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Endowments Under Fire Again
House Republicans question endowment spending and executive compensation in what may signal another round of federal scrutiny over tax benefits flowing to wealthiest universities.
What $20M Can't Buy
Judge says Paul Smith's College didn't present compelling evidence that a name change was necessary -- even in return for a large gift.
Does Divestment Cost?
Opposing reports this year offer colleges and universities mixed views on financial impact of selling holdings in fossil fuels.
$20M to Change College Name
Paul Smith's College proposes to become Joan Weill-Paul Smith’s College in return for a substantial gift. Many students and alumni object.
Opinion
An Obscene Use of $400 Million
More people question the value of mega-gifts from wealthy individuals to wealthy universities that primarily serve wealthy students, and it's about time, writes Walter M. Kimbrough.
Opinion
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.