Even the stingiest of alumni are more likely to donate if they're solicited through a personal phone call, a new study finds.
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Jun 08, 2022
When high-profile figures lie about their academic records, the institutions they attended must perform a delicate balancing act between protecting their privacy and telling the truth.
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Views • June 9, 2021
We should encourage alumni to return to college for professional development courses on anti-racism (opinion)
Career Advice • June 1, 2018
Alumni should support students working against institutional injustices (opinion)
Views • April 25, 2017
The growing challenge of engaging alums in a crowded content market (essay)
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January 26, 2009
Responding to fears of a possible cluster among young Susquehanna U. graduates, new state health report finds no environmental explanation for higher rates of illnesses.
November 20, 2008
For second time this year, law review articles suggest that -- if you go back far enough -- a legal case can be made that preferences for alumni children are illegal.
October 24, 2008
In what could be the next significant shift for social networking in higher education, an upcoming Facebook app will help colleges track students, alumni and potential applicants.
August 28, 2008
Loyola College in Maryland has decided to call itself Loyola University Maryland, but some alumni are concerned the new name won’t reflect the institution’s values.
August 4, 2008
Analysis suggests extent of advantages of alumni children doesn't necessarily extend to ability to ace courses as college freshmen.
May 12, 2008
After another round of negotiations that some thought would keep college open, university board rejects deal to do just that.
April 29, 2008
New study finds a link between sports success and donations -- but not in the way many college officials tend to think.
April 22, 2008
Kalamazoo College creates a set of "guilds" to connect students and alumni through meaningful projects in four interdisciplinary areas.
March 31, 2008
Board says proposal wasn't financially responsible. Alumni and donors blast board and plan to try to operate the college by themselves.