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New Push to Diversify Endowments and Their Managers
Several members of Congress and activists are pushing colleges to reveal diversity measures for those who manage their endowments and investments. The numbers aren't pretty now, but some see hope for change.
Advancing Equity in the Investment Sector
As college leaders reflect on their institutions’ roles in perpetuating systemic racism, they should consider where endowment funds are invested, Kerin McCauley writes.
Capital Campaign Watch: Cal Poly, Illinois State, U of Rhode Island
Starting Off: University of Rhode Island has started a campaign to raise $250 million by 2024. Thus far $175 million...
HBCUs Grapple With Disparities
As the pandemic and its financial implications refuse to yield, lesser-known historically Black colleges and universities face pressure to bolster their fundraising efforts.
Capital Campaign Watch: Durham Tech, Houghton, St. Olaf, U of Georgia, Western New England, William & Mary
Durham Technical Community College has finished a three-year campaign, topping its goal of $5 million. Major portions of the funds...
Survey Warns of ‘Dramatic Decline’ in Fundraising
College fundraising revenue will likely decline as a result of the pandemic, a new survey from a consulting firm shows.
Opinion
The Moral Trade-Off of Endowment Spending
As the coronavirus has sent many universities into budget crises, Benjamin Bernard asks whether or not endowments should become welcome shelters from the storm.
Will Colleges Tap Large Endowments During Pandemic?
As colleges work to balance budgets amid growing economic uncertainty, the wealthiest are faced with a recurring question: Should they tap more heavily into their endowments or leave them alone?