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Jun 2020
15m 20s

The Future of Higher Education

CNN
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The pandemic forced many American college campuses to close and move classes online. Some are now wondering whether the high cost of college tuition is worth it. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Sanjay Gupta talks with NYU Professor Scott Galloway about what Galloway believes may be a disruption of higher education. To learn more about how CNN protects listen ... Show More
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