Stefanie Sidortsova

Stefanie Sidortsova

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  • Executive Director for Communications, University Marketing and Communications

Biography

Stefanie joined Michigan Tech in 2016 and leads the University’s communications strategy. She earned a master of studies in creative writing from the University of Cambridge, a juris doctor from Arizona State University, and a bachelor of arts in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

About Stefanie

  • Stefanie leads UMC's communications team, including news and media relations, social media, and brand communications staff.
  • Her professional background includes experience in higher education administration and instruction, law, government relations, and writing and editing.
  • She enjoys hiking, writing, and spending time with family and friends.

Recent Stories 

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Michigan Tech Brings TechMBA® to Grand Traverse Region

Michigan Tech’s Master of Business Administration program (TechMBA®) is on the move. Beginning in fall 2022, the 30-credit program will include three delivery options, the newest of which provides a hybrid option for Grand Traverse area students:
Hybrid (has both in-person and remote elements): Students meet with faculty and other students in MTU’s Grand Traverse Research Workspace to attend virtual courses one night per week.All online: Students complete course requirements fully online and at their own pace. On-campus courses: Students attend courses in person in Houghton, Michigan.In the hybrid option, students complete most of their coursework online in a synchronous fashion with once-per-week Zoom meetings where they interact in real time with fellow classmates and their instructor. Read More

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Q&A: Monique Wells

The chemical engineering major launched her professional life in industry, but switched gears to pursue a love of teaching. After spending several years teaching engineering technology to high school students, Wells returned to the corporate environment with a passion for STEM education and equity. Recently named DTE Energy’s director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in February 2021, Wells reflects on her time at Tech and her vision for what DE&I efforts should mean at the workplace and in the classroom. Read More