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The idea of "early college" is an educational format where high school students dual enroll for college credits during their high school years. It is not only a money-saving idea, but statistics show it has significant success in raising college graduation rates. WEMU's Cathy Shafran talks with local early college leader Dave Dugger, who says the program is so successful, he’s seeing college graduation rates for students of color some 700 times higher than the norm.

When it comes to mental health, statistics show people of color are less likely to seek treatment than white Americans. The reasons vary. Some attribute it to a disparity in health care coverage, some say it’s a mistrust of medical and mental health care systems, and others conclude it’s a cultural sensitivity to seeking emotional support outside the home. Whatever the case, three universities and colleges in Washtenaw County have come together to address the mental health needs of students ...