LeBert Studies Stem Cells in Mice

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NMU graduate student Danny LeBert used his Excellence in Education grant to study stem cell migration in mice and made an interesting discovery as to how stem cells react to tumor cells. Learn more



Essential Facts for New Graduate Students

Starting graduate school can be overwhelming, but we're here to help. Click on the links below to learn about services and opportunities available to graduate students.

woman writing on chalkboard Assistantships
Immerse yourself -- and get paid. You'll gain valuable experience researching or teaching in your discipline. In addition to a stipend, most assistantships include a tuition waiver. Details are in the Graduate Assistant Handbook. Download an assistantship application.
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Get the details on any of Northern's 30 programs leading to master's degrees, specialist degrees, certificates, endorsements or certifications, offered by 10 departments. Find all of the resources for your advanced education in the Graduate Bulletin


Completing the NMU Thesis Successfully

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Thesis Guidelines

Online Thesis Submission

Recent NMU Theses


New MBA Program

Northern Michigan UniversMBA book groupity’s Board of Trustees approved a new Master in Business Administration (MBA) program, set to begin in fall 2010. With the demand for graduates with an MBA degree rising, making the MBA one of the most desired professional  graduate degree in the U.S.


Questions?

If you have questions about attending graduate school at Northern Michigan University, contact Dr. Cindy Prosen, dean of graduate studies, to explore your options. Call 906-227-2300 or e-mail gdcoll@nmu.edu.


McNair at NMU
The McNair Scholars Program strives to provide students with the information and experiences that will make their graduate school transition easier and more rewarding. For more information contact program director Carl Wozniak (227-2538) or coordinator Megan Delbello (227-2560). visit: McNair@NMU

Key Dates
  • Feb. 27-March 7 – Spring Break
  • March 17 – Deadline to apply for graduate school for summer 2010
  • March 26 – Last day for a “W” grade for full semester courses
  • April 24 – Last day of classes
  • April 26-May 1 – Final Exam Week
  • May 1 – Commencement
  • May 6– Grades posted

Student-Faculty Scholarly Works

student in labScholarly work is at the heart of a graduate education. From the physiology of rock climbing to psychopharmacology, learn about the remarkable scholarly activities of NMU graduate students. Details