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It Takes a Village to Raise a Husky

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Kellie Raffaelli

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Kellie Raffaelli, EdD

Dean of Students and Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

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When Spring 2026 Undergraduate Commencement student speaker Caelan Mead-O’Brien addressed his graduating class, he spoke fondly of the countless people across campus who supported his journey at Michigan Tech. Reflecting on his time in Houghton, he observed that “it takes a village to raise a Husky”—a sentiment that captures the core philosophy of student life on campus. At Michigan Tech, supporting student success is never a solo endeavor; it is a shared, campus-wide commitment that requires intentional collaboration.

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Invisible No More: First-Generation College Student Support at Michigan Tech

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Julia Keleher

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Julia Keleher

Director, Student Support and Mentorship

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Michigan Tech values every student, regardless of their background or prior experience with higher education. A message displayed on campus signs during Hazing Awareness Week this October perfectly captured this sentiment: “You don’t have to earn your place in our pack.”

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Building More than Snow Statues: The Data on Why Campus Activities Matter

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Danielle Meirow

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Danielle Meirow

Director of Student Leadership and Involvement

When we see students building a cardboard boat during Homecoming or hosting an event by the Husky Statue, we see more than just fun and games. We see a critical part of their education. In Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI), we witness students’ active engagement in the Michigan Tech community every day. And while we know from experience that these moments are essential to their development and retention, it’s affirming to see a growing body of national research confirm the link between campus activities and student success.

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