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U.S. Higher Education Institutions Partner with African Universities

by Lekan Oguntoyinbo , February 17, 2012

U.S. higher education institutions seek to strengthen ties with African counterparts, including two universities which are collaborating with the University of Liberia to produce badly needed graduates in fields such as nursing, biotechnology, public health and medicine.

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In China, Private Colleges, Universities Multiply To Meet Higher Education Demand

by Sarah Butrymowicz, The Hechinger Report , February 16, 2012


This story on the growth of China’s private colleges and universities is part of The Hechinger Report’s ongoing series on what the U.S. can learn from higher education in other countries. 

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In India, a College Building Boom

by Sarah Garland, The Hechinger Report , January 18, 2012


Dozens of new public universities are opening in India’s cities and towns, and officials say 374 new “model” colleges, meant as demonstration projects, will be constructed in remote areas.

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Libyan Leader Returns to University of Washington

by Gene Johnson, The Associated Press , December 22, 2011


Dr. Ali Tarhouni returned to the university for a brief visit Tuesday following a 10-month absence that saw him serve as the oil and finance minister in Libya’s transitional government.

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Commentary: The Study Abroad Advantage

by Luis Martinez , December 20, 2011


With international exposure, students can broaden horizons and boost job prospects, contends the assistant admissions dean at Bates College.

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