Northern Michigan University
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N 46° 33.423 W 087° 24.075
16T E 469243 N 5156020
Located on the north side of the University Center Building on the south side of Lee Hall Road. Plenty of parking available while classes are not in session.
Waymark Code: WMMXQ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2006
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Established by the legislature in 1899 as a normal school to provide teachers for the Upper Peninsula, Northern opened with thirty-two students, six faculty members, and Dwight B. Waldo as principal. A four-year collegiate program was introduced in 1918, and the first bachelor of arts degree was conferred two years later. In the 1950s, Northern became a multi-purpose institution placing emphasis on instruction, service, and research. In 1960 it established its own graduate program leading to the master of arts degree. Serving an ever-increasing student body, Northern in 1963 achieved university status through an act of the legislature.
Parking nearby?: yes
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Registered Site #: Michigan Historical Commission Registered Site #115
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