Northwood University

'''Northwood University''' ('''NU''') is a private [[university]] with multiple locations. The school has four residential campuses: [[Midland, Michigan]] (opened in 1961), [[Cedar Hill, Texas]] (opened in 1966), [[West Palm Beach, Florida]] (opened in 1984) and a joint program with [[Hotel Institute Montreux]] in [[Montreux, Switzerland]], began in 2001. More than 33,000 persons have graduated from the institution, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009. ==History== Northwood Institute was founded in 1959 by Dr. Arthur E. Turner and Dr. R. Gary Stauffer. One hundred students enrolled at the new school, which was initially located in a 19th century mansion in [[Alma, Michigan]]. Northwood Institute moved to Midland, Michigan, in 1961. The [[Society of Jesus|Jesuits]] operated a [[seminary]] known as ''West Baden College'' at the former [[West Baden Springs Hotel]], in [[Orange County, Indiana]], from 1934 until June, 1964, when declining enrollment forced the closure of the facility. They sold the property to a Michigan couple, who in turn donated it to Northwood Institute, which operated a [[satellite campus]] of their business management school under the great dome on the property from 1966 until 1983, when it was closed. During the same time frame during which the Indiana campus was opened, a Northwood facility was also established in Texas, which continues to serve students in the Southwest United States. [[Image:NorthwoodAdmin.jpg|thumb|left|Midland's Church Family Administration building]] ===Expansion=== Dr. David E. Fry became president of the school in 1982. The Florida residential campus was added and the academic curricula was expanded. The school was accreditied by the [[Higher Learning Commission]] and is a member of [[North Central Association of Colleges and Schools]]. In 1993, the name was changed from ''Northwood Institute'' to Northwood University and '''The [[Richard DeVos]] Graduate School of Management''' was created. A joint program with the [[Hotel Institute Montreux]] was established in 2001 to combine the renowned Swiss hospitality traditions with successful American management practices. The school, located in [[Montreux, Switzerland]] was Northwood University's first international venture. University College program centers were expanded for a total of 40 locations in eight states and program centers were begun in [[Bahrain]], [[Malaysia]], [[People's Republic of China]], [[Sri Lanka]], and [[Switzerland]]. ===Adult Degree Program=== The Adult Degree Program offers a BBA in several concentrations such as Management, Management and Marketing,Health Care Management, Management and Accounting, and Management Information Systems. ===Northwood University=== Northwood grants the Bachelor of Business Administration degree with single, double or triple majors in: Automotive Marketing/Management, Advertising, Computer & Information Sciences, Entertainment Sport and Promotion Management, Sport & Fitness Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, Accounting, Business/Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial studies, Banking and Financial support services, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management, International Business/Trade/Commerce, Management Information Systems, Marketing/Marketing Management, Fashion Merchandising, Vehicle and Vehicle Parts & Accessories Marketing Operations. ===DeVos Graduate School of Management=== The school awards the Master of Business Administration degree and utilizes [[case study]] methodology to learn management by practicing management. The MBA program offers three options: *12 months Full-time - Midland, Michigan; Cedar Hill, Texas; and West Palm Beach, Florida *24 months Evening - Lansing, Midland, Grand Rapids and Troy, Michigan; Cedar Hill, Texas; and West Palm Beach, Florida *12 months Switzerland - [[Montreux, Switzerland|Montreux]] ===Florida Campus Seahawks=== The Florida campus of Northwood University is a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]], competing as the Seahawks in the [[Florida Sun Conference]]. Varsity sports sponsored by the campus include [[baseball]], men's and women's [[basketball]], men's and women's [[golf]], men's and women's [[soccer]], [[softball]], men's and women's [[tennis]], women's [[volleyball]], and [[cheerleading]]. The 2007 women's soccer team won the Florida Sun Conference championship and advanced to the NAIA National Championship in Olathe, Kansas. The Seahawks lost in the quarterfinals, but made history as the most successful women's soccer team ever at Northwood University. The men's soccer team reached the quarterfinals at the NAIA National Tournament, and were the