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A Conversation with Steve Young, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at NMU

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down to chat with Steve Young, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Northern Michigan University. Topics covered include NMU’s search for a new President, and the various challenges facing higher education and how the board and NMU is addressing those challenges.

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My Memories of John X. Jamrich

NMU History Professor Emeritus Dr. Russell Magnaghi shares some of his memories of the late John X. Jamrich, NMU’s third-longest serving president. Jamrich passed away February 20, 2022 at the age of 101.

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Talking To Cheyenne Marlin, Assistant Director for University of Michigan’s U.P. Scholars Program

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Cheyenne Marlin, Assistant Director for the University of Michigan’s U.P. Scholars Program. This program provides scholarship aid at U-M for students from the Upper Peninsula.

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Chatting With Dr. Coby Fletcher, Superintendent for Escanaba Area Public Schools

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down to chat with Dr. Coby Fletcher, Superintendent of the Escanaba School District–one of the largest school districts in the Upper Peninsula.

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Chatting With Dr. Coby Fletcher, Superintendent for Escanaba Area Public Schools

In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, You can watch the video discussion…

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