NMU officially recognized as Bee Campus USA affiliate

To be an affiliate, participants have to increase the availability of native plants, reduce the use of pesticides, and provide nest sites for local wildlife species

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.

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. 

Registration open for Partridge Creek Farm’s 2026 CSA program

Seventeen weeks of fresh, locally grown produce available to the community.

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.

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.

If all goes well, the first major ski event will be held in October 2024.
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.

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