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Paying Off

Praeger publishing

The escalating problem of student debt isn't just about the pain of writing large checks. So say two University of Kansas professors who have co-written a book on the crisis, using their own personal stories to make a case that differences in access to higher ed begin long before loans, and influence life and career paths far beyond graduation.

Guests:

  • William Elliott III, associate professor, KU School of Social Welfare
  • Melinda Lewis, associate professor, KU School of Social Welfare
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