7 ways higher ed institutions are increasingly joining forces - Keith Button, Education Dive

Collaborations between universities are nothing new, but several factors are fostering more cooperative agreements between a number of higher education institutions — even one-time rivals. Technology advances, an increasing acceptance of online learning, financial pressures, and international ambitions have been the catalysts for several recently announced joint projects between colleges and universities. Here are seven of the more notable examples. http://www.educationdive.com/news/7-ways-higher-ed-institutions-are-increasingly-joining-forces/343545/