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The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best Of Our Knowledge

A closing campus and sled hockey

By Lucas Willard,

Samantha Simmons, Jody Cowan

Published December 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM EST

The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge:

The College of Saint Rose, a private liberal arts college in New York, recently announced it would close at the end of the academic year.
Education advocates brace for budget cuts in the nation’s largest public school system.
And varsity hockey players try a new version of their sport.

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The Best Of Our Knowledge

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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Samantha Simmons

Weekend Edition Host/Reporter.

She covers Rensselaer County, New York State politics, and local arts and culture.

She can be reached by phone at (518)-465-5233 Ext. 211 or by email at ssimmons@wamc.org.

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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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