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NYC- CUNY Program Helps Ex-Students Re-Enroll to Get Degrees

With assistance from a city-funded program, the majority of City University of New York dropouts who reenrolled for a second opportunity at a college degree continue their education, according to university officials. Out of those who took part in CUNY Reconnect, an effort that helps New Yorkers who have some college credits achieve their degrees, […]

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