Satellite Colleges Setting Up Shop In Phoenix Suburbs

NPR | Dec. 06, 2012 2:12 a.m.

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Peter O'Dowd

Phoenix suburbs are becoming a magnet for small Midwestern universities. Five schools — Benedictine, Albright, Wilkes, Upper Iowa, and Westminster — have announced plans for satellite campuses in downtown Mesa. And at least three more are coming to Peoria. From member station KJZZ in Phoenix, Peter O'Dowd has the story.