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Snapping turtle

Turtles, Temperature & Sex

…and alligators survived, the hypothesis goes, is that the water regulated drastic temperature changes during incubation. This subject has fascinated Northland College Assistant Professor of Biology Kayla Bieser, Ph.D., since she went abroad as an undergraduate in Costa Rica researching leatherback sea turtles. She pursued graduate degrees studying red-eared slider…

Literature and the natural world: a conference for educators

Northland College will be hosting the second annual Children’s and Young Adult Literature Conference November 9-10 for educators of all types — including librarians, teachers, childcare providers, parents, and college students in education-related fields. This conference focuses on the connections between literature and the natural world for children and young…

solar garden

CRC Helps City Plan for Renewable Future

Center for Rural Communities Updates Ashland City Plan for Energy Independence

…the City is already doing to reduce energy consumption,” said Scott Grinnell, CRC faculty research associate, co-author of the report, and director of sustainability initiatives at Northland College. “The challenges of making the best with old and imperfect buildings are very similar to the challenges we have here at Northland

Visiting lecturer Brendan Baylor in his studio

Artist takes fresh look at historical clearcut

…in the Northland College Dexter Library and will be on display until November 6. He will give a public lecture Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Northland College Dexter Library, room 013. When Baylor moved to Wisconsin last year, he was immediately confronted with the utter lack of…

Basketball Game

Men’s Basketball Prospect Camp

June 24, 2024, 1:00 pm5:00 pm

The Northland College Men’s Basketball Prospect Camp is a way for high school boys (entering grades 9–12) interested in college basketball to get a feel for what they could expect at the next level. If they are interested in Northland College, it will give them hands-on experience with the team’s…

The Northland College Class of 2021 sits with President Miller for a class photo

The Class of 2021

Welcoming 232 New Students

Northland College welcomed 232 new students—the largest freshman class in sixteen years—September 8, with a ceremonial walk across Fenenga Bridge, convocation address, the revival of the Northland College pep song, and Everybody party, sponsored by the Northland College Student Association.  …

Northland sign

Moore to Speak at 105th Commencement

Kathleen Dean Moore, one of the most provocative voices in environmental writing, will be the featured speaker at Northland College’s 105th Commencement Ceremony. She will also receive an honorary degree as a Doctor of Humane Letters. “Moore’s work brings together the art of the essay, the wisdom of the natural…

Indigenous Peoples' Day Proclamation

Northland, Community to Observe & Discuss Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Northland College will host a panel discussion and observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day Monday, October 9 at 7 p.m. In 2016, the College declared the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, to focus on a more historically accurate perspective, regarding the beginnings of European and American interaction, respecting…

Student in front of computers in graphic design lab.

Graphic Design Emphasis

…about the subject and about the issues,” Terry said. This also connects graphic design students with the Northland College environmental mission. “Art fulfills the role of communicating the complex ideas — of moving science out of the lab and into the world,” Terry said. Northland College junior Timothy Cline said…

Northland College Alumni Matt Draeger

From Intern to Financial Advisor

Matt Draeger '18

…wanted to go after graduation. After much searching, I realized that Northland had everything that I was looking for; small class sizes, affordable, and a quality education. Going to college in my hometown gave me ample benefits and made the transition from high school to college significantly easier. Being a…