Family honoured over US Institute

From: Evening Standard - London | Date: May 26, 1999| Author: Gary David | Copyright information

IT WILL take its place among the dreaming spires of Oxford as a lasting testament to the "drive, energy and commitment" of one special family.

The University's GBP 13 million American Institute, due to open next year, was made possible by the support of the Harmsworth family, owners of the Daily Mail and General Holdings, the Evening Standard's parent company.

Oxford vice-chancellor Dr Colin Lucas said: "The Harmsworth family have made this happen. Others have contributed and the...