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State Colleges Now State Universities

By Charlie Deitz

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Massachusetts – Up until this week, Massachusetts was one of only a handful of states that didn't have a formal state university system. Governor Patrick signed legislation Wednesday that gave nine state colleges university status. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Charlie Deitz reports the status change was made to attract talent, and possibly more federal funding