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We Should Applaud Harvard's Fund-Raising Success
The attacks on a $400 million gift show a misunderstanding of the nature of philanthropy, writes Sue Cunningham.
Does Harvard Need Your Money?
$400 million gift to the world's wealthiest university sets off a public backlash about the priorities of billionaire donors and their alma maters.
Shut Down Without a Fight
Troubled colleges closing proactively rather than running themselves off a cliff may be a good development for investors in public debt, a top ratings agency says.

Who Gets the Endowment?
Now that it plans to close, Sweet Briar officials have to decide what to do with $85 million -- but laws and economic realities limit their choices.
Market Up, Spending Up
Healthy stock markets in the United States and abroad allowed colleges to spend more money from their endowment funds.
Deep-Pocket Donors
Contributions to colleges and universities hit nearly $38 billion in 2014, making it the strongest year yet for charitable giving.

Colleges Consider Cosby Ties
Allegations against the comedian, an active fund-raiser and speaker in higher education, have led one college to drop his name, while others stand by him.

Government Blasts Energy Divestment
An Australian university's decision to dump $16 million in investments in fossil fuel companies has drawn the wrath of the country's prime minister.
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