Since 2009, Columbia has erected Global Centers in Jordan, China, Turkey, India, Kenya, France, and Chile, but is far from the only university engaging in international expansion. In this week’s lead, Mark Hay discusses global centers and why so many universities have begun investing in them. [The Lead]
Creativity is still alive at 3rd Ward, a warehouse-turned public workspace and arts center in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Olivia Alymer takes a look at the rising popularity of public arts and crafts centers. [Visual Art]
Facebook check-ins can get obnoxious, but this new kind of check-in might be taking things to a whole new level. In this week’s 20/20, Daniel Merritt reflects on Planned Parenthood’s new app that allows users to “check in” before . . . getting busy. [20/20]
