Education

Coverage of schools from pre-k and kindergarten through higher education, including trade and online classes, as well as coverage of child care issues.

Transformational $30M state investment to build the future of tech and science at LSSU

Lake Superior State University has secured a historic $30 million state appropriation to fund 75% of a major $40 million renovation and expansion of its Center for Applied Science and Engineering Technology.

Latest in Education
Capturing the Spirit of the Soo: Raising State docuseries explores the deep bonds of LSSU and its community

Beyond campus culture and Laker Hockey, the docuseries captures the everyday rhythm of student life—from classrooms and labs to local businesses and waterfront activities.

Roommates with a Purpose: A first-year med student’s deep dive into dementia care

The Intergenerational Living Initiative serves as a ground-breaking model that combines medical education with immersive and community-based care. 

LSSU launches accelerated master’s program to fast-track careers in fisheries and wildlife management

The program was developed in response to changes the university is seeing across the natural resources field.

LSSU earns ABET accredition for four engineering programs

This marks the first ABET accreditation for the robotics engineering program, with the other three programs completing re-accreditation.

Bay Mills Community College awarded $9 million gift 

President Dr. Duane Bedell called the contribution “extraordinary” and “transformative."

A recent graduating class at the Marine Trades Institute, formerly the Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Marine Trades Institute partners with businesses for high-impact giving

The Cedarville school hopes to build on fundraising success from last year.

Aspen Prize calls GCC a top community college

Gogebic Community College has advanced to the next round in a $1 million prize for America’s top community colleges.

Michigan Tech’s Enterprise Program expands lab capabilities with support from Aramco

Faculty, students, and Aramco representatives marked the milestone this month with a ribbon-cutting event at Michigan Tech's Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Machine Shop.

Federal SNAP changes threaten little Michiganders’ food access and future

Good nutrition lays the foundation for physical growth, brain development, and school readiness.

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