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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.
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?
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.
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...
URI Receives $65M Gift for Scholarships for STEM Majors
The University of Rhode Island received a $65 million gift to provide student scholarships, officials announced Friday. The donation comes...
Rockefeller University to Sell 2 Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Rockefeller University in New York City plans to sell two paintings by the abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell to help fund...
Report: USC Prioritized Wealthy Students as Walk-On Athletes
The University of Southern California admitted applicants from wealthy families as walk-on athletes for years, often after their parents made...