John Sexton : Traditionally , universities have been defined and limited by geography . Global universities are a network of thought , innovation , he writes . Faculty can teach , he says , and can team up in many cities at once . Sexton : Globalization washes like a flood over the world 's cultures and economies . Research , teaching can be shared and cultural ties made in ` ` century of knowledge ''
John Sexton : Traditionally , universities have been defined and limited by geography . Global universities are a network of thought , innovation , he writes . Faculty can teach , he says , and can team up in many cities at once . Sexton : Research , teaching can be shared and cultural ties made in ` ` century of knowledge ''