Western Region

Six higher-learning institutions announce reverse-transfer program for college students

Six Upper Peninsula colleges and universities have agreed to a reverse transfer system that will help students at Michigan Tech, Finlandia, Lake Superior State, Northern, Bay College and Gogebic Community […]

Outdoors tourism season isn’t over yet; forests and parks draw fall visitors

Source: Mlive.com

Seeing the Upper Peninsula Overland style–one unbeaten trail at a time

There is more than one way to skin a cat--a saying that holds true with almost every aspect of life, even touring the Upper Peninsula. Sure, you can stick to the highways and city streets, but you're going to miss so much that you're not even aware existed up here. That's where ecotourism comes in, and groups like U.P. Overland, which hosts an annual trip for folks to see the wild side of the U.P.

UPside of Life: Celebrating Labor Day and a week away from publishing

It's almost hard to believe it's already the week before Labor Day, isn't it? We here at U.P. Second Wave are planning on celebrating in style--with a visit to a U.P. parade to celebrate and by taking a week away from publishing. Don't worry, we'll be back Sept. 14 with a new edition. Until then, feel free to read this week's stories or dive into our archives for some great reading.

MEDC approves new incentive programs for businesses and community development
Mark Lounibos joins English faculty at Finlandia as assistant professor
Michigan Tech trails now one of nation’s top six cross-country ski courses
Lasalletech continues global growth with help from MTEC SmartZone
Portage Health focuses on University Center expansion and renovation project to help meet community
Columnist says there’s no place like the U.P.

Source: Livingston Daily Press & Argus

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