Day: June 2, 2026

Steering Students to the Stars, Grounded in the Keweenaw: The Enduring Legacy of Mari W. Buche

A smiling professor with a softly lit background behind her as she is honored at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts at Michigan Technological University.
Along with thousands of students, College of Business Professor Emerita Mari Buche has influenced the development of breakthrough technological programs at Michigan Tech.

Mari W. Buche has served her country, her community, and her college with distinction. The associate dean of the College of Business and professor of management information systems has forged a career that embodies the spirit of Michigan Tech: rigorous, collaborative, and dedicated to excellence.