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A Challenge to the Wealthy
As Australian universities get into the fund-raising game, an international financier sets the pace with a $50 million donation and encourages others to follow suit.
Marketing Up, Applications Down
British universities prepare for an increase in tuition rates.
Reform at the Top
Russia wants to build a top university, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, from scratch. “Skoltech” enjoys the patronage of politicians and mentorship from MIT, but some fear the “best” is being built at expense of the base.
In Hungary, Pay or Stay
Students rally against government plans that leave some of them with steep tuition bills and others with requirements not to leave the country.
Global Development and Profits
The International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, invests $150 million in Laureate Education, a for-profit higher ed provider.
Multinational MOOCs
Non-American universities consider different options for entering the MOOC market, which to date has been dominated by elite U.S. institutions.
Do As I Say ...
Author of novel that criticizes universities for failing to prevent cheating himself runs an essay-writing service.