DEGREES OF SUSPICION

Maxine Asher Has a Degree for You

Of course her university is accredited. She did it herself.

By THOMAS BARTLETT and SCOTT SMALLWOOD

Los Angeles

In a posh apartment building in the Westwood neighborhood here, a fax machine hums behind the front desk, spitting out pages on distinctive green paper.

No one would guess that it's the hub of American World University, an...

To continue reading this premium article, you must have a Chronicle account AND a subscription or an online pass.

Subscriptions start at $40; Web passes for under $10.

If you have a Chronicle account:

Log in now.

User name

Password

 

Remember my user name
Forgot your user name?
Forgot your password?
Log in tips

Don't have a Chronicle account?

Create a free account to purchase a subscription or an online pass.

Your free account also allows you to sign up for Chronicle e-newsletters, participate in online discussions, and more…