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Philanthropic Giving to Higher Ed on the Rise
Philanthropic giving to higher ed institutions increased 3 percent when adjusted for inflation—for a total of $61.5 billion—between 2023 and...
Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums
The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education.
‘Proactive Punishment’: Trump Admin Pauses $175M to Penn
The university is facing an investigation related to transgender athletes’ participation in sports, and a White House official says the freeze is “just a taste of what could be coming down the pipe.”
Moody’s Downgrades Sector Outlook to Negative
In December, the ratings agency predicted stability for higher education, but the Trump administration has upended that forecast.
U of Utah Receives $75M for a New Medical Campus
The University of Utah has received a $75 million gift for the construction of an 800,000-square-foot hospital and medical campus...
U of Delaware Receives Historic $71.5M Gift for Business School
The University of Delaware has received a $71.5 million gift, the largest single donation in the university’s history, according to...
Federal Cuts Deepen Tennessee State U’s Budget Woes
President Trump’s assault on federal grants is making Tennessee State University’s ongoing financial troubles even worse. The Tennessean reported last...
More Colleges Freeze Hiring Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
The latest wave of cost-cutting measures comes after the Trump administration pulled $400 million from Columbia University and $800 million from Johns Hopkins.