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Policies support students in loans, develop colleges

At colleges and universities across America, students are heading into the classroom, many for the first time. You’re taking part in a journey that will not only determine your future, but the future of this country. We know, for example, that nearly eight in ten new jobs will require workforce training or higher education by the end of this decade. And we know that in a global economy, the nation that out-educates us today will out-compete us tomorrow. In the 21st century, America’s success depends on the education our students receive.

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Joshua Nieman talks with freshly elected president of EMU, Doctor Brendan Kelly, about his background, his life around the country, and the importance of adaptability.