Yale drops plans for Abu Dhabi
University refuses to offer full Yale degrees from proposed Abu Dhabi arts institute
In a surprising pause in its noted internationalization efforts, Yale has scrapped plans to open an arts institute in Abu Dhabi, citing one irreconcilable difference, University officials confirmed this week.
The decision comes as scores of other universities flock to the Middle East, where in several cities American schools have established degree-granting satellite branches. Mere months ago, Yale officials were talking enthusiastically about offering professional programs in subjects ranging from architecture to arts management in Abu Dhabi, perhaps as early as the fall...
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By Amy W.
1:22a.m. on April 21, 2008
Is Elizabeth Ellis the pirncipal of AEA consulting or is the name supposed to be Adrian Ellis?
Wow ... with this move, and rapping China's knuckles, Yale is turning into an INTERNATIONAL BULLY!