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What Exactly Is College For? (Update)

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Navigating the Elite: Challenges in Higher Education

This chapter examines the complexities faced by elite universities like Harvard amid societal upheaval and internal crises. It delves into issues of exclusivity, enrollment declines among vulnerable populations, and the historical competition for faculty and funding. The discussion raises critical questions about the purpose of higher education and its evolving role in addressing social inequality.

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