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Wednesday: Learning

Sharon M. Kennedy columns compiled into new book

MARQUETTE — A compilation of previously published columns still can be interesting to many readers, even to those who already read them. Sharon M. Kennedy’s fourth and latest book from Modern History Press, “The SideRoad Columnist: Observations from an Upper Michigan Author,” contains ...

NMU responding proactively to AI

MARQUETTE — The rapid proliferation of generative artificial intelligence, which creates new content from existing data almost instantaneously, is transforming the educational landscape. Some are eagerly embracing AI as a powerful tool that will make learning more personalized and ...

Reading program culminates with ‘Bubble, Bubble, Splash’

MARQUETTE — Staying dry wasn’t a high priority during Friday’s “Bubble, Bubble, Splash!” held on the Front Street lawn of the Peter White Public Library. Youngsters frolicked with sprinklers, kiddie pools and other toys in the morning. However, the event symbolized more than just ...

Blair is Ferris State’s new dean of Student Life

BIG RAPIDS — Northern Michigan University alumna Lina Blair recently embarked on a new professional role as dean of Student Life at Ferris State University. She previously worked at Grand Rapids Community College as director of Student Life, and at NMU in various capacities, including ...

Book/event to dissect ‘Anatomy of a Murder’

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — The famous novel “Anatomy of a Murder” always seems to attract a lot of attention when it’s the focus of a event, even though the book was written many decades ago. The book — indirectly — will be the focus of the Upper ...