LSSU to invest more than $10 Million in campus improvements
Campus-wide improvements include major roof repairs, upgrades to sidewalks, roads and parking areas, as well as refreshed landscaping and new signage.
The growing power of endowment funds in the U.P. and Michigan
Creating an endowment fund allows donors to support their favorite charities for years into the future – often for specific designated purposes.
Partner Partner Content From Pipeline to Porch: The important journey of propane in the U.P.
Enbridge's Rapid River Station near Escanaba serves as a critical node in the energy architecture of the Great Lakes.
Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming
Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.
Copper Peak seeks executive director for multimillion dollar transformation
This high-visibility role offers a starting salary of $75,000 – $105,000, plus relocation assistance and flexible scheduling.
More Than Medicine: How Michigan’s rural hospitals anchor their communities
Rural hospitals are the heartbeat of their small towns, often serving as the primary economic engine and the largest employer in the region.
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.
Operation Action U.P. honors four businesses with ‘Excellence’ awards
The recipients were recognized for their significant contributions to the economic well-being of the U.P.
LSSU receives historic $3M gift to anchor Great Lakes research
The donation supports the creation of the Richard and Theresa Barch Endowed Executive Directorship at the university's Center for Freshwater Research and Education.
Beyond the Ice: How Michigan is rewriting the rules of outdoor access
Over the past decade, the Michigan Ice Fest has become a proving ground for a broader shift unfolding across the state’s outdoor recreation landscape.
