May 29, 2025

Global power solutions leader Cummins Inc. is the latest corporate partner in Michigan Technological University's Corporate Education Fellowship Program.

The Michigan Tech Global Campus team and a cohort of esteemed Michigan Tech professors, program directors and leaders traveled to Columbus, Indiana, on May 9, spending a very full day at Cummins’ corporate headquarters. While there, they toured the impressive facilities, attended a signing ceremony for the Corporate Education Fellowship Program and took in an alumni gathering.

Learn more about Cummins and the fellowship signing and this eventful day at the Michigan Tech Global Campus News blog.

The Office of Continuous Improvement (OCI) is pleased to announce that its director, Ruth Archer, has successfully completed her Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification. This achievement represents the highest level of expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodology and further enhances Archer's recognized leadership in Lean Higher Education.

“This certification strengthens our efforts to support Michigan Tech’s continuous improvement culture,” said Archer. “It expands our ability to equip faculty, staff, and students with advanced problem-solving skills that create exceptional value across all University operations.”

Michigan Tech has been transforming its operations through the use of Lean processes, methods and tools for over 15 years. OCI supports the University’s performance in safety, operational delivery, financial position, quality, and experience and engagement.

To request assistance to improve a process in your department, contact improvement@mtu.edu or submit the Request a Process Improvement form.

For more information about how Lean principles can benefit your department, visit the Office of Continuous Improvement website.

Please join the Graduate School in congratulating Michigan Tech's Summer 2025 DeVlieg Foundation Fellows.

Carl Greene is a Ph.D. candidate in electrical engineering from the College of Engineering at Michigan Tech. He came to Michigan Tech as a nontraditional graduate student, having completed his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. After working in the battery, manufacturing and electronics industries, he had a desire to participate in meaningful research; therefore, he decided to pursue a graduate degree.

Read more about Greene's journey at Michigan Tech on the Graduate School Newsblog.

When a Michigan Tech unit receives non-cash gifts, such as property, materials or supplies, it is important that gift-in-kind (GIK) procedures and guidelines are followed to ensure stewardship for continued generosity, to properly record and tag University property, and to meet requirements established by the IRS and University policy.

Gifts from Individuals
For gifts from individuals, complete the Gifts-In-Kind from Individuals Acceptance Form PDF and submit to techfund@mtu.edu.

Gifts from Companies
Prior to requesting or accepting offers of corporate gifts-in-kind, please email gift-admin@mtu.edu to ensure the gift is able to be accepted. You will then complete the Corporate Gift-In-Kind Acceptance Form PDF* and submit to techfund@mtu.edu. Please refer to the Corporate Gift-In-Kind Guidelines PDF.
* Please note: This form is an XFA PDF and may not appear correctly in your web browser. To download the PDF and view it in Adobe Acrobat, right-click the link and select Download Linked File.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please email techfund@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2310.

On Wednesday, June 4, from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., AppsAnywhere software will be unavailable due to system maintenance. This will not affect locally installed software (CORE, COMSOL, aspen One and Labview).

If you have any questions, we can help. Email IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

Job Postings for Thursday, May 29, 2025

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email humanresources@mtu.edu. For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.

​Associate Director – Partnerships and External Relations, The Enterprise Program. Apply online.

Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid Administration. Apply online.

​​Public Safety Officer, Public Safety and Police Services (POA posting dates May 29 to June 4, 2025 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal POA applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal POA posting dates). Apply online.

​​O​ffice Assistant (nine months, 20 hours per week), Center for Teaching and Learning (UAW posting dates May 29 to June 4, 2025 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal UAW posting dates). Apply online.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Accommodations are available. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu.

WLUC TV6 interviewed Suzanne Sanregret and Bill Muckalt (both ATH) in coverage of Michigan Tech's press conference introducing Muckalt as the new head coach of the University's hockey program. The conference was covered by TV6, My UP Now and the Daily Mining Gazette.

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MLive and the Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Steven Voelker (CFRES) in stories about the Keweenaw Peninsula being recognized as the sunniest summer spot east of the Mississippi River thanks to its northern location and its proximity to Lake Superior, which helps diffuse storms and prevent cloud formation.

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The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech Public Safety and Police Services in a story about pedestrian safety concerns during the summer months in Houghton, highlighting crosswalk rules and when drivers are required to yield to pedestrians. The crosswalks in front of Wadsworth Hall were discussed in the story.

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The Escanaba Daily Press mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about Bay College's partnership with MTU to offer welding workshops for Michigan workers, including training for Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employees and others from local agencies.

Campus Store and University Images Closing for Inventory, Offering Free Ground Shipping

Michigan Tech's Campus Store and University Images will be closed for inventory at the end of May. While our physical locations are closed, you can still shop online and enjoy free ground shipping.

Closure Details:

• Campus Store — Closed Wednesday, May 28, to Sunday, June 1
• University Images — Closed Thursday, May 29, to Sunday, June 1

Orders placed during this time will be processed and shipped after June 2. Thank you for your patience and continued support!

Shop for MTU Gear Online.

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Submission and Formatting 101: Master the Dissertation, Thesis, and Report Process

Thursday, May 29, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building, 404

Students who are completing a dissertation, thesis, or report are invited to join the Graduate School to learn about the resources available to them to assist in scheduling their defense, formatting their documents, and submitting their documents. In one afternoon, you can learn everything you need to be successful and complete your degree in a timely fashion! Faculty and staff who assist students with submissions are also welcome to attend. Attend the entire event, or stop in for the seminar that interests you. Registration: Please register online to receive reminders and the link to attend online. The seminar will be available in person or online.Detailed schedule 2 – 3pm – Submission 101 Learn what is required to submit your document to the Graduate School and the deadlines for the upcoming semester. Best for students who are completing their degree this semester or next semester.3 – 4pm – Formatting 101-103 Learn about templates, checking your document with Adobe Acrobat, and how to use copyrighted materials. You’ll also learn where resources are on the web page so you can learn more about the topics that interest you.4pm - ? - Questions We'll be available to answer any additional…