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Bob Bell & TTU's Grand Challenge

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On today's Local Matters…Bob Bell talks with Dr. Tom Payne, Dean of the College of Business at Tennessee Tech University. They discuss the college’s new Grand Challenge initiative to advance health and education in rural communities.

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25 Jun 2019 7PM English United States Society & Culture · Education George Halford, Jeremy Wendt, Tiffany Anton, Jennifer Mabry, Ben Rodgers

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