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Roth: Wesleyan Will Offer Graduation in Three Years
In a guest spot on the Washington Post, Wesleyan University President Michael Roth said he earned a three-year degree in 1978 and doing so at the Middletown college would save students more than $50,000.
Beginning this fall, will allow students who complete a special program to earn their undergraduate degree in three years, according to a blog post on the Washington Post by President Michael Roth.
The private liberal arts school is launching a program that will help students save money by taking the three-year route, one Roth took when he graduated from the school in 1978, according to a story by NBC Connecticut.
NBC reported that university spokesman David Pesci said Thursday students would shave more than $50,000 off the cost of an undergraduate degree by completing their studies a year earlier.
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Editor's Note: Middletown Patch will be covering Wesleyan University's graduation. Check back Monday morning for a story, video and pictures.
Wesleyan University will hold its 180th Commencement Sunday on Andrus Field in Middletown. Honorary degrees will be presented to U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colorado), Class of ‘87; Glenn Ligon, Class of ’82, a multi-talented, nationally-recognized artist; and Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood president, the parent of a Wesleyan junior.
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Bennet will give the commencement address.
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