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Forthcoming Special Issue: Transnational Higher Education In the Global Context: Development Strategies and Governance Challenges

Liberal arts education in transnational higher education: a comparative study of New York University and its international campuses

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Received 06 May 2023, Accepted 19 Dec 2023, Published online: 26 Jan 2024

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