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Jennifer Donovan

Jennifer Donovan is a reporter with more than 40 years of experience on daily newspapers, magazines and university writing and editing. She is retired as director of news and media relations at Michigan Technological University and lives in Houghton.

Jennifer Donovan's Latest Articles

From Campus Project to Market Success: How one NMU student reimagined camping

How does a college project turn into a thriving outdoor brand? Discover how NMU student Evan BeVier and healthcare founder Gretchen Heinen scaled their big ideas with the help of Innovate Marquette SmartZone.

How Community Health Workers are bridging the rural healthcare gap

Since July 2023, the NMU Center for Rural Health has certified 152 community health workers to connect underserved Upper Peninsula residents with vital medical and social resources. Funded by the Michigan Rural Health Transformation project, this initiative integrates workers into 30 regional organizations to strengthen the area's healthcare infrastructure.

How Community Health Workers are bridging the rural healthcare gap

Since July 2023, the NMU Center for Rural Health has certified 152 community health workers to connect underserved Upper Peninsula residents with vital medical and social resources. Funded by the Michigan Rural Health Transformation project, this initiative integrates workers into 30 regional organizations to strengthen the area's healthcare infrastructure.

The Sound of Survival: Inside the U.P. company quieting the military’s loudest hardware

A Calumet-based defense contractor specializing in acoustic engineering and sound-canceling hardware for the U.S. military, has completed an $8.5 million facility expansion.

Teaching the Future: How Marquette-Alger Schools are embracing AI integration

Students will gain an understanding of the foundations and workings of AI before learning to apply the technology responsibly and create AI-supported solutions.

From Forest to Pharmacy: Researchers explore maple sap as a lifeline for cancer survivors

Researchers in the U.P., Michigan and beyond are looking into potential health applications for maple sap.

The outsized economic impact of Higher Education in the U.P.

The study demonstrates the profound impact Michigan’s public universities have on the state and all of its communities in economic activity, job creation and tax revenues generated.

Houghton secures $3.8M to transform downtown into talent hub

The new projects are part of an ongoing effort to turn Houghton’s downtown and waterfront into a talent-driven destination the city is calling North Landing. 

Innovation in Calumet: Steelhead Technologies secures $84M Boost

Steelhead has developed a cloud-based software platform that digitizes the shop floor, streamlining quoting, scheduling, inventory, production tracking, quality control and accounting.

New Life in Old Halls: Transforming Finlandia University’s former buildings for a vibrant future

Most of the university’s buildings have been sold. Some are being renovated into apartments and commercial space. Others will become event venues and a community hub.

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