Following the acquisition of a Spanish university by the IE Higher Education group in January of 2007, the rollout of IE University has now officially commenced. The University project has been conceived to provide an academically rigorous but innovative approach to undergraduate and post graduate education, initially focused on disciplines that include architecture, humanities and liberal arts and communication. The institution will be developed around the core values of an international outlook, innovation at the heart of learning, and the utilization of new technologies, imbuing students with an entrepreneurial mindset and a humanitarian spirit.

The World Economic Forum announced today that Dr. Arturo Condo, Rector of INCAE, has been selected as a “2008 Young Global Leader.” This prize is awarded each year to world leaders to recognize their professional achievements, commitment to society and potential to make a better world. This year’s list of young leaders includes government officials, business and academic leaders and representatives from the press and society at large from 65 countries around the world.