Finlandia University’s RN-BSN Program is now approved by the Higher Learning Commission to be available as 100 percent RN-BSN online.
RN-BSN Online Perfect for Practicing Nurses
“This is a huge benefit given that most of the students who would enroll in our program are working nurses, and have to fit our program into their very busy lives,” Program Director Mark Miron said. “We’re excited about this.”
Finlandia introduced the program in the early 2010s for associate degree nurses who are looking to [...]
ALUM Heidi Wiitanen
Major: Fiber Arts
Graduation Year: 2006
Hometown: AuTrain, Michigan
Current Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Job: Professional Artist + Entrepreneur with KAMPPINEN
What attracted you to Finlandia University?
Heidi Wiitanen: I was initially attracted to Finlandia because of where it is located. Hancock is a historic town with a lot of Finnish history. It’s also immersed in nature, something I am so much inspired by. Finlandia being the only Finnish-founded university in the United States also intrigued me. Whilst a student at Finlandia, I enjoyed [...]
This week Finlandia University President Philip Johnson announced that Laura Bianucci will be assuming the role of alumni contact for the university.
“Laura has been an integral member of our admissions staff for the past two years,” Johnson said. “She played a role during our all-school reunion in 2015, and we’re looking forward to having her work with our many talented and passionate alumni around the world moving forward.”
In addition to her new role with alumni relations, Bianucci will continue her [...]
“This website is a vital investment in the future of Finlandia University,” Director of Marketing and Communications Michael H. Babcock said. “I am proud of our entire campus community for coming together to make this possible.”
This project is the culmination of more than two years of a visual rebranding effort for [...]
Finlandia University graduates from 1974 through 1978, known lovingly as the Suomi Roomies, will be on campus for the group’s second reunion September 16-18, 2016.
The event will include an on-campus banquet, catching a Finlandia Lions football game at McAfee Field, a cookout at McLain’s State Park, campus tours and meals, and more!
Finlandia University is proud to announce that Dr. Sarah Kemppainen will be the 2016 commencement speaker. Dr. Kemppainen is currently on the Finlandia University Board of Trustees, serves as principal at Graveraet Elementary School in Marquette and assistant principal at Marquette Senior High School.
Dr. Kemppainen has a long list of professional accomplishments including several leadership honors from Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the most recent coming in 2014 when she was named Delta Chapter Woman of Distinction, Delta Kappa Gamma [...]
The eighth annual Finlandia University Campus Read concludes Saturday with the inaugural Writers of the Northern Persuasion author forum. The forum is free, open to the public and family friendly. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Finnish American Heritage Center on Quincy Street in Hancock.
This event will include more than 20 regional authors and publishers who will be selling books and giving presentations on writing and publishing. Other authors will be doing readings and Q&As. Many [...]
Popular web comic Spidersilk looking to print volume 1
Finlandia University alum Pamela Kotila is looking for support for her Kickstarter campaign “Spidersilk Comic Volume 1.” The campaign is looking to raise a total of $2,600 by the end March 2.
“I’ve been publishing Spidersilk online for more than four years, and am now working to get it into print,” said Kotila, a 2010 graduate of Finlandia University’s International School of Art & Design.
Finlandia University alumni and friends in the Marquette area are invited to a snowshoe / cross country skiing outing at Blueberry Ridge Recreation Trails on Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m.
This event is open to all alumni and friends of the university interested in getting together and enjoying some beautiful Upper Peninsula winter together. The event will be family friendly. Event goers are asked to bring their own equipment, with some snowshoes available for use.
Alumni & Friends Volunteer Opportunities at Finlandia
Are you interested in volunteering for Finlandia? A number of university departments always welcome alumni, parents and friends who are willing to give some of their time. If any of the following opportunities seem a good fit for you, please contact the persons listed below to learn more and express your interest.
Alumni Relations & Special Events
Volunteers are always needed to assist with Alumni events, both on and off of our campus. If you would [...]
