ABOUT MICHIGAN TECH
Established in 1885 as the Michigan College of Mines, Michigan Technological University is located in the city of Houghton in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Long known as one of the nation's preeminent undergraduate engineering institutions, Michigan Tech offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in a variety of engineering pursuits, as well as in business administration, scientific and technical communications, and a host of other fields.
Situated on the Portage Waterway on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, Michigan Tech is at the gateway to the area known as the Copper Country, for its rich history of deep shaft copper mining. The university maintains a variety of athletic and recreational facilities, including a ski area, a golf course, and world-class cross-country skiiing trails. The surrounding area is filled with lakes, woods, and streams ideal for hunters, fisherman, hikers and mountain bikers.
To learn more about Michigan Tech, visit the university's web site at www.mtu.edu.