most successful sports team at Northwood during the 2006-2007 academic year. The men's basketball team is coached by [[Rollie Massimino]], who is best known for leading [[Villanova University|Villanova]] to the 1985 [[NCAA]] National Title. In their first year of competition they reached the national tournament but lost in the first round for the 2006-2007 season. In their second year of competition they reached the elite eight of the national tournament before losing. They play at the [[Countess de Hoernle Student Life Center]]. The women's basketball team has won 2 consecutive conference championship titles (2006–2007, 2007–2008) under former head coach John Thurston. In the 2007-2008 season the Lady Seahawks made an appearance at nationals held in Sioux city, Iowa. The Lady Seahawks lost in the first round against Bethel College who was the #1 seed. [[Image:HantzStadium.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Hantz Stadium in Midland]] ===Michigan Campus Timberwolves=== The Michigan campus of Northwood University competes as the Timberwolves, and is a member of the [[NCAA]], competing at the Division II level and is a member of the [[Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]]. Varsity sports on the Michigan campus consist of [[American football]], men's and women's [[tennis]],men's and women's soccer, men's and women's [[basketball]], men's [[baseball]], women's [[softball]], women's volleyball, men's and women's [[track & field]], and men's and women's [[cross country running]]. In addition, men’s club programs are offered in [[ice hockey]], [[baseball]] and lacrosse. In 2009 the Men's Baseball team made its first ever appearance to the GLIAC baseball tournament. The Timberwolves were runners-up in the tourny, finishing 2nd falling to the Lakers of Grand Valley State University. The final score was 6-4 GVSU. ====Men's Ice Hockey==== Northwood University Men's Ice Hockey competes in the [[American Collegiate Hockey Association]] (ACHA) and is a member of the [[Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference]] (MCHC). * 2008 - [[American Collegiate Hockey Association|ACHA]] Division III (10th in the Nation) - [http://www.efficientwebsolutions.com/2008nationals.html Bracket] * 2008 - [[Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference|MCHC]] (Regular Season Co-Champs) * 2008 - [[Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference|MCHC]] (League Tournament Runners-up) * 2007 - [[American Collegiate Hockey Association|ACHA]] Division III (3rd in the Nation) - [http://www.northwoodhockey.com/2007_nationals Bracket] * 2007 - [[Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference|MCHC]] (Regular Season Champs) * 2007 - [[Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference|MCHC]] (League Tournament Runners-up) * 2006 - [[American Collegiate Hockey Association|ACHA]] Division III (National Runners-up) * 2006 - [[Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference|MCHC]] (League Tournament Runners-up) === Texas Campus Knights === The Texas campus of Northwood University competes as the Knights in the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]], and is a member of the [[Red River Athletic Conference]]. Varsity sports offerings include [[baseball]], men's and women's [[cross country running]], men's and women's [[golf]], men's and women's [[soccer]], and [[softball]]. ==Distinguished alumni== *[[Candice Miller]], Member of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] *[[Rob Childress]], [[college baseball]] coach *[[Dick DeVos]], 2006 Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate, son of [[Amway]] co-founder *[[Chris Wilson (American football)|Chris Wilson]], [[Washington Redskins]] defensive end *[[Jerry Pettway]], [[American Basketball Association]], [[Houston Mavericks]] guard *[[Jono Jumamoy|Jose Jono Jumamoy]], Municipal Mayor of [[Inabanga, Bohol]], [[Philippines]] *[[Robert Height]], 2007 [[Continental Indoor Football League]] MVP ==External links== {{commons category}} *[http://www.northwood.edu/ Northwood University] *[http://www.gonorthwood.com/ Northwood University Athletics] *[http://www.nulacrosse.com Northwood University Men's Lacrosse (Michigan)] *[http://www.northwoodhockey.com/ Northwood University Men's Ice Hockey] *[http://seahawks.gonorthwood.com/ Florida Seahawks Athletics] *[http://knights.gonorthwood.com/ Texas Knights Athletics] *[http://timberwolves.gonorthwood.com/ Michigan Timberwolves Athletics] {{Colleges and universities in Michigan}} {{Private colleges and universities in Texas}} {{Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference}} {{Red River Athletic Conference}} {{The Sun Conference}} {{coord missing|Michigan}}