Three-quarters of urban universities’ mission statements now include commitments to public service, according to a recent study by the University of Virginia’s Thriving Cities Lab. With public-funding cuts, neighborhood crises, and a new sense of responsibility, institutions can no longer operate in a silo. A commitment to collaboration helps
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