University, Inc.: Corruption of American Higher Education
Ms. Washburn will talk about her book University, Inc.: The Corporate Corruption of American Higher Education, published by Basic Books. She… read more
Ms. Washburn will talk about her book University, Inc.: The Corporate Corruption of American Higher Education, published by Basic Books. She said that there is a relationship between corporate America and the higher education system which has affected the way many colleges and universities are run. Because of their dependence on corporate funding, universities have shifted their focus from liberal arts and the humanities to medicine and research labs. After her presentation, the author answered audience members' questions. close
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