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I have just read some information that may interest some people.
A college in Los Angeles has just changed its name to a university.
1. The college says that it decided on the name change because it is generally agreed in academic circles that any school that awards at least 50 master's or doctoral degrees in a year can be considered a "university."
2. Another reason for the name change: To prevent confusion among potential students in other countries.
a. It seems that in Asia, Latin America, etc., the word "college" often refers to what Americans call "high school." (My note: With the name "university," maybe some of those foreign students will choose to attend it. Foreign students are a big source of income for American universities.)
Source: Los Angeles Times, Februrary 17, 2015.
A college in Los Angeles has just changed its name to a university.
1. The college says that it decided on the name change because it is generally agreed in academic circles that any school that awards at least 50 master's or doctoral degrees in a year can be considered a "university."
2. Another reason for the name change: To prevent confusion among potential students in other countries.
a. It seems that in Asia, Latin America, etc., the word "college" often refers to what Americans call "high school." (My note: With the name "university," maybe some of those foreign students will choose to attend it. Foreign students are a big source of income for American universities.)
Source: Los Angeles Times, Februrary 17, 2015.
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