Why Did the Donor Say You Can't Do This Alone & Then Give $10 Million? - with Dr. Torie Jackson, President, West Virginia University at Parkersburg

It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Torie Jackson, President, West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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