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In Memoriam: Sandy MacNeil
ACTA was saddened by the news that our longtime friend Sandy MacNeil has died. His dedication to the best in higher education was an ongoing inspiration for all of us.
ACTA was saddened by the news that our longtime friend Sandy MacNeil has died. His dedication to the best in higher education was an ongoing inspiration for all of us.
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