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Gates Foundation to Spend $200B Before Closing in 2045
Bill Gates is planning to close his philanthropic foundation in 2045, but not before he ramps up spending on health...
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Modest Thoughts From a Minor Harvard Donor
This alumnus is happy Harvard is fighting for all of higher ed, Bruce A. Kimball writes.
UC Berkeley Faces Foreign Gifts Investigation
The Education Department is investigating the University of California, Berkeley, regarding compliance with a federal law that requires colleges to...
Limestone University Pulls Back From Brink of Closure
Limestone University’s board was set to decide whether to close or go online Tuesday. Instead the university announced a possible financial lifeline was in the works.
Broward College Trustees Exert New Control Over Foundation Board
The Broward College Board of Trustees granted itself more power over the institution’s foundation board earlier this year. Now trustees are wielding it. The trustees revamped the foundation's board and argue the organization is in need of greater financial oversight.
How Sweet Briar College Defied the Odds of Closure
A decade ago, administrators tried to shutter the small women’s college in Virginia, but devoted alumnae fought back and prevailed. Thanks to them, it’s still standing.
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...
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...