I don't think a homogeneous collection of "global research universities" is an ideal outcome and would even be ironic. Universities should reflect their indepen

I don't think a homogeneous collection of "global research universities" is an ideal outcome and would even be ironic. Universities should reflect their independent and unique cultures and histories. Female universities (Wellesley), Black southern universities, "elite" universities (ivies), liberal arts universities, engineering universities, online universities... are all part of a patchwork of free and independent thought. All should be welcome.