2012 Archive

Terry Sharik has been named the new dean of Michigan Tech's School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science.

 Dean Johnson, associate professor in the School of Business and Economics, has been named Michigan Professor of the Year.

Michigan Tech student entrepreneurs brought home $40,000 for first place and $5,000 for third place from the New Venture Competition at Central Michigan University. 

Michigan Tech researchers collaborate with public school teachers to make earth science more relevant to middle-schoolers.

Film screenings, guest speakers, fun events, the popular drag show and more highlight Keweenaw Pride's annual Pride Week April 1-6. 

Huskies Hockey Coach Mel Pearson is a finalist for the Spencer Penrose Award, the NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Coach of the Year.

Michigan Tech and six other schools are forced to pay for "phantom" employees not covered by the K-12 retirement system

Starting with the spring 2012 Commencement, Michigan Tech's caps and gowns will be made from recycled plastic water bottles.

Starting with the spring 2012 Commencement, Michigan Tech's graduates will wear caps and gowns made from recycled plastic water bottles. 

Huskies excel in the classroom, too, with numerous academic accolades.