The World University (Puerto Rico)

The World University (Puerto Rico)

The World University was an accredited university based in Puerto Rico which was in operation from 1965 to 1989.

It was founded by John Brann and was accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Universities and the Council of Puerto Rico Accreditation of Higher Learning.Mncube, Stephen Sipho (Ed.) (1992). "The World University System as a Model Prospectus for Institutions of Higher Learning in a Changing World." Southern African Library and Information Sciences (SALIS)] One notable alumni was public health innovator Ron Rivera.Grimes, William (September 14, 2008). [http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/14/health/14rivera.html Ron Rivera, Potter Devoted to Clean Water, Dies at 60.] "New York Times"]

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