Northland College is a private, non-profit liberal arts college with a progressive focus on the environment and sustainability, located in Ashland, Wisconsin. Per the U.S. Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and other federal regulations, Northland College discloses information about the College ranging from athletic, academic, financial aid, security, graduation rates,…
After college, Audra (Jung) Willing ‘ 05 moved to Seattle to work for the National Outdoor Leadership School as a wilderness field instructor and later as a program supervisor for the mountaineering program. Without Northland, she says she would have likely lived a different life. “I didn’t even know what…
…large ensembles. Glickman’s colorful addition to Northland’s music program has developed collaboration between students, faculty and alumni. Glickman directs three large ensembles including Jazz band, Chequamegon Symphony, and Northland Winds. These ensembles incorporate college students, Northland alumni and community members. “A combination of community and friends, the ensembles create bonding…
Campus Safety works to promote and provide a safe living, learning, and working environment for the Northland community. Campus safety is provided by Securitas and is located on the second floor of Mead Hall. Services include: Provides 24 hour walking escort service Provides campus-wide security services Responds to all on-campus…
…looking for.” Sierra magazine this fall included Northland on its “Coolest Schools” list for commitment to the environment and sustainability initiatives, ranking it 55th overall, 14th among undergraduate colleges and first in Wisconsin. “I think when students come to Northland, they realize it’s easy to live more sustainably when you…
…work is much broader than retention. I highlight retention of students of color and first generation to keep us on task and not dilute the vision set by Northland. Do you see diversity challenges/opportunities unique to Northland? During new student orientation, a father approached me and asked if I’d read…
…most respectful ways to break the rules for a little healthy disruption. Q. What advice do you have for younger students wanting to step into leadership at Northland College and beyond? A. There are few places where your impact will be as visible as it will be Northland, and you…
…10 years as chair — credits Northland with helping launch his successful business career. “Unlike larger major universities, professors at Northland never quit on you—this is the foundation that allowed me to be successful in law school and which helps me in every transaction.” Allen has supported substantial College initiatives,…
