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Anonymous Alum Donates $51M to Smith College

Smith College has received a $51 million gift from an anonymous alumna, the Massachusetts women’s college announced Thursday. It is...

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Receive $70M Gift

Hobart and William Smith Colleges has received the largest gift in its history: $70 million from the late Thomas Melly...
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Endowment Returns Grow Amid Fiscal Uncertainty

One-year returns averaged more than 11 percent for fiscal 2024. But the future remains murky for the higher ed sector, which faces funding cuts and a potential endowment tax.

Should Universities Cash In on Cryptocurrency Donations?

Encouraging donations in cryptocurrency can open a new pool of donors, but some institutions are hesitant amid concerns about volatility and the regulatory environment.

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How Wealthy Universities Favor the Rich

Documents released in an antitrust lawsuit show how some elite colleges gave well-connected applicants a leg up in admissions. Are these practices ongoing?

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Interview With an AI Higher Ed Fundraiser

In an effort to augment—not replace—its human fundraising staff, William & Mary launched Wren, an AI-powered virtual engagement officer, last week. Inside Higher Ed interviewed Wren about her approach.

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A Fight Over the New College of Florida Foundation

Changes to NCF regulations will allow the board and administration to exert more control over the foundation. Critics worry officials will raid restricted funds.

2 Universities Receive Gifts Worth Tens of Millions

Georgia State University has received an $80 million gift from the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, which will go toward a...