Development/fund-raising

Private Giving Hits Record Total

Submitted by Doug Lederman on February 17, 2006 - 4:00am

Contributions to colleges rose by 4.9 percent in 2005, a second straight increase.

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on March 20, 2006 - 4:00am

Lawsuit says president of Truckee Meadows Community College retaliated against colleague who refused to join him in a hot tub.

Submitted by Doug Lederman on April 13, 2006 - 4:00am

IRS ruling that 2-year institution can give seed money to startups could encourage more campus business incubators.

Submitted by David Epstein on April 20, 2006 - 4:00am

A university focused on meditation is coming to the nation's highly stressed capital.

Submitted by Elia Powers on May 15, 2006 - 4:00am

Session on state of the humanities emphasizes solutions and humor over hand wringing.

Submitted by David Epstein on May 31, 2006 - 4:00am

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When it comes to endowments, most colleges don't tell students and alumni how they spend funds, survey finds.

Submitted by David Epstein on June 1, 2006 - 4:00am

Harvard alumni preparing for 25th reunion decide alma mater's endowment doesn't need support, but African students do.

Submitted by Scott Jaschik on June 5, 2006 - 4:00am

Noted expert on Eurasia, accused of being apologist for tyrants, sees McCarthy-like attack on his views.

Submitted by Doug Lederman on June 29, 2006 - 4:00am

University officials question Oracle chief's decision to abandon $115 million pledge and blame on Summers's departure.

Submitted by Elia Powers on August 23, 2006 - 4:00am

Universities with varying budgets look to mixed-use developments off campus to attract students and professors.