Knife Fight in a Phone Booth, Food Waste Research Project, Status of Former Marquette Hospital Site Development, and the High Cost of Higher Education. Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
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Going to war, it happened before
War rarely begins with a single event. Barry Kaye’s latest article examines how the Gulf of Tonkin incident helped draw the United States into Vietnam, the role of political decision-making, and the lessons history still offers today. A thought-provoking look at how nations drift into conflict—and why understanding the past matters.
NMU Professor Publishes New Book, 2026 Ballot Proposals, Food Insecurity Programs in the UP, and Michigan: A Poor State?
NMU Professor Publishes New Book, 2026 Ballot Proposals, Food Insecurity Programs in the UP, and Michigan: A Poor State? Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
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Global Service from Upper Peninsula Roots: Talking to Karen Ogle About Her Foreign Service Career
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Karen Ogle, a Marquette native who has carved out a distinguished career in the U.S. State Department’s Foreign Service.
Diplomatic Paths: From Marquette to the World with Robert Hilton
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Robert Hilton, Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army and a Marquette native with a storied international career.
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Fewer Hands, More Pressure: Local Government Challenges in the U.P.
Communities in the U.P. rely on residents stepping up, but new survey data shows local governments are struggling to find people willing to run for office or serve on boards. In small towns, participation isn’t optional–it’s what keeps communities running.
Food Insecurity in the UP, a Cemetery for UP Veterans, MTU Creates New Degree, & Requiring Proof to Vote in Michigan?
Food Insecurity in the UP, a Cemetery for UP Veterans, MTU Creates New Degree, & Requiring Proof to Vote in Michigan? Read this week’s Rural Whispers, Noise & Rumors by David Haynes.
Major Richard Star Act
U.S. Army veteran Jim Hay argues that combat-wounded veterans shouldn’t be penalized for their sacrifice, and that it’s time to fix this.
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Assessing Socioeconomic Trends and Disparities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: A County-by-County Analysis
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Earned Income Tax Credit: Max Steele’s Analysis
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Recent Population Changes in the U.P. Amidst the Pandemic
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Survey Shows Diversity of NMU’s Student Veterans
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