Alumni

William J. Bernard, Jr. '69 is tenacity personified. A local boy without resources to afford schooling and living expenses elsewhere, he stayed close to home and worked nearly 40 hours a week while completing his studies. He's been with the same company for more than 40 years, recently ascending to sole owner and CEO. The CEO amp; Chairman of Surface Combustion, Inc. chose Michigan Tech because he could work year 'round . . .

Bhakta Rath '58 has used his Michigan Tech education to reach great heights, achieve honors at the highest levels, and sponsor important initiatives. He was awarded the 2009 Padma Bhushan from the Indian government, its second highest civilian award. Established in 1954 by the president of India, it recognizes distinguished service of a high order to the nation in any field. For Michigan Tech, he and his wife, Sushama, . . .

Amberlee Haselhuhn '11, '16 was looking for a school that would provide balance between an excellent technical education and access to the outdoors. Michigan Tech did just that. She recalls the time spent in Michigan Tech's Foundry in the Materials Science and Engineering department as one of her most memorable experiences as both an undergraduate student and as a graduate student. "I was able to design my own metal . . .