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Huskies on the Rise: Michigan Tech Welcomes a Thriving Pack

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Michigan Technological University continues to build momentum, welcoming its largest student body in decades. This fall, Michigan Tech opened its doors to 7,430 students, marking another year of enrollment growth and reflecting the growing demand for a Michigan Tech education.

This year, Michigan Tech’s overall enrollment has increased by 110 students, bringing the total to 7,430 — a 1.5% rise from last year. This continues Tech’s steady trend of growing enrollment, marking the largest student body on campus since 1982. Undergraduate enrollment has seen a significant boost, up by over 2%. The University also achieved its highest-ever retention rate at 88.7%, reflecting its commitment to student success.

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Houghton-based startup wins ‘Most Investable Company’ at Demo Days in Detroit

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The start up company Integrated Molecular Innovations (imi) has been awarded the People’s Choice Award and judged the Most Investable Company at a Demo Days competition in Detroit this month.

Owned by Michigan Tech biomedical engineering major Rourke Sylvain, imi is a biosensing venture that empowers individuals to take control of their health through innovative, non-invasive, and continuous monitoring technology.

Sylvain is active in the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO), a student organization supported by the MTU College of Business. In recent CEO-affiliated pitch competitions, including the Rice Business Plan Competition and Central Michigan University’s New Venture Challenge, imi was awarded thousands of dollars.

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Bo Xiao, Construction Management, is PI on New NSF Grant

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Bo Xiao (CEGE/COB/ICC), Assistant Professor, Construction Management, is the PI on a project that has received a $287,667 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation.

The project is titled “Cyber Training: Pilot: Cognitive and Generative AI-driven Cyber-Infrastructure Training Platform for Construction Education.”

Shane Mueller (PHF/ICC) is a co-PI on this potential two-year project.

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Bob Doyle to Share Advice for Thriving in Today’s Job Market

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Bob Doyle, president and CEO of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA), will shares insights from his extensive career at a talk on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 5 pm in the Pavlis Collaboration Space in M&M 722. The talk is sponsored by the Pavlis Honors College.

Doyle will discuss the key employable skills he values in employees and peers, offering practical advice for thriving in today’s job market. The title of his talk is, “Unlocking Success: Essential Employable Skills for Today’s Competitive Job Market.”

With a diverse educational background, including a B.S. in Environmental Engineering, an M.S. in Engineering Management, and an M.A. in Public Relations & Organizational Communication, Doyle brings a unique perspective on the intersection of human and technological challenges.

His career, which includes a previous role as Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Advocacy at the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), highlights his ability to navigate complex industries and drive success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader who has successfully leveraged his skills across various sectors. Everyone is welcome.

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Free Subscription to The Wall Street Journal

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Michigan Tech’s Van Pelt and Opie Library, the College of Business, and The Wall Street Journal have partnered to provide a school-sponsored WSJ subscription to all Michigan Technological University students, faculty and staff.

Through the partnership, subscribers will have full digital access to WSJ’s award-winning journalism via WSJ.com and the app, as well as a wide variety of curated content, from podcasts and newsletters to career insights and personal finance advice.

How to activate your complimentary Wall Street Journal subscription:

Students, faculty and staff at Michigan Technological University can activate their complimentary subscription by visiting WSJ.com/MTU. Those who currently pay for an existing WSJ subscription may call 1-800-JOURNAL and mention they are switching to their school-sponsored subscription. Partial refunds will be made.

Why The Wall Street Journal is right for Michigan Technological University students:

The Wall Street Journal offers students unrivaled coverage of business, finance, politics and world news, including focused insight into career development, technology, health, arts and culture.

WSJ Subscription Benefits

As the economic, political and social landscapes continue to shift, having access to diverse,
well-sourced information is more important than ever. Michigan Tech’s Van Pelt and Opie Library and College of Business have partnered with The Wall Street Journal to provide all Michigan Technological University, faculty and staff with WSJ’s full suite of digital products and resources. You can use your school-sponsored WSJ subscription to:

  • Get unlimited access to WSJ.com, WSJ mobile apps, curated newsletters and podcasts
  • Advance your career prospects with our Work & Life section, which provides job prep insights, personal finance tips, expert career and workplace advice.
  • Have the opportunity to be published on WSJ.com through WSJ Opinion’s Future View Series

About The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal is a global news organization that provides leading news, information, commentary and analysis. Published by Dow Jones, The Wall Street Jouhttp://wsj.com/mturnal engages readers across print, digital, mobile, social and video. It holds 38 Pulitzer Prizes for outstanding journalism.

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