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What's Behind The Rise Of So-Called 'Mega Universities?'

There has been an increase of so-called “mega universities” in the U.S.

They’re defined, at least in this context, as schools that have a national footprint through big online programs that are mainly aimed at adult students.

Lee Gardner has written about this — he’s a senior reporter for the Chronicle of Higher Education, and he joined The Show to talk more about it.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.