Shiny new buildings are nice, but there’s something about old historic structures that makes them … well, special.
The state understands this and the importance of preserving our history, and, as such, recognizes and honors several preservation projects annually with a special accolade - the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.
With May designated as National Historic Preservation month, it was only fitting that Governor Jennifer Granholm recently announced the recipients of this special award. They will be honored at a ceremony in the state Capitol rotunda later this week. [ Read more ]
We all know how important - scratch that - vital it is to cultivate Michigan’s creative economy. Doing so will allow us to retain and attract the type of dynamic young people our region needs to turn itself around, and will help our great state get away from its reliance on an outdated auto industry. Once these things start happening, capital and talent will follow and Michigan will attain a prominent position in the global economy.
This shift towards a creative economy will not happen overnight, but bills like the ones Governor Granholm signed last week will help get us there faster. [ Read more ]
I am always pleased to hear about organizations across the state that are doing good things. And even more pleased when they get the recognition they deserve.
As such, I was happy to hear that Western Michigan University’s commitment to sustainable design practices is being praised by the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce, which recently honored the University its 2008 Environmental Award. [ Read more ]
The good news for the state’s universities doesn’t end with the Michigan Tech or the University of Michigan; the spartans of Michigan State recently garnered national attention themselves when U.S. News & World Report named the school’s graduate elementary and secondary education programs tops in the nation in its annual Best Graduate Schools 2009 issue.
This is the 14th year in a row that the University’s graduate education programs have claimed the number one spot. [ Read more ]
Students, faculty and staff at Michigan Technological University (MTU) have something to be proud of: the University was recently recognized by US News & World Report for having four of the nation’s Top 50 Graduate Engineering Programs. [ Read more ]
Wayne State University doesn’t want to get left behind in the technology times, so the Detroit-based school wants to make sure it is ahead of the curve. Its newest initiative — to adopt 802.11n high performance WiFi technology on campus — will help it do just that. [ Read more ]
Designed to foster the talents and career paths of Michigan’s upcoming tech talent, Midwest Technology Leaders (MTL) and ConnecTech are teaming up for an exciting new program: the Information Technology Executive Mentoring Program. The program will offer support and resources to individuals in various disciplines across the IT field. [ Read more ]
When the King Abdallah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) opens in Saudi Arabia in September, University of Michigan professor Fawwaz Ulaby will be there.
A longtime professor at U of M, Ulaby was named provost of the new university last week. He will remain on faculty at U-M, though he’ll take a leave of absence while serving in his new position. [ Read more ]
As a Gmail user for over three years, and someone that utilizes Google Calendar, Blogger and many other services offered by the search engine giant, I can completely understand why Oakland University is transitioning its student email system to a Webmail system by Google. To put it simply, Google rocks! [ Read more ]
On Tuesday, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced that it is helping high-tech firms MyBuys and Sakti3 locate and expand in Ann Arbor. Together, the projects will create more than 830 jobs and upwards of $6.5 million in new capital investment. [ Read more ]
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