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Michigan Tech MBA Honored Again by Aspen Institute

October 23, 2009
By Dennis Walikainen

Michigan Tech’s School of Business and Economics MBA program has been honored by the Aspen Institute’s 2009-2010 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes, a biennial survey and alternative ranking of business schools.

John Krystof

Chemical Engineering Grads Among the Best in National Design Competition

October 23, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

Terry Mazure and John Krystof take the silver and bronze in AIChE design challenge

Janice Glime

Glime Honored for Distinguished Service

September 2, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

Recognized for support of students, building campus-wide cooperation through service on the University Senate

Alex Mayer

Mayer Receives Distinguished Service Award

September 2, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

Honored for interdisciplinary work, efforts to raise awareness of water issues

Mackinac Bridge, photo courtesy of the Mackinac Bridge Authority

Former Tech Faculty Member Inducted into Construction Hall of Fame

August 4, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

The late Ed Haltenhoff, who served 15 years on Michigan Tech's civil and environmental engineering faculty, was inducted July 29 into the Michigan Construction Hall of Fame.

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Michigan Tech among Princeton Review’s Best Colleges

July 27, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

Michigan Tech is recognized by The Princeton Review for quality academics and quality of life.

Michigan Tech Takes Iron Team Award in 2009 Baja SAE

June 22, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

Michigan Technological University's Blizzard Baja Enterprise finished the three-part Baja SAE collegiate design competition at the top of the heap, with more points than any other competitor.

Ulrich Hansmann

Ulrich Hansmann Wins 2009 Michigan Tech Research Award

June 12, 2009
By Jennifer Donovan

Physicist Ulrich Hansmann receives the 2009 Michigan Tech Research Award.

Graduate Education Event April 23 Will Highlight Michigan's Best and Brightest

April 21, 2009
By Jennifer Donovan

Graduate students from across Michigan are presenting their research to legislators in Lansing at Graduate Education Day April 23.

Governor Appoints Tom Baldini to Michigan Tech Board of Control

April 13, 2009
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm has appointed Marquette civic leader Thomas L. Baldini to fill a vacant seat on the Michigan Technological University Board of Control. Baldini will serve through 2016. He replaces David Brule, whose term has expired.

Three Michigan Tech Students Named Goldwater Scholars

April 8, 2009
By Jennifer Donovan

All three Michigan Tech student nominees Goldwater Scholarships this year.

Scott Miers

Miers Receives SAE Award for Outstanding Presentation

February 24, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

Scott Miers, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics at Michigan Technological University, has received a Lloyd L. Withrow Distinguished Speaker Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers.

Michigan Tech Faculty Member Wins NSF CAREER Award

February 19, 2009
By Jennifer Donovan

Roshan D'Souza, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics, has been named the recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER Award.

Susan T. Blagley

Bagley to Lead Society for Industrial Microbiology

February 18, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

The new president-elect of the Society for Industrial Microbiology (SIM).

Jeff Allen to Receive 2009 SAE Teetor Award

January 29, 2009
By Marcia Goodrich

Jeffrey Allen, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics, has been selected to receive a 2009 SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award.

Richard, Elizabeth Henes Endow Professorship in Mathematical Sciences at Michigan Tech

January 15, 2009
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech alumnus Richard Henes and his wife, Elizabeth, are endowing a new professorship in mathematical sciences.

Groundbreaking Climate Change Expert to Speak at Midyear Commencement

December 5, 2008
By Marcia Goodrich

300 grads to be honored

Michigan Tech Featured in Princeton Review's Best Colleges

July 29, 2008
By Marcia Goodrich

Students praise academics and quality of life

Civil Engineering Professor Sproule Honored

April 29, 2008
By Marcia Goodrich

The 2008 recipient of the Robert Horonjeff Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Senator Carl Levin to Address 2008 Graduates

April 29, 2008
By Marcia Goodrich

Nearly 1,000 students receiving degrees

Michigan Tech Business Students Named National Investment Champs

April 3, 2008
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech's Applied Portfolio Management Program knows the secret to successful investing.

Predebon Elected ASME Fellow

February 25, 2008
By Marcia Goodrich

Honored for achievements in education

Code Warriors Rev Up for Battle of the Brains

February 22, 2008
By Marcia Goodrich

Tech team to face off against the world's best college programmers

Michigan Tech Alum Shares Nobel Peace Prize

December 7, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

A chemical engineering alumna from Michigan Tech is on her way to Oslo, Norway, for the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies.

Michigan Tech to Honor Alumni, New Grads at Midyear Commencement Dec. 15

December 6, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich


The university will recognize the achievements of more than 450 graduates.

Michigan Tech Rises in NSF Rankings, Math Makes the Top 100

November 30, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech has moved up in the National Science Foundation's annual report on research expenditures.

Professor Emeritus Named to National Environmental Engineering Academy Board

November 30, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

C. Robert Baillod, professor emeritus and former chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE).

Michigan Tech Faculty Rated Among the Most Productive in the Nation

November 16, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech Faculty Rated Among the Most Productive in the Nation

Michigan Tech MBA Program Ranks in Top 100 Worldwide in Sustainability, Environmental Issues

October 10, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech's MBA program ranks in the top 100 MBA programs around the world for its emphasis on sustainability and social/environmental issues.

