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Tech elite's new school aims to replace universities

Tech elite's new school aims to replace universities
Phys.org Wednesday 23 September 2026, 08:50 UTC 1 min read
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The most powerful venture capital firm in Silicon Valley is starting a two-year private school intended to replace college, as some members of the U.S. tech elite question the benefits of a traditional university education.

The most powerful venture capital firm in Silicon Valley is starting a two-year private school intended to replace college, as some members of the U.S. tech elite question the benefits of a traditional university education.
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