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Colors Fly for Annual Pride Week Events

March 15, 2013
By Danny Messinger

Michigan Tech has numerous events scheduled for Pride Week, March 18-23, 2013.

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Will Cantrell, Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year

Will Cantrell Named Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year

March 13, 2013
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech physics faculty member Will Cantrell has been named a 2013 Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year.  

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The fibroblasts (cells involved in scar tissue formation) had adhered to a magnetoelastic coating. The top cell was subjected to vibration and became rounder and less sticky than the elongated cell, which was not vibrated.

On the Horizon: Implants with Built-in Sensors that Can Shake off Infection?

March 12, 2013
By Marcia Goodrich

Special coatings could fight bacteria and discourage the growth of scar tissue on medical implants

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Several of Michigan Tech's engineering graduate programs rose in the US News rankings this year.

Michigan Tech Graduate Engineering Programs Climb in US News Rankings

March 12, 2013
By Jennifer Donovan

Four Michigan Tech graduate engineering programs rise in US News rankings.

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Tess Ahlborn

Ahlborn Named Woman of the Year by Transportation Group

March 11, 2013
By Marcia Goodrich

WTS also to honor Transportation Enterprise with Innovative Transportation Solutions Award

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Wisconsin-Madison, McGill Claim Snowmobile Crowns

March 11, 2013
By Dennis Walikainen

The University of Wisconsin-Madison won the Internal Combustion category and McGill University won the Zero Emissions division in the 2013 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge at Michigan Tech's Keweenaw Research Center.

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Michigan Tech Moves to Plateau Tuition

March 7, 2013
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech moves to plateau tuition for undergraduates, charging a flat rate for 12 to 18 credit hours. 

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Driver Chad Kromrey after completing the 2013 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Endurance Run

Six Sleds Complete Clean Snowmobile Challenge Endurance Run

March 5, 2013
By Marcia Goodrich

Clarkson, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Kettering, Michigan Tech, University of Idaho, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Tech women are active in campus life.

Women’s History Month—Honoring and Educating Tech’s Extraordinary Females

March 5, 2013
By Danny Messinger

March at Michigan Tech is  full of events celebrating Women's History Month. 

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Michigan Tech President Glenn D. Mroz

Michigan Tech President Reports Cost-Cutting Steps, Protests MPSERS Charges

March 5, 2013
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech President Glenn D. Mroz testified before the House higher education subcommittee in Lansing, outlining cost-cutting measures that Tech has taken and asking for equity in applying the law regarding Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System payments. 

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