross ‘17, is now himself a Northland College graduate that turned his college major and our family passion, sailing, as his way of working through college—in Bayfield, Wisconsin, teaching sailing. The circle has…
Northland College is undoubtedly situated in the best place on Earth for student learning. Located in the midst of Lake Superior, the Apostle Islands, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, three tribal communities, a vibrant farming community, Northland researchers and students have access an unparalleled living laboratory. The College continues to take advantage…
A love for learning and Lake Superior is what lured graduating senior Megan McPeak to Northland College—and may someday bring her back. “I knew this was my time to be here—in my favorite place in the world—and to really focus on learning,” McPeak explained. Focused indeed. She double-majored in math…
…The event was held Saturday, Jan. 30, at Northland College in Ashland. Judges Cynthia Belmont, professor of English at Northland College, Claire Duquette, former editor of the Ashland Daily Press, and Gina Kirsten, composition specialist at Northland College, selected 22 writers and poets to read their submissions in front of…
