Steve Mariucci, from Northern Michigan quarterback to NFL head coach
Steve Mariucci quarterbacked Northern Michigan to a national title and went on to coach the San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions.
The Superior Dome and what a giant wooden roof brings to Marquette
Opened in 1991, the Superior Dome on the NMU campus is one of the largest wooden domes in the world and hosts football, trade shows and graduation.
Northern Michigan University and its weight in the Marquette economy
Northern Michigan University started in 1899 as a teacher training school. Today it is one of Marquette’s biggest employers and fills the city with students.
Tom Izzo’s Upper Peninsula roots and his years at Northern
Before he became a Hall of Fame coach at Michigan State, Tom Izzo grew up in Iron Mountain and played basketball at Northern Michigan University.