Month: February 2026

NPL programs coming up

by

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library is hosting UP Poet Laureate Beverly Matherne and local poet Troy Graham at 4 p.m. April 5. The public is invited to attend this free poetry reading. For more information, visit the library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18. Additionally, the library and Iron Golem Games are … Read more

Interview with Dr. Beverly Matherne

by

An interview with Dr. Beverly Matherne, Upper Peninsula Poet Laureate “Bridging Michigan” is an upcoming event at Northern Michigan University in collaboration with Michigan Humanities. Taking place on September 12th, the evening event features a conversation between Michigan’s Poet Laureate, Nandi Comer, and the Upper Peninsula’s Poet Laureate, Dr. Beverly Matherne. The event, which aims to highlight how poetry fosters … Read more

Understanding different cultures through poetry

by

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – Two Michigan poets encourage you to connect with different cultures through poetry. On Thursday night, Michigan Humanities hosted ‘Bridging Michigan: Building Understanding Through Poetry.’ The discussion featured U.P. Poet Laureate Dr. Beverly Matherne, a professor at NMU, and Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer. NMU Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Shawnrece Campbell … Read more