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September 2011

The image on the left shows a high concentration of chlorophyll in southern Lake Michigan. The image on the right, taken 10 years later, illustrates how the concentration of chlorophyll-bearing plankton has dropped.

Michigan Tech Faculty, Students Honored for Great Lakes Research

September 29, 2011
By Marcia Goodrich

Documenting a crash in phytoplankton populations

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University and corporate officials stand by the Michigan Tech Solar Photovoltaic Research Facility during dedication ceremonies.

Michigan Tech Dedicates New Solar Energy Research Facility

September 28, 2011
By Marcia Goodrich

Aiming to advance the science and engineering of photovoltaic systems

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The KRC Engineering Building, site of the Solar Energy Research Center. Rick Anderson photo

Michigan Tech to Dedicate New Solar Energy Research Center

September 22, 2011
By Marcia Goodrich

Enabling leading-edge research and education in demanding, real-world conditions

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Michigan Tech Video Game on Xbox Live

September 22, 2011
By Marcia Goodrich

Now everyone can play Arcane Brawlers

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Ralph Hodek

Hodek Named to State Fire Safety Board

September 14, 2011
By Marcia Goodrich

Board develops fire safety rules governing many public buildings

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Michigan Tech Participating in UP-wide Reverse Transfer Agreeement

September 14, 2011
By Marcia Goodrich

Transfer students can complete an associate degree while earning a bachelor's

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Tech promotes responsible relationships.

Michigan Tech Fights Back Against Sexual Assault: Responsible Relationship Days

September 14, 2011
By Dennis Walikainen

Michigan Tech's Responsible Relationship Days seeks to keep students safe from sexual violence.

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Students in Michigan Tech's Aerospace Enterprise building a satellite

Michigan Tech Climbs in US News Rankings

September 13, 2011
By Marcia Goodrich

Tech listed among the best national universities, best engineering programs

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Community residents from Nepal showcase the traditional clothing of their homeland during a past Parade of Nations.

Parade of Nations Brings a World of Food and Festivities to the Keweenaw

September 9, 2011
By Jennifer Donovan

At the 22nd annual Parade of Nations on September 17, 2011, students from more than 60 countries will join the community to celebrate the diversity and international nature of the area. 

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Michigan Tech's enrollment is up over fall 2010, with improved retention and gains in the number of undergraduates, graduate students, and women attending the University.

Michigan Tech Enrollment Increases to More Than 7,000

September 8, 2011
By Marcia Goodrich

More students are coming to Tech, and the retention rate is up over 83 percent.

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