Is Newest 'American U. of...' Really American?

By Scott Jaschik. The name "American University of…" -- best known in the cases of Beirut and Cairo -- has for more than a century signified an American style of education in many cases otherwise unavailable in various countries. The institutions have been led by American educators, featured American (and other Western-educated) faculty members, and promoted a broad liberal arts-based education, along with top professional programs. Review and recognition has been provided by American accreditors.
But how American does a university need to be to call itself the American University of wherever?
That question is being raised by the creation of the American University of Malta. Read more...