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The Indispensable University

Special | 49m 9s

Dr. Trani discusses land-grant institutions and their erosion in the 20th century.

Eugene Trani President Emeritus, Virginina Commonwealth University Eugene Trani explains how land-grant institutions have eroded progessively in the second half of the 20th century. He looks at a land-grant university's mission for the challenges to come and how UW Madison is modernizing its mission to face the economic challenges of the future.

10/16/2009 | Rating TV-G

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The Indispensable University

Special | 49m 9s

Eugene Trani President Emeritus, Virginina Commonwealth University Eugene Trani explains how land-grant institutions have eroded progessively in the second half of the 20th century. He looks at a land-grant university's mission for the challenges to come and how UW Madison is modernizing its mission to face the economic challenges of the future.

10/16/2009 | Rating TV-G

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