Antioch Closure Ends Chapter in Higher Education

From: NPR Weekend All Things Considered | Date: June 24, 2007| Author: DEBBIE ELLIOTT | Copyright information


NPR Weekend All Things Considered

06-24-2007

Antioch Closure Ends Chapter in Higher Education

Host: DEBBIE ELLIOTT
Time 19:00-20:00 PM


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Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, appears to be preparing to close its doors after 150 years. Appears is the active verb because Antiochians are schooled to be fighters, social activists. The 500 alumni and faculty gathe...

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