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At UMass Amherst, Meehan Defends 4-Year, Residential College Experience

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Marty Meehan replies to an interview question before being named the new president of the five-campus UMass system Friday in Boston. (Stephan Savoia/AP)
Marty Meehan replies to an interview question before being named the new president of the five-campus UMass system Friday in Boston. (Stephan Savoia/AP)

Incoming University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan is defending the four-year, residential college experience.

WBUR's Fred Thys joins Morning Edition with a report on Meehan's visit Wednesday to the university system's flagship campus, UMass Amherst, where he answered questions from students and faculty members.

To hear the full report, click on the audio player above.

This segment aired on May 7, 2015.

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