New technology university to foster entrepreneurial mindset

By Matthew Hall. A partnership between American and Israeli universities, backed by New York City's government, aims to establish the leading technology educational institution in the world by combining the best know-how from academic and commercial worlds. 
A deal between Cornell University, a top-rated Ivy League college, and Technion Israel Institute of Technology has led to the creation of Cornell NYC Tech. The new university, specialising in applied sciences, opened its doors to 30 students this year in Manhattan office space donated by Google. More...