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Saturday, December 21, 2019

Short Article: Seniors Want to Go Back to Class. Universities Want to Sell Them Real Estate

Title:
Seniors Want to Go Back to Class. Universities Want to Sell Them Real Estate

Author:
Will Parker

Published:
The Wall Street Journal, 19 December 2019

From the article:
"With state government subsidies for higher education lagging behind prerecession levels after cuts, and with many traditional students struggling with college debt, some universities think they have found a promising new source of income in retired seniors.

More schools are building or planning senior-living facilities on or near campus to cater to baby boomers who view college as a stimulating alternative to bingo at an archetypal retirement home."

To read this article:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/seniors-want-to-go-back-to-class-universities-want-to-sell-them-real-estate-11576751403