Location, Location, Location. Urban Hot Spots Are the Place to Be

By Jeffrey Selingo. A large banner hanging outside the student center on Fordham University’s campus in the Bronx proclaims, "New York Is My Campus. Fordham Is My School." It’s more than just a catchy marketing message. What’s long been said about real estate is increasingly true for colleges as well—it’s all about location.
The American higher-education system is the envy of the world for its diversity, from two-year community colleges to four-year research universities. Location has been crucial to that success, particularly in offering easy access for place-bound students. More...