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New Era for Women as Donors
As income grows for women, some are flexing purse strings in philanthropy. Dartmouth alumnae campaign to get $1 million gifts from 100 women.
Uncovering Koch Role in Faculty Hires
George Mason says some of its past donor agreements with Charles Koch Foundation have afforded the organization a say in faculty appointments, in violation of the norms of academic freedom.
Passing on Koch
Montana State's Faculty Senate narrowly votes down proposed economics research center to be funded by an active Charles Koch Foundation grant.
Endowment Tax Fight Not Over Yet
Although prospects look dim this year, private colleges target future repeal.
Capital Campaign Watch: Amherst, Auburn, Cal State Los Angeles, U of La Verne, U of Pennsylvania
Starting Off Amherst College has launched a campaign to raise $625 million over the next five years. More than $333...
Should a Donor Dictate Who Is President?
UNLV president signed a gift agreement that said a $14 million pledge was valid only if he was in the job. He's leaving, and the pledge has evaporated. Agreement raises questions on governance and fund-raising ethics.
Gun Ties Under Scrutiny
St. Thomas in Florida forces out CFO who was on gun company's board as renewed focus on firearm investments has colleges quietly checking their portfolios.
Capital Campaign Watch: Hampden-Sydney, Johnson C. Smith, New England, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Western Carolina
Starting Off: Hampden-Sydney College is starting a $50 million campaign, having already raised $26.8 million. The top priority is to...