Interview with Dr. Beverly Matherne

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

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