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April 17, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
, 2019 17April
Gov. Whitmer Appoints Bridget N. Summers to Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Bridget N. Summers of Baraga to the Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees.LANSING, Mich. --
said. “Bridget brings experience and expertise to Northern Michigan University and I'm excited to work with the board towards providing exemplary educational opportunities to Northern Michigan University." Whitmer “I’m focused on improving education for all Michigan students. Bridget Summers shares that focus,”
Bridget N. Summers, of Baraga, is the Vice President of the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce and the Director of the Village of L’Anse Downtown Development Association. She is the former Director of Settlements and Global Operation at Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Mrs. Summers is appointed to succeed the late Travis Weber for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
.”“I am looking forward to working with my fellow colleagues as we further Northern Michigan University’s mission to provide a high-quality education to people from all walks of life said.Summers “Education is empowering because it can be the canvas for meaningful debates surrounding a myriad of topics, critical thinking that leads to innovative and creativity solutions, or civic dialogue that influences policies, decisions and humanity,”
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees affirms its obligation to the citizens of Michigan by providing quality education. It correspondingly pledges to reach that goal by wisely using and distributing resources.
The Board of Trustees has general supervision of the institution and the control and direction of all expenditures from the institution's funds as prescribed by law. The board may hire and evaluate the university president, who reports directly to the board.
This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
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