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NMU Music Department hosts final student recital of semester
11 students performed classical pieces inside the Reynolds Recital Hall for NMU's final student recital.
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The Negaunee Male Chorus prepares for concert on May 2
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Negaunee Male Chorus prepared at Negaunee High School for their upcoming concert on May 2. The concert will be held at W.C. Peterson Auditorium at Ishpeming High School. Music genres will range from Irish-style music to 1950s music. The Trustee for the Chorus Clyde Anderson hopes it will bring people out of the house after the long U.P. winter and summer ticks.
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NMU Choirs invited to direct and perform at Carnegie Hall
NMU Choirs Director Erin Colwitz herself will direct choirs from across the country during the trip.
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Some UP Schools seeking forgiveness for snow days
GWINN, Mich. (WLUC) - With the historic amount of snow this winter, some schools are having to extend their school year. Most districts have used up the allotted six days that can be “forgiven” by the state. Gwinn Area Community Schools have cancelled 14 times this year. Gwinn...
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Two U.P. students to be honored at New York's Carnegie Hall for their creative works
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Two high school students from the Upper Peninsula are set to be honored with Gold Medals at Carnegie Hall in New York for their creative submissions in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Reese Collins won a Gold Medal and the American Voices Award for her poem, “The Blooming of Difficult Times.” Miles Spaulding won a Gold Medal and American Visions Award for his painting, “Photographic Memory.” This pair, both Negaunee High School seniors, were previously recognized on the regional level alongside 44 other Upper Peninsula students. BACKGROUND | 46 U.P. students recognized in Scholastic Art & Writing Awards By reaching the national level of recognition, the medalists and their teachers will be honored at Carnegie Hall in a ceremony that has featured a variety of special guests, including Oprah Winfrey, Alec Baldwin, Kelly Clarkson, Mayim Bialik, and Jamie Lee Curtis. You can see a full list of National Medalists here . COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW – WBUP/WJMN. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED
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Baraga NHS welcomes three new members
In a heartfelt ceremony that celebrated academic excellence, leadership, service, and strong moral character, Baraga High School’s (BHS) National Honor Society (NHS) Phoenix Chapter welcomed three new members into its esteemed ranks last week. The induction, held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, gathered students, faculty, friends, and family to...
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NMU Women in Construction Day empowers next generation of industry leaders
Northern Michigan University's Construction Management program continues to break down barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry through its annual Women in Construction Day, a free career exploration event that welcomes students of all genders to discover opportunities in construction trades. (April 10, 2026) COPYRIGHT 2026 BY MY UP NOW –...
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Gladstone Students work on community park bench project
GLADSTONE, Mich. (WLUC) - A group of Gladstone High School students was up bright and early this morning before class with a special delivery. Two handcrafted wooden benches found a new home in Delta County’s Pioneer Trail Park. Delta County Parks Manager Heather LeDuc was excited to partner with the students.
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More than 150 students attend Women in Construction Day at NMU
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Friday was Women in Construction day at Northern Michigan University. Around 170 middle school students flooded the Jacobetti Complex at NMU to learn about skilled trades, a career field traditionally perceived as male-dominated. Seven different schools from Marquette and Alger counties were represented. The students had...
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Leading UP recycling professionals hold summit
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Northern Michigan University hosted the NextCycle Workshop Thursday afternoon. The event saw recycling professionals from across the state talk about green initiatives in the Upper Peninsula, as well as growth in specific recycling areas, such as food waste being turned into compost from composting facilities, which has seen tremendous growth in the last 10 years.
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Gwinn Gus Macker registration now open
GWINN, Mich. (WLUC) - For those interested in participating in the Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament, you have until the last week of April to register. The games will take place at Gwinn High School on May 16 and 17. A pre-registration opening ceremony will take place on May 15. The ceremony will help support the Special Olympics, while the game days will support local sports teams.
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State reps visit Negaunee HS to explain legislative process using cellphone law
NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Two state representatives brought civics education directly to students at Negaunee High School on Thursday, using Michigan's recently passed cellphone restriction law to demonstrate how legislation moves from concept to reality. Republican Representatives Karl Bohnak of Deerton and Mark Tisdel of Rochester Hills visited the school to explain the legislative process, drawing on the new cellphone law as a tangible example students could relate to. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the legislation in February, mandating that all Michigan school districts develop policies to keep cellphones out of classrooms during instructional time. The new requirements will take effect for the 2026-27 school year, giving districts time to develop and implement their specific policies. Bohnak highlighted the positive reception the law has received from educators and students alike, sharing observations from other districts that have already implemented similar restrictions. "I think the teachers, teachers certainly, think it's great. And frankly, I think the students think it's great too," Bohnak said. "In fact, one story I heard in Marquette was that, once the cell phone stayed in the lockers, that all of a sudden at lunchtime, the cafeteria, it became really loud because kids weren't buried. They didn't have their
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Lights, camera, recognition: NMU at the MAB Awards
A school-sanctioned caravan of students from Northern Michigan University’s Communication and Media Studies department packed up and made the trek across the Mackinac Bridge for a chance to stand among some of the state’s most talented student broadcasters. Eager to showcase their work, the students took pride in the projects and hands-on opportunities that earned them an invitation to the awards, highlighting the strength and creativity fostered within their program.
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Students compete at AIHEC conference
The halls of the 2026 American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) Student Conference were alive with energy, excitement, and pride as students from Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) made their mark over four unforgettable days in Bismarck, ND. From the moment the conference began, the KBOCC delegation demonstrated the spirit of their community, embracing both competition and camaraderie with enthusiasm. According to the AHEIC website, www.aihec.com, “Since the first AIHEC.