Michigan Tech News

Dennis Walikainen—Senior Editor

Dennis Walikainen

Senior Editor

About Dennis

  • He oversees the University's Athletic Communications and Marketing efforts.
  • He maintains the University’s written history and keeps the Editorial Guide up to date.
  • Online, Dennis writes the TechAlum newsletter.
  • He manages the "hometowners": student news releases and tracks Michigan Tech's appearances in various publications.
  • He contributes news stories to Tech Today, the news site, and the news media.
  • Off campus he enjoys golf, running, and guts Frisbee.

Most Recent Stories

The spring Career Fair brings more than 260 companies to campus to recruit students.

Chet Hopp, a Peace Corps Master's International geology student, is helping Panamanians with water, waste and hazard mitigation.

Thomas Oommen, assistant professor of geological and mining engineering and sciences, is using his $300,000 research grant from NSF to improve remote sensing in disaster areas and ultimately save lives.

Bill Sproule, a professor in civil and environmental engineering, has written an historical book about local streetcars.

Princeton Review has again ranked Michigan Tech a Best Midwestern College in its 2014 ratings.