Michigan Tech enrollment grows over past decade
Michigan Tech is one of only three universities in the state to add students over the past decade, according to new research done by the Michigan Association of State Universities. University leadership notes the educational product, size, and accessibility of the university has attracted students. “Students have access to research,” says Assistant VP for Enrollment […]
Building Michigan Together includes broadband investments
The bipartisan Building Michigan Together plan includes some of the largest infrastructure investments in Michigan history. With an aim to connect more households and small businesses to high-speed internet, the plan will improve the access and adoption of broadband throughout the state. $250.6M is included to establish a grant program for governmental/educational institutions to operate […]
City of Mackinac Island embraces cultural and historical significance
The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), part of the MEDC, announced that the city of Mackinac Island has been accepted to the Certified Local Government program following confirmation from the National Park Service. Participation in the program makes the city of Mackinac Island eligible for specialized technical assistance, programming, and federal grants from the […]
Shepler’s Ferry sells to billionaire to carry on legacy and maintain culture
Shepler’s Ferry, which has shuttled millions of visitors to Mackinac Island since the 1940s, was sold to David Hoffmann from Naples, FL. The Hoffman family runs a multibillion-dollar operation with a presence in 27 different countries, including Europe, China, Latin America, and South America. Hoffman’s portfolio of businesses includes tour boat companies around the U.S., […]
Big changes in Upper Peninsula healthcare industry point to job growth and greater access to world-class care
Advanced specialty services now available locally through new partnerships UPPER PENINSULA, MI (March 31, 2022) High-quality, local healthcare is a key component of thriving communities. Patients across the Upper Peninsula have traditionally had access to attentive, compassionate care yet sometimes have had to travel to seek advanced specialty care. Exciting new partnerships and expansions in […]
Improvements coming to U.P. through $4.8B infrastructure plan
The state of Michigan will soon see infrastructure improvements through a $4.8 billion spending plan that was recently passed by the House and Senate. While it is unclear exactly how much funding the U.P. will get overall, the economic impact and regional growth will be significant. InvestUP CEO Marty Fittante says one of the many […]
NMU Foundation supports students and university
The NMU Foundation—the official gift-receiving agency of Northern Michigan University—provides guidance on how donors, alumni, and friends of the University can help to meet the ongoing needs of students. Through various giving opportunities like research, scholarships, academics and programming, and the Northern Fund, the NMU Foundation supports students by providing access to an affordable and […]
Great Lakes Boat Building School receives $2.7M to increase capacity
The Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville, MI, is receiving a $2.7M CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to construct a 10,000 sq. ft. school expansion, establish a new boat-docking infrastructure, and purchase additional marine electronics testing equipment. According to the Great Lakes Boat Building School, the project is expected to double the training capacity […]
Sarah Lucas named Michigan’s Deputy for Rural Development
Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) CEO Sarah Lucas has been appointed to the State of Michigan’s newly established Office of Rural Development, effective April 18. As the Deputy for Rural Development, Lucas will serve as the state’s point of contact for community leaders on urgent rural issues. “I’ve spent my career working with and championing […]
LTE broadband service coming to additional U.P. communities
$1.2M will soon enable Northern Michigan University to expand its Educational Access Network (EAN) to provide high-speed, 5G-capable wireless LTE broadband service to rural communities in the Upper Peninsula and northeastern Lower Peninsula. NMU’s EAN currently serves more than 100 communities that previously had limited or no broadband access. “Northern Michigan University has been a […]