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End of Branch Campus Boom?
Survey of European universities finds other approaches top their internationalization agendas.
Opinion
What's Next for Europe?
Efforts at cross-country collaboration have in some ways stalled, write Manja Klemenčič and Paul Ashwin. Could focus on teaching and learning reinvigorate the Bologna Process?
Opinion
Campaign Promise Backlash
This year's British elections featured considerable discussion of higher education, and may offer some lessons for candidates for U.S. president, writes Christopher R. Marsicano.
Giving 'Gaokao' a Go
The University of San Francisco plans to admit students based on their scores on the Chinese university entrance exam, the gaokao, and an interview. But is that test, with its many flaws, a good tool?
New Money for Japan Studies
The Japanese government gives $5 million each to Columbia, Georgetown and MIT for endowed professorships in contemporary Japanese politics. Gifts come as some worry about political science shifting away from area studies.
Academics Living Under ISIS
Faculty members in Iraq describe the fears, humiliations and violence they face.
Is Newest 'American U. of...' Really American?
Project in Malta is led by Jordanian company. Proponents say DePaul is playing a key role, but a university statement says it won't be awarding degrees.