Donald Trump isn’t alone in exploiting the word ‘university’

Submitted by Stefanie Botelho. Eleven years ago, Donald Trump linked his name to one of the older get-rich-quick ventures in the book: the real estate seminar. Enticed by the promise of their own quick riches in a then-hot real estate market, students gathered in hotel conference rooms for free introductory classes where instructors offered special knowledge and financing — but only if students signed up for additional, increasingly expensive classes. More...