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The US Department of Education wants to grease the wheels for college mergers and acquisitions, a rare Trump administration proposal with broad support from university leaders who see the policy helping the sector withstand a wave of financial distress. Grambling State University is hoping to benefit from this potential proposal, especially as the university is set to celebrate its 125th anniversary and the institution’s enduring cultural legacy.

For more, Christina Ruffini and Tim Stenovec, spoke with Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr, Grambling State University President and how he is adapting private-sector strategies to create a healthier financial ecosystem at Grambling.

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