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Dr. John Adler, Chair of Biological Sciences and Lt. Governor John Cherry discussing Michigan Tech's biological sciences programs.

Lt. Governor John D. Cherry visited the Biological Sciences Department at Michigan Tech in August 2005

Shown in photo at left is the Lt. Governor, C&EE Department Chair Dr. Neil Hutzler, Dr. John Adler, Chair of Biological Sciences and Michigan Tech President Glenn Mroz.

Lt. Governor John D. Cherry Jr. was appointed by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm to chair the Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth. The commission, composed of 40 members including university and college presidents, lawmakers, state department directors, and other individuals representing business, labor, recent college graduates, skilled trades, and K–12 education, was charged with the task of developing a plan to double the number of Michigan residents who obtain college degrees and other valuable credentials.

Lt Governor Cherry was recently named conservationist of the year by the Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC).

While touring the Michigan Tech campus, the Lt. Governor emphasized the importance of science and engineering education in Michigan, adding that it is surprising how many engineering and science jobs still have to be filled by people from outside Michigan.