Signage for the EDA LIFT-UP grant has arrived at the construction site! Stay tuned for exciting construction updates as we continue expanding technology access and creating new opportunities throughout the Upper Peninsula. #UpperPeninsula #RuralConnectivity #DigitalOpportunity

Merit founding member University of Michigan is developing AI-guided mobile medical clinics with $25M from ARPA-H to bring specialized care directly to rural communities. Read more here: news.engin.umich.edu/2025/02/bridgi… #MemberMonday #MeritNetwork #RuralHealthcare #UMich

Our marketing team is dedicating this week to learning and growth—exploring ways to better support our members at events while improving our behind-the-scenes operations at Cvent CONNECT 2025. #MeritNetwork #MichNet #ProfessionalDevelopment #TeamLearning

We're proud to share that our very own Roy Hockett has been selected to serve on the SC25 Infrastructure: WAN Transport Committee this November! This recognition highlights Merit's continued contributions to the high-performance computing community. sc25.supercomputing.org/planning-commi…

Join our Director of Research, Dr. Pierrette Dagg, at the Broadband Communities Summit on June 26 as she presents on "Building Digital Skills: How communities can capitalize on the opportunity of AI." terrapinn.com/conference/bro… #BroadbandSummit2025 #DigitalSkills #MeritNetwork

Member Monday: Jackson County Secures Broadband Access for 13,000 More Addresses Learn more: govtech.com/network/grant-… #MemberMonday #BroadbandAccess #MeritNetwork

Charlotte Bewersdorff, Merit's VP for Community Engagement, will be speaking at Mountain Connect 2025! mountainconnect.org #MountainConnect2025 #BroadbandAccess #CommunityConnectivity #MeritNetwork

Juneteenth reminds us that the work of freedom and fairness is ongoing, and that true connection—across communities, histories, and lived experiences—is essential to that progress. #Juneteenth #Freedom #DigitalOpportunity #MeritNetwork

Building Stronger Communities Through Technology 🌐 We are excited to support the 2nd annual Michigan Tribal Broadband Bootcamp! 📅 August 18-21, 2025 📍 Sault Ste. Marie, MI 🏛️ Hosted by the Sault Tribe Learn more here: tribalbroadbandbootcamp.org #TribalBroadband #MeritNetwork

Celebrating World Wi-Fi Day | June 20, 2025 Today on World Wi-Fi Day, we recognize the vital role wireless connectivity plays in bridging digital divides and creating opportunity across Michigan communities! #WorldWiFiDay #DigitalOpportunity #Connectivity #MeritNetwork

Other ISPs Can't Match This Level of Security Read more here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… Know others who would like this level of service? How to become a member: merit.edu/about/membersh…

Expanding Connectivity in Tribal Communities 🌐 Next Bootcamp: August 18-21 with Sault Tribe 📝 Learn more and stay in the loop: tribalbroadbandbootcamp.org/interested-in-… #TribalBroadband #CommunityConnectivity #TechnologyAccess #DigitalOpportunity

🌐 Secure Your Spot at the Michigan Broadband Summit - Early Bird Registration Now Open! Register Now: web.cvent.com/event/449ea887… Submit a Presentation: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

📱 #FastFactFriday: In the 18 month period between July 2023 and December 2024, K-12 schools faced 9,300 confirmed cyber incidents across 5,000 institutions studied. Read more: learn.cisecurity.org/2025-k12-cyber… #Cybersecurity #Education #K12

We are proud to share that Merit's Director of Research, Dr. Pierrette Dagg, and Digital Opportunity Project Manager, Dr. Megan Knittel, have published their research in the Journal of Information Policy! Read the full paper: scholarlypublishingcollective.org/psup/informati… Penn

🌐 Exciting opportunity for Tribal communities! Michigan's second Tribal Broadband Bootcamp is coming to Sault Ste. Marie this August 18-21, 2025. Register now using the Tribal Broadband Bootcamp Form! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The Technology Is Only Half the Story: Celebrating the Human Side of Connectivity Merit is proud to highlight the Benton Institute's groundbreaking report "From the Ground Up: Investing in the Human Infrastructure of Broadband." Read the full report: benton.org/publications/h…

Michigan Broadband Summit // Detroit // October 14, 2025 Creating Digital Opportunities for All Register now: web.cvent.com/event/449ea887… Submit a presentation: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Fast Fact Friday 🧠⚡ Did you know Michigan is part of The Quilt—a consortium of regional research and education networks across the United States? Read more here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #FastFactFriday #RENsRock #OneNetConnects #RegionalNetworks #EducationalOpportunity

Team Tuesday: Getting to Know Randy Schapel 🌟 Read more here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #TeamTuesday #MeritNetwork #NewTeamMember #MemberSolutions #CommunityCollege #Michigan #NetworkingSolutions #CustomerService #Innovation #Community #Technology #DigitalInfrastructure