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A makeover for college: No gym, no meal plan and two years of work

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PUBLISHEDSep 1, 2026, 9:00 AM
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A new model in Vermont emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills like gyms and meal plans that increase costs. Other newly created institutions are also reimagining college. (Image credit: Oliver Parini…
Main source: NPR
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