Governor Appoints Lenora Ashford to Michigan Tech Board of Control

October 5, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

Detroit high school principal Lenora Ashford has been named to the Michigan Tech Board of Control.

Gordon G. Parker Named First John and Cathi Drake Endowed Professor in Mechanical Engineering

October 3, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

John and Cathi Drake have endowed a professorship in mechanical engineering, and Gordon G. Parker has been named its first recipient.

Princeton Review Ranks Michigan Tech Among Top U.S. Universities

September 21, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech is one of the best colleges and universities in the nation for undergraduate education, according to the 2008 edition of a guidebook called Best 366 Colleges, published by Princeton Review

Mechanical, Environmental Engineering Make Top 25 in US News Undergrad Rankings

August 17, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

Two undergraduate programs at Michigan Tech have been ranked among the top 25 in US News and World Report's Best Undergraduate Colleges guide.

Alumni to Be Honored at Awards Banquet

July 30, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Michigan Tech will honor the achievements of two alumni and a benefactor at the Alumni Reunion Banquet Friday, Aug. 3.

Hembroff, Suits Win Michigan Tech Distinguished Teaching Awards

July 26, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

A faculty member whose computing students learn the subtleties of public speaking and a physicist who once advised on pumpkin percussion are the 2007 winners of Michigan Tech's Distinguished Teaching Awards.

Formula SAE Team Finishes in Top Half

July 21, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

After surging up 40 places, students gear up for 2008.

Levy Receives 2007 Research Award

July 6, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Professor honored for work in photonics

Michigan Tech Wins SAE Aero East Competition

May 18, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Tops in worldwide contest

Board Commends Tech President for Strong Performance

May 5, 2007
By Jennifer Donovan

A strong performance by Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz has helped to position the University for new levels of achievement, according to the Board of Control.

Gierke Named Michigan Professor of the Year

May 3, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

For excellence in undergraduate education.

Harvard's David Edwards Honored by Michigan Tech

April 30, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Biomedical engineering professor to receive Melvin Calvin Award

Hands Across the Border - 4/27/2007

Grad Students Receive DeVlieg Awards

April 23, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Will study coaster brook trout spawning habitat, artificial wetlands

Michigan Tech Student Wins Google Scholarship

April 12, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Michigan Technological University student Alicia Thorsen has been awarded a 2007 Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship.

Stephanie Irish Wins Goldwater Scholarship

April 10, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Undergraduate Stephanie Irish has been named a 2007 Goldwater Scholar. The scholarship provides $7,500 for tuition, fees, books and room and board.

Reed Joins ORAU Board of Directors

April 10, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

The Oak Ridge Associated Universities’ (ORAU) Board of Directors welcomed David D. Reed as a new director at the 62nd annual meeting of the ORAU Council of Sponsoring Institutions held recently in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Taking Stock: Tech Students Win National Investment Competition

April 6, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Michigan Tech's Applied Portfolio Management Program Gold Team has taken first place in its class at the seventh annual RISE conference.

Schulz Named Dean of Engineering

April 6, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

Tim Schulz has accepted appointment as Michigan Tech’s next dean of engineering effective July 1, Provost Dave Reed has announced.

Schulz Named SPIE Fellow

January 31, 2007
By Marcia Goodrich

For research in signal processing

Hand Wins AEESP Award for Outstanding Teaching

September 25, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

Texts, software development cited

Honrath Receives 2006 Research Award

August 8, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

Richard Honrath, whose work has helped shed light on some of the fundamental processes behind atmospheric change, has been selected to receive Michigan Tech's 2006 Research Award.

University to Honor Alumni, Former Tech President at 2006 Reunion

August 1, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

Ray Smith returns to Tech

2006 Alumni Reunion Aug. 3-5

July 28, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

Pasty Picnic, Chili Challenge and more

Michigan Tech Receives National Award for Student Retention

July 13, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

Michigan Tech is one of two universities in the nation to receive a 2006 Lee Noel and Randi Levitz Retention Excellence Award.

Brad King to Receive SAE Teetor Award

June 26, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

The award recognizes outstanding engineering educators.

Kathryn Clark to Chair Board of Control

June 26, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

Russell Gronevelt was named vice chair.

Milligan Named CIO

May 26, 2006
By Jennifer Donovan

Chief information officer to develop IT policies and priorities

Sutherland Named SME Fellow

May 25, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has named Professor John Sutherland (MEEM) to its College of Fellows.

Alumnus to be Honored

April 26, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

S. Jayson Ripke will receive the university's Outstanding Young Alumni Award at Spring Commencement on Saturday.

Mohan Rao named Fellow in SAE, ASME

April 17, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

Mohan D. Rao, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, was recently elected a Fellow, both of the Society of Automotive Engineers International and of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Tech Takes Best Design in Clean Snowmobile Challenge

March 19, 2006
By Marcia Goodrich

Based on oral presentation, static display and written paper

Granholm Names Mroz to Investment Board

December 15, 2005
By Marcia Goodrich

Governor Jennifer Granholm has named Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz to a new state board created to make strategic investment decisions.

Glime to Lead International Association

June 6, 2005
By Marcia Goodrich

Janice Glime elected president of International Association of Bryologists

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