The Civics Corps logo, showing three arms grasping one another in a triangle, one red, one medium blue, and one royal blue.

Two Upper Peninsula Community Colleges Partner to Expand Civic Leadership Opportunities for Students

August 31, 2026 | By Caroline Carlson

Bay College in Escanaba and Gogebic Community College (GCC) are partnering to give students in the Western Upper Peninsula the opportunity to participate in an innovative, co-curricular program called the Civics Corps, which has been in operation...

Local U.P. Musician George Sailor performs on his acoustic guitar at the Bay College Escanaba campus in July of 2025.

Lunchtime Live! Holds Final Show of the Season at Bay College Iron Mountain Campus

August 24, 2026 | By Caroline Carlson

Free community concert features local musician George Sailor and local food vendor Sugar Jets on September 1, 2026.

Muted beach scene vibrates with the intensity of expressive, energetic brushstrokes.

Bay College Invites the Community to Jen Grant, Explorations Near and Far; Reception and Artist Talk

August 19, 2026 | By Caroline Carlson

Northern Michigan University alumna returns to the canvas with a renewed sense of curiosity, creating a vibrant acrylic collection inspired by landscapes both familiar and faraway. Join us September 10, 2026, in the Hartwig Gallery at 2:00 p.m. Easte...

Acrylic painting in muted blues and pinks shows a young girl running happily amidst a flock of songbirds.

Bay College Presents Sanna Vihanto, Invisible Play Reception and Artist Talk

August 19, 2026 | By Caroline Carlson

Finnish artist Sanna Vihanto explores play, memory and imagination through vibrant acrylic paintings inspired by movement, wonder and fleeting moments. Reception August 27, 2026 at 2 p.m. Eastern in the Besse Gallery on the Bay College Escanaba campu...

Fingerstyle guitarist Ben Woolman stands smiling with his arms wrapped around his acoustic guitar in dark, moody lighting.

Bay College Presents Premier Fingerstyle Guitarist Ben Woolman

August 18, 2026 | By Caroline Carlson

Acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Ben Woolman takes the stage at Bay College's Besse Center Theater on the Escanaba campus, Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. (ET). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.