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Does Higher Education Lack Diversity? Western Pres. Says It's A National Problem

caption: Western Washington University President Dr. Bruce Shepard.
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Western Washington University President Dr. Bruce Shepard.
AP Photo, Western Washington University

Ross Reynolds talks with Western Washington University President Dr. Bruce Shepard about his concerns for the lack of diversity at Western and other schools across the country.

In a recent convocation speech, Shepard sparked a debate over his statement: "If we are as white in 10 years as we are today, Western will have failed as a university."

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