From campus spaces to the surrounding landscape, Michigan Tech encourages exploration and calculated risk-taking. These experiences sharpen Huskies' technical skills while building confidence, adaptability and problem-solving instincts that extend far beyond the classroom.
Read about student-driven events held at 1400 Townsend Drive last year in our 2026 Michigan Tech Magazine.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award. Please submit nominations to the Graduate School no later than 4 p.m. on May 28 following our online instructions.
This year, nominations are being accepted from dissertations in the fields of:
Michigan Tech may nominate one student in each field. Ph.D. students who have completed all of their degree requirements between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026, are eligible. The fields of competition for 2027 will be Biological/Life Sciences and Humanities and Fine Arts (including History).
A nomination packet must be submitted by the department chair or college dean to our CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Nomination form no later than 4 p.m. on May 28.
Contact Debra Charlesworth at gradschool@mtu.edu if you have any questions about the competition.
Job Postings for Friday, May 15, 2026
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 Vice President of Enrollment Management, Enrollment Management.
Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychology and Human Factors.
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.
Smithsonian Magazine quoted Rolf Peterson and Sarah Hoy (both CFRES) in a story about the latest Isle Royale Winter Study, which found the island’s wolf population has reached its highest level in nearly 50 years while the moose population continues to decline.
NextGenDefense quoted Amy Marcarelli (BioSci/ESC) and Michael Sayers (MTRI) in a story about Michigan Tech’s DARPA-funded project to develop a microbial fuel cell that generates electricity from ocean organic matter to power long-endurance underwater sensors.
Brad Wells (CEO) was quoted by the Daily Mining Gazette in a story about Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs, which begin next month and are expected to bring more than a thousand students from around the world to campus for hands-on STEM learning experiences.
The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech alum Emily Geiger ’11 ’15 (B.S. Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) in a story about her appointment as superintendent and middle/high school principal for Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools following her interim role with the district.
Registration for all sessions of Michigan Tech Aquatics’ summer 2026 programs is open!
Explore our programs for all ages and abilities:
Important Information for Parents/Guardians:
To register your child for MTU Aquatics programs, you must have a DSE user account with Michigan Tech Recreation.
Additional Resources:
Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Boyle at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.
See you at the pool!
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A production system maintenance window is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following production services will be unavailable during that time:
If you have any questions or concerns, we can help. Email IT or call 906-487-1111.
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Celebrate Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15. Commute to campus using your favorite method of sustainable travel and enjoy free coffee + baked goods provided by Velodrome along with free bike checks + light tune ups courtesy of Campus Bike Lab. We're setting up outside from 8-9am in front of the Van Pelt and Opie Library and hope to see you there!
