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April 13, 2023

Northland College creates Sisu Promise for Finlandia students

Transfer pathway to offer automatic admissions, low tuition and generous credit transfer for qualifying FinnU students

Northland College in Ashland, WI, will offer automatic admissions, low tuition and generous credit transfer for qualifying Finlandia students under a newly created initiative, the Sisu Promise.

All Finlandia University students are guaranteed automatic admission with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher when they apply to Northland College at northland.edu/apply or through the Common App. In addition to automatic admissions for those [...]

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April 11, 2023

Waterman selected for 2023 Ponsse Internship

Senior marketing student will take on new adventures in U.S. and Finland

Finlandia University senior Marketing major Madelyn Waterman has been selected for the 2023 Ponsse Einari Vidgrén Foundation Internship. Finlandia and Ponsse are proud to welcome Waterman into this position as the first internship recipient since 2019, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This internship aims to create an opportunity for Finlandia students to have hands-on experience aligned with their major, understand national and international work environments and develop a deeper [...]

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April 6, 2023

10 students receive awards at 2023 Juried Student Art Exhibition

2D and 3D artwork on display at the 2023 Student Juried Exhibit.

On March 23, Finlandia University celebrated the arts with three events in one night, including a faculty exhibit, a cardboard fashion show and the 2023 Juried Student Exhibition.

Hosted by FinnU’s International School of Art & Design (ISAD), the juried student exhibit was attended by friends, family, faculty and staff who gathered at Finlandia’s Reflections Gallery on the second floor of the Jutila Center to view and [...]

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April 5, 2023

FinnU finalizes Teach-Out Agreement with Waldorf University

Finlandia University has finalized a Teach-Out Agreement with Waldorf University in Forest City, Iowa. Waldorf is Finlandia’s seventh official Teach-Out Institution, joining Michigan Technological University, Bay College, Adrian College, Wartburg College, Northern Michigan University and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

Founded in 1903, Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts school offering a litany of certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Waldorf serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate students, offering both in-person and online learning paths while accommodating students [...]

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April 4, 2023

Student PTA Club invites you to Massage by Donation April 11

The Finlandia University Student PTA Club will host its second annual Massage by Donation event on Tuesday, April 11. The event is an opportunity for PTA students to use their newly learned skills and raise money for a charitable cause. All proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated by the club, which has given generously to charitable programs such as Bay Cliff Health Camp, Shoes4Kids and Omega House over the past year.

Finlandia PTA instructor and student club advisor Sami Dowling [...]

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March 31, 2023

Alma College announces full tuition scholarship for FinnU students

Alma College has committed to helping Finlandia University students continue their education through the creation of a full tuition scholarship. The Alma-Finlandia Bridge Scholarship will cover full tuition and fees for eligible FinnU students and is renewable for up to three years or until the student graduates.

Eligible criteria for the Alma-Finlandia Bridge Scholarship include the following:

Proof of enrollment at Finlandia University for the 2022-2023 academic year Admission to Alma College by May 5, 2023 Paid enrollment deposit to Alma College by [...]

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March 30, 2023

FinnU finalizes Teach-Out Agreement with NWTC for PTA & Pre-PTA students

Finlandia University has finalized a Teach-Out Agreement with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in Green Bay, Wisc. that will apply to PTA and Pre-PTA students at FinnU. Non-PTA or non-Pre-PTA majors applying for admission to NWTC will be considered transfer students.

Founded in 1912, NWTC is a nationally-recognized, two-year public college serving nearly 20,000 individuals annually. Focused on student success and the economic vitality of its communities, NWTC transforms, strengthens, and inspires the people of northeast Wisconsin and beyond.

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Blood Drive April 3, 2023 at Chapel of St. Matthew
March 28, 2023

FinnU to host blood drive April 3 at Chapel of St. Matthew

Do your part to help save lives!

Hosted by Finlandia’s Student Nurses Association and the UP Regional Blood Center, a community blood drive will be held on Monday, April 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Matthew in Hancock. Donors will go to the Chapel’s lower level to complete paperwork and check vital signs before giving blood.

The Upper Peninsula Regional Blood Center depends on community donations to supply 13 hospitals across the Upper Peninsula. Donating is quick, [...]

SNA Pancake Breakfast April 1, 2023 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
March 27, 2023

Student Nurses Association hosting April 1 pancake breakfast benefit for Omega House

On Saturday, April 1, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, Finlandia University Student Nurses Association will hold its annual pancake breakfast at Gloria Dei Church in Hancock. All proceeds from the event will benefit Omega House, a local hospice house in Houghton.

Tickets will be available upon arrival for a $5 donation per person. Dine-in or take-out is available.

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ABOUT OMEGA HOUSE IN HOUGHTON

The Omega House’s vision is to be a community leader and [...]

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March 21, 2023

Don’t miss the FinnU Employee Career Fair happening today from 1-7 p.m.

Everything you need to know about the businesses and organizations attending today’s fair

Over 20 institutions and businesses are attending today’s FinnU Employee Career Fair. Information about today’s event, including a listing of the institutions and businesses attending, is available below. Contact information and web resources have also been provided.

Event Information Tuesday, March 21 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Paavo Nurmi Center | 535 Summit St, Hancock, MI 49930 | Gymnasium-level access is available from Weldon Street Information for Finlandia Employees

Attending Institutions & Businesses:

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