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Satellite Colleges Setting Up Shop In Phoenix Suburbs

by Peter O'Dowd, KJZZ-FM
December 6, 2012

Phoenix suburbs are becoming a magnet for small universities. Five schools — Benedictine, Albright, Wilkes, Upper Iowa and Westminster — have announced plans for satellite campuses in downtown Mesa. And at least three more are coming to Peoria.

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  • Morning Edition, December 6, 2012
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