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High school seniors across the globe are gathering their caps and gowns and preparing for their next big chapter. What does that look like for students heading to college? In this Meeting Monday, hear Beverly Tatum’s take on liberal arts education and today’s students. Full talk: bit.ly/4o2L7N1
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