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Why this Maine college is seeing record enrollment

Across the country, more than 60 colleges have closed or merged since 2016. The COVID-19 pandemic put further financial pressure on colleges and students alike. But one college in Unity, Maine is seeing record enrollment by offering students various learning options. Jeffrey Brown looks at what they could mean for the future of colleges. It's part of our ongoing series, "Rethinking College."

Why this Maine college is seeing record enrollment

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