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Elitist or Essential? Ivy League Is Subject of Debate

Submitted by Gelston, Oct 5, 2007 10:01

The Ivy League has declined in relevance because brain power has shifted. MIT, Stanford, Cal Tech have taken over as science/mathematics/technology are now where the intellectual excitement and power are. Harvard clings to its antiquated core program, while Stanford 's encouragement of interdisciplinary study produces vigorous hybrids across the spectrum.

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prof Kaufman's objectivity in dismissing the importance of the ivy league might be a bit compromised, given that he is... [MORE]

bob 

Oct 7, 2007 16:54

IVY education exposes self motivated, intelligent students to mentally stimulating and challanging enviornment. A degree from an IVY league represents... [MORE]

Rita Agarwal 

Oct 6, 2007 16:11

The Ivy League has declined in relevance because brain power has shifted. MIT, Stanford, Cal Tech have taken over as...

Gelston 

Oct 5, 2007 10:01

Ivy by definition is a climbing vine having smooth ,shining ,evergreen leaves,small yellowish flowers, and black berries,grown as an ornamental.... [MORE]

rogers Marshall 

Oct 7, 2007 08:38

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