China partners with Minnesota's private colleges

China is creating a liberal arts college program for the first time in over 50 years, and private colleges in Minnesota are going to be a part of the process.

Students and faculty from 17 of the state's private colleges such as Macalester, St. Olaf and Carleton will start studying and working this year at United International College in Zhuhui, China.

Cathy Wurzer talked with Minnesota Private College Council President David Laird.

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