Free Enterprise Deserves Champions; Become One
Free Enterprise Deserves Champions; Become One
This Independence Day, America’s Free Enterprise University marked an exciting milestone: Learners who complete The Philosophy of Free Enterprise, Northwood’s complimentary, self-paced online course, can now earn a Certificate of Completion. Launched in 2022, the course now offers 18 engaging lessons featuring easily digestible lectures about timeless free-market concepts, including the importance of limited government,...
By Kate Hessling
Northwood University Freedom Seminar to Explore Road to Serfdom, Path to Freedom
Northwood University Freedom Seminar to Explore Road to Serfdom, Path to Freedom
Northwood University will launch its 2025 Freedom Seminar on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, with a keynote address by Professor Daniel J. Smith, a Northwood alumnus and Director of the Political Economy Research Institute at Middle Tennessee State University. Smith will explore the continuing relevance of Nobel laureate F.A. Hayek’s critique of socialism and its application...
By Kate Hessling
Test Your Knowledge of Capitalism in Online Free Enterprise Course
Test Your Knowledge of Capitalism in Online Free Enterprise Course
Northwood University is announcing the culmination of its complimentary online course about free enterprise: The Philosophy of Free Enterprise Certificate of Completion. The Philosophy of Free Enterprise is a complimentary, self-paced course that introduces learners to the foundational principles of free enterprise, including limited government, individual responsibility, the rule of law, voluntary exchange, and the...
By Kate Hessling
Historic Campaign to Support Future Free-Enterprise Leaders
Historic Campaign to Support Future Free-Enterprise Leaders
Northwood University has officially launched the public phase of its When We Are Free campaign — a $100 million fundraising initiative to sustain and advance America’s Free Enterprise University! “The When We Are Free campaign is the most ambitious and consequential initiative in Northwood University’s history,” said President Kent MacDonald. “This $100 million effort is...
By Kate Hessling
How Private Property Promotes Human Flourishing
How Private Property Promotes Human Flourishing
How private property promotes human flourishing is the subject of a new lesson that Northwood University has posted in the complimentary online course, The Philosophy of Free Enterprise. “Next to our right to life, private property may be one of the most essential human rights,” explains Dr. Dale Matcheck, David E. Fry Endowed Professor in...
By Kate Hessling
A New Era for The Northwood Idea: Benzecry is Next David E. Fry Professor of Free Market Economics
A New Era for The Northwood Idea: Benzecry is Next David E. Fry Professor of Free Market Economics
Northwood University recently announced the appointment of Dr. Gabriel Benzecry, a rising star in the field of Austrian economics and history of economic thought, as the new David E. Fry Professor of Free Market Economics, effective Fall 2025. Dr. Benzecry currently serves as an Assistant Professor and Bretzlaff Scholar at Northwood University. Like Dr. Fry,...
By Kate Hessling
Free Market Road Show Brings Global Economic Experts to Northwood University
Free Market Road Show Brings Global Economic Experts to Northwood University
The Free Market Road Show delivered powerful insights from renowned economic thought leaders during its April 14 stop at Northwood University. Originating from the Austrian Economics Center, the Free Market Road Show typically visits the world’s largest cities. Its stop in Midland underscores Northwood University’s reputation as a leading destination for free-market discourse. The lineup...
By Kate Hessling
A Timeless Investment in Free Enterprise and the Future
A Timeless Investment in Free Enterprise and the Future
At Northwood University, we believe in more than just education — we believe in cultivating the principles of free enterprise that drive global economic and social progress. Our students don’t just learn about entrepreneurship, innovation, and liberty — they live it. Now, you have an opportunity to support this mission in a way that is...
By Kate Hessling
2025 Day of Giving: A Call to Rally Around Free Enterprise
2025 Day of Giving: A Call to Rally Around Free Enterprise
Northwood University invites alumni, faculty, staff, donors, and supporters of free enterprise to come together for the 2025 Day of Giving on March 24. This special day is an opportunity for individuals who value individual freedom, earned success, and the importance of business to unite in support of Northwood’s enduring mission. “The generosity of our...
By Kate Hessling
Free Trade or Protectionism: New Lesson in Complimentary Free Enterprise Online Course!
Free Trade or Protectionism: New Lesson in Complimentary Free Enterprise Online Course!
In celebration of Northwood University’s Founders Day, a new lesson has been posted in the complimentary online course, “The Philosophy of Free Enterprise.” In the lesson — Free Trade or Protectionism? — Dr. Dale Matcheck, David E. Fry Endowed Professor in Free Market Economics at Northwood University, nimbly illustrates the impact of trade on our...
By Kate Hessling
Top 10 True North Articles of 2024: Exploring Free Enterprise and Liberty
Top 10 True North Articles of 2024: Exploring Free Enterprise and Liberty
As America’s Free Enterprise University, Northwood University proudly powers True North, a free-market connector fostering dialogue on freedom, economics, and limited government. This year, readers gravitated toward thought-provoking articles exploring policy impacts, economic insights, and societal shifts. Here are the top 10 most popular reads of 2024: 1. 7 Ridiculous Examples of Government Waste in...
By Kate Hessling
Study: Michigan is Pizza Capital of the U.S. (and World?)
Study: Michigan is Pizza Capital of the U.S. (and World?)
Michigan is the pizza capital of the United States and, quite possibly, the world, according to a new report from the McNair Center for Free Enterprise at Northwood University and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The study, Michigan: The Unlikely Pizza Capital of the United States (and the World?), analyzes the size and scope of...
By Kate Hessling
Foundation for Economic Education Launches AI Chatbot
Foundation for Economic Education Launches AI Chatbot
The Foundation for Economic Education (FEE) has launched AI Pencil, a new AI chatbot to help answer questions about free enterprise philosophy and economics. “We’re proud to be techno-optimists at FEE,” states an announcement posted Monday, Nov. 11, on fee.org. “We see emerging technology not just as a tool but as a pathway to transformative...
By Kate Hessling
New Lesson in Free Enterprise Online Course Explores Inflation
New Lesson in Free Enterprise Online Course Explores Inflation
Northwood University has posted a fresh lesson in the Philosophy of Free Enterprise, a free online course for anyone interested in learning about the importance of freedom and free-market economics. “Inflation has been a major issue leading up to the U.S. presidential election, so this latest lesson is particularly timely,” stated Northwood Economics Chair Dr....
By Kate Hessling