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Northwood University
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.
UndergraduateThe 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. DeVos Graduate School of ManagementThe DeVos Graduate School of Management focuses on you. By utilizing its signature case study methodology, DeVos students learn management by practicing management. Take time to learn more about DeVos. DeVos offers four MBA options: Full-time - Midland, Michigan Evening - Lansing, Midland, and Troy, Michigan Switzerland - Montreux, Switzerland Dealership Executive - various sites across the U.S. DeVos offers complete individualized attention from admission to graduation that allows you to Achieve More, both professionally and personally. AthleticsFlorida Campus SeahawksThe 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, 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 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. The women's basketball team has won 2 consecutive conference champ 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 souixx city, Iowa. The Lady Seahawks lost in the first round against Bethel College who was the #1 seed. Michigan Campus TimberwolvesThe 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, baseball and lacrosse. Michigan Timberwolves Athletics Men's Ice HockeyNorthwood University Men's Ice Hockey competes in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) and is a member of the Michigan Collegiate Hockey Conference (MCHC).
Northwood University Men's Ice Hockey Texas Campus KnightsThe Texas campus of Northwood University competes as the Knights 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. Distinguished alumni
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