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#1693: Young Learners Rally For HBCUs| The Best of Our Knowledge

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan, Pat Bradley, Emily Russell

Published March 3, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST

Young learners at KIPP show pride for Jackson State University

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: young learners at a New York charter school attend a pep-rally for Historically Black Colleges and Universities; a new tool aims to predict the routes of migratory birds; and as several New York public colleges change their official designation to “university,” we’ll speak with a university president about the change.

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Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.

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Jody Cowan

One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.

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Pat Bradley

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Emily Russell

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