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Strings Attached
Pizza baron's gift to Wayne State business school draws scrutiny over provisions requiring consulting with donors on certain courses and stipulations on what a dean should be paid.
When Millions Pledged Never Materialize
A medical school building keeps its name at Marian University in Indianapolis, even after the man it's named for can't fulfill a $48 million pledge.
Pressure to Spend More on Poor Students
A new report suggests wealthy institutions should spend more from their endowments to help low-income students, but many campus critics say it's not so simple.
Opinion
Time for Sergeants
Some of the money going to fund the best graduate students at the most elite institutions should be redirected to less wealthy ones -- where Ph.D. recipients become good science teachers but not always research stars, argues Mark Montgomery.
The Elusive Young Donor
Colleges expand efforts to raise money from recent graduates. But Northeastern campaign that was widely mocked online shows that raising money from those repaying student loans isn't easy.
The Cost of Cheating
Study finds that high-reputation institutions stand to lose the most when breaking NCAA rules. But some loyal alumni are still there to help even in times of crisis.
Lawmaker With the Idea Higher Ed Leaders Hate
U.S. Representative Tom Reed discusses his legislation requiring colleges with wealthiest endowments to spend more on student aid -- or face penalties.
Yale Fights Tax Bills
What does a 182-year-old law mean for Connecticut’s colleges and universities in 2016?