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Lakeland University Rises in Social Mobility Rankings
Lakeland University has earned national recognition, ranking 54th for social mobility in a U.S. News report for its success in graduating low-income students.
Jessica Miller
Jessica Miller is a national correspondent covering higher education. She specializes in university administration, financial aid policy, and issues of college affordability and student access.
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