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March 8, 2018

101 students recognized on Fall 2017 Dean’s and Honors List

Finlandia University is proud to announce its Fall 2017 semester Dean’s and Honors List Students. In total 101 students earned a recognition, including 60 who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for having a Grade Point Average of 3.75 or above.

To be eligible for either list students must have completed 12 or more credits and had no grade below a “C.” Dean’s List students earned a GPA of 3.75 or above, while Honors List students had a GPA between [...]

March 7, 2018

Fiber and Fashion Design Department hosting film on March 14

The Fiber Arts and Fashion Design Department at Finlandia University will be hosting its Film of the Month on Wednesday, March 14 at 7 p.m. with a showing of the musical Hair!

The event is free to all students, and will take place in the Jutila Center Chapel, which is located on the third floor. Students are invited to bring their own refreshments and to dress in their Bohemian best.

February 18, 2018

Alumni Exhibit coming to Finlandia University Gallery this week

Exhibit Dates: February 22 to March 20, 2018

Opening Reception: Thursday, February 22, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Artist Talk begins at 7:15 p.m.

The Finlandia University International School of Art & Design (ISAD) will present an alumni exhibit at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, from February 22 to March 20, 2018. An opening reception for the artists will take place at the gallery Thursday, February 22, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. An artist talk will begin at [...]

February 13, 2018

U.P. Artists to be represented at ArtPrize 2018

Internationally known event to include press conference at Finlandia University

Artists from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan will again have their art displayed at the world’s largest arts competition – ArtPrize 10, which is being hosted September 19 through October 7, 2018 in Grand Rapids. The Mackinac Arts Council and the Bonifas Arts Center are gearing up for the third year of facilitating a group of U.P. artists to be featured [...]

January 19, 2018

This week in photos at FinnU: January 15-19

This features showcases photos taken on our campus this week that can be found on social media outlets across our campus. If you would like to share your photos from across campus, e-mail communications@finlandia.edu with a link to where they are on social media.

MLK Day of Service

On Monday 160 students and employees spread out throughout the community to volunteer at 16 sites as part of the third annual MLK Day of Service.

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January 18, 2018

Paloheimo Fellows class of 2018 announced

Paloheimo Fellows Class of 2018 from left: Gina Geliche, Dana Pakulski, Dr. Hilary-Joy Virtanen and Monica Freeman.

The Finnish & Nordic Studies Program at Finlandia University is pleased to announce the 2018 class of Paloheimo Fellows. The Paloheimo Fellows Program is a unique, competitive study-abroad program offered to students of any major at Finlandia University in which selected students follow a spring term course in anthropological field research methods combined with individualized research on aspects of Finnish [...]

January 16, 2018

First half of 2018 schedule finalized for Finlandia University Gallery

Continuing a long tradition of celebrating the Finnish roots that define the culture of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, the Finlandia University Gallery has put together an incredible mix of talent for the first half of 2018. Get out your calendar, and mark down these key dates!

“I’m proud of the lineup we have scheduled for the first half of 2018,” Gallery Director Carrie Flaspohler said. “These artists have put together some incredible work, and the Finnish themes throughout their work will be [...]

January 8, 2018

Apply now for competitive $20,000 Brule Art Scholarship

The 2017 Brule Art Scholarship winners were Jessica Gill of Escanaba (left) and Chloe Haataja of Houghton. In addition to other funding and scholarships – including the U.P. Commitment Grant – each student was awarded $20,000 courtesy of David and Elsa Brule.

$20,000 competitive art scholarship for incoming students

Finlandia University is now accepting applications for the Dave and Elsa Brule Scholarship. This competitive scholarship is for students interested in studying art and design in the university’s International [...]

January 8, 2018

Onni Nordman’s “Sauna: Divine Comedy” coming to Finlandia University Gallery

Finlandia University Gallery will present a series of artwork by Finnish-Canadian artist Onni Nordman. His exhibit titled Sauna: Divine Comedy will be on display at the Finlandia University Gallery, located in the Finnish American Heritage Center, Hancock, from January 18 to February 17.

Vital Details January 18 to February 17, 2018 Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan 18, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Artist talk beginning at 7:20 p.m. More about Finlandia University Gallery at finlandia.edu/universitygallery More about Onni Nordman at

January 8, 2018

Monday marks beginning of Spring 2018 semester

Another semester at Finlandia University begins today, Monday, January 8, 2018. The semester should be an exciting one for those at the university with all the fun that comes along with a spring semester. Below are some of the highlights of things to look forward to, as well as a quick look at the academic calendar.

MLK Day of Service

On Monday, January 15 there will be no classes as students, staff and faculty get out and get involved in service projects [...]

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