Northwood University
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Northwood University (formerly known as Northwood Institute) is a private university, with locations in several U.S. states. Northwood hosts three residential campuses: Midland, Michigan (opened in 1959), West Palm Beach, Florida (opened in 1984), and Cedar Hill, Texas (opened in 1966) as well as the University College for adult-learners, and the Richard DeVos Graduate School of Management.
In January 2006, Northwood starting offering a bachelor's degree program for business administration at Cerritos College.
The university provides bachelor of business administration degrees in Accounting, Management, Advertising/Marketing, Entertainment, Sports Promotion & Management, Hotel, Resort and Restaurant Management, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Marketing & Management, and Automotive Marketing, Automotive Aftermarket, Banking & Finance, and more.
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[edit] Distinguished Alumni
- Patrick M. Shea '92
- John P. Morrisey '74
- James W. Bazinet '92
- Craig W. Drake '98
- Dick DeVos
- Matthew Feltmann '02
- Lori Paige Penner '91 (Advertising/Marketing-International Business), '01 (M.A. - History/Education) Dallas Baptist University
- Todd A. Petersen '02
- Christopher D. Raybon '06
- Catherine Olajide (International Business)'06
- Christopher D. Raybon (Advertising)'06
- Lawrence Smithson (Advertising/Marketing/Management)'06
- Shakir Shaufit Affandi '97
[edit] Athletics
[edit] Florida Campus Seahawks
The Florida campus of Northwood University is a member of the 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, and women's volleyball.
The 2006 women's soocer team won the Florida Sun Conference championship and advanced to the NAIA National Championship in Olathe, Kansas. The Seahawks lost in the first round, 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 to the 1985 NCAA National Title.
[edit] 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 basketball, men's baseball, women's softball, 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, soccer and baseball.
Michigan Timberwolves Athletics
[edit] 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).
- 2007 - ACHA Division III (3rd in the Nation)
- 2007 - MCHC (Regular Season Champs)
- 2007 - MCHC (League Tournament Runners-up)
- 2006 - ACHA Division III (National Runners-up)
- 2006 - MCHC (League Tournament Runners-up)
Northwood University Men's Ice Hockey
[edit] Texas Campus Knights
The Texas campus of Northwood University competes as the Knights at the Division II level in the 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.
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