What does Purdue's Acquisition of Kaplan Mean for You?

In April Purdue University announced its acquisition of the for-profit Kaplan University -- a bold move, made bolder still by the partnership’s “Morrill Project” moniker. In an opinion piece, Melanie Ho writes in Inside Higher Ed that the frenzy over what’s most remarkable about the deal has distracted many people in higher education from the more important lessons embedded in the Purdue/Kaplan story. Even those colleges and universities without massive online ambitions should pay heed to five larger higher education trends represented by the Purdue/Kaplan acquisition, trends that are relevant to all institutions.

To read Ho's analysis, click here.