Kids and Education

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Banished words for 2018: LSSU names its list

The New Year always brings with it a new list of banished words from LSSU -- here's what to avoid saying in 2018.

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Invent@NMU and Innovate Marquette are new partners.
Million-dollar grant to spur high-tech business in Marquette

Innovate Marquette SmartZone and Invent@NMU will combine with the help of the grant.

Michigan Technological University.
Michigan Tech submits plan for new health technology complex

Michigan Technological University is asking the state to approve plans for a big new health technologies building on campus.

LSSU's new planned aquatic research center.
LSSU to build new aquatic research center

A new water research lab will be added at Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie.

Danielle Eggert cuts the ribbon on her 727 School of Cosmetology.
727 School of Cosmetology opens

The second new salon and school of cosmetology this year to open in Sault Ste. Marie just held a grand opening.

Helping hungry kids one Power Pack at a time

There is no doubt that combating hunger in our communities is a real need, and some school districts, like Ishpeming, are finding a way to help students in need. 

Annette Gleason of Michigan Virtual Schools.
U.P. teacher reaches kids across the state with virtual classes

In some ways, Upper Peninsula resident Annette Gleason is just like any other teacher. She develops relationships with her students, shares progress updates with parents and checks students' work to make sure they're grasping the material. But though she gets to know each kid, she rarely meets any of them in person--she teaches hundreds of students across the state 100 percent online from her home.

Phelps Square in Ishpeming.
YMCA opens new early childhood center in Ishpeming

A new early childhood development center will soon be serving western Marquette County from a redeveloped school building.

There's a new logo at MTU.
Michigan Tech rebrands with new campaign

Michigan Tech is rebranding with a new set of logos designed to evoke history, tradition and its Upper Peninsula roots. 

Ray Johnson, new IMEC SmartZone CEO.
Ray Johnson to serve as new Marquette SmartZone CEO

The Marquette SmartZone, a branch of the MTEC SmartZone, has a new CEO, Ray Johnson.

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