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Using public grants and loans to meet economic needs.

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Robin Capehart
Mar 11, 2024
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The fundamental purpose of the American higher education system, historically grounded in the Morrill Land-Grant Acts and other pivotal legislative initiatives, was to meet the specific economic demands of a growing nation. This purpose was clear and pragmatic: produce a workforce tailored to the nation's needs, with teachers, nurses, engineers, and agr…

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