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A makeover for college: No gym, no meal plan and two years of work

Tuesday, September 1, 2026


A new college model launched in Vermont eliminates on-campus amenities including gyms and meal plans to reduce costs while emphasizing hands-on learning. The institution is among several newly created colleges reconsidering the traditional model of higher education.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/01/nx-s1-5935431/college-reinvented-vermont-work-experience

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