Alumni Gateway Arch

The Alumni Way project at Michigan Tech incorporates landmarks, gathering spaces, benches, plaques, and engraved pavers across campus to celebrate Tech traditions and create lasting connections for Huskies and visitors alike.

Giving Opportunities

You can become a part of Michigan Tech history. There are still naming opportunities available!

The Alumni Way project includes the Husky Statue Plaza in the heart of campus, the William J. Bernard Jr. Family Clock Tower located between the Memorial Union and the R.L. Smith buildings, the Alumni Gateway Arch at the west end of campus, and the East Entrance landmark in front of East Hall. Several gifts have already been made as a part of the Alumni Way project.

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Michigan Tech’s newest Alumni Way project, the East Entrance Paver Project, is now underway with personalized engraved pavers currently available in limited quantities.


East Entrance Paver Project

East Hall Entrance Sign

A new opportunity to leave your mark on campus is now available through the East Entrance Paver Project. Located in front of East Hall, Michigan Tech’s newest campus landmark features an illuminated welcome sign, stone pillars, outdoor gathering spaces, and personalized engraved pavers surrounding the Michigan Tech logo at the base of the sign.

Pavers are currently available for purchase in limited quantities. Proceeds support the Alumni Way Fund and future campus beautification projects across campus.

Purchase a Paver


Stone Benches

Husky Stone Bench

Purchase a stone bench with a personalized plaque for a gift of $25,000. Benches are available surrounding the Husky statue and clock tower.


Value Plaques

Husky Value Plaque

Purchase a Michigan Tech value plaque located on the inner circle bench at the base of the clock tower for a gift of $15,000.

There are five value plaques available:

  • Accountability
  • Community
  • Possibilities
  • Tenacity (unavailable)
  • Scholarship