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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University, Inc.: Corruption of American Higher Education

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Program ID:
185856-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
College Park, Maryland, United States
First Aired:
Mar 27, 2005 | 8:58am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jul 18, 2005 | 4:02am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Mar 27, 2005 | 8:58am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Apr 18, 2005 | 1:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • May 28, 2005 | 3:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Jul 18, 2005 | 4:02am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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