After two decades, Rann’s global education vision splutters to an end

Julie HareEducation editor

Jul 3, 2022 – 2.04pm

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When big wigs from Carnegie Mellon University’s Pittsburgh campus landed in South Australia last week, they formally brought closure to former premier Mike Rann’s bold vision to turn Adelaide into a global education destination.

When the end came, it was abrupt. Emil Bolongaita, head of CMU Adelaide for nine years, was in the Philippines pitching to potential students and selling his vision for the CMU outpost to possible partners.

Julie Hare is the Education editor. She has more than 20 years’ experience as a writer, journalist and editor. Connect with Julie on Twitter. Email Julie at julie.hare@afr.com