Kids and Education

Alberta Village, formerly owned by Ford, now part of Michigan Tech.

Research forest once belonged to Ford

Source: Detroit Free Press

Latest in Kids and Education
Potatoes aren't the only thing the U.P. can grow
MSU shows crop potentials in U.P.

Source: MSU Extension

NMU is working on detection of pathogens.
NMU works with tech company to develop new pathogen test
Portage Health in Lake Linden has a new doctor.
Portage Health home to two new doctors
Bay College in Escanaba
Bay College hires digital technology coordinator
Local school districts partner with NMU to form middle college

Source: ABC 5 & 10

A view of the Michigan Iron Industry Museum's interior.
Iron mining museum to be upgraded

Source: The Detroit Free Press

Michigan's Children
Long-time children’s advocate embraces new role

As Matt Gillard takes the helm of Michigan’s Children, a statewide, nonpartisan advocacy group, he plans to move children’s issues up the priority list for elected officials. 

Some of the U.P.'s newest doctors.
MGH hires two new doctors from its recent class of residents
Biologist gets grant to research grain genetics

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