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Tiger Tale

A new book asserts Princeton U. abused the intent of what was once its largest donor.

Practically Divesting

Pitzer's decision to divest some -- but not yet all -- of its fossil fuel holdings challenges assumptions about colleges' obligation to grow their endowment funds.

Fossil Fuel Free Investments

Pitzer will sell holdings -- a rare move for a college with an endowment of its size.

Pitzer's Penny Pinching

One approach to preserving an endowment? Simple: Stop spending it.

Deeper Pockets

Generous alumni helped colleges rake in nearly $34 billion in donations in 2013, a 9 percent increase over 2012.

Endowments Up 12%

College endowment funds saw healthy double-digit investment returns in 2013.

Don't Call This Professor 'Miss'

British professor critiques "begging letter" she received from her alma mater.

Endowment Returns Up, For Now

A year ago, endowment investment returns were in the red, now they are nearly 12 percent. But it's unlikely to last.