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Wednesday, 27 February 2013 00:00

Liberals arts education enriches one’s life

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To the Editor:

Scott McLeod (Feb. 6 SMN) pays tribute to the value of a liberal arts education. Even though I never earned a B.A. degree, my college and high school background in literature, philosophy, music and religion has greatly enriched my life.

Bill Sullivan

Raleigh

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