League of World Universities
- League of World Universities
The League of World Universities is an international organization consisting of rectors and presidents from urban universities across six continents. The league and its 47 representatives gather every two years to discuss global issues in education. [cite web | title = League of World Universities meets for forum | publisher = Minnesota Daily | date = October 2, 2002 | url = http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2002/10/02/33504 | accessdate = 2007-10-11] L. Jay Oliva formed the organization in 1991 just after he was inaugurated president of New York University. [cite web | title = Higher Education Leaders From Around the World Meet at NYU to Discuss Financial Challenges and Fundraising | publisher = NYU Office of Public Affairs | date = February 12, 1999 | url = http://www.nyu.edu/public.affairs/releases/detail/473 | accessdate = 2007-10-11]
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