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Philanthropy for the New Majority

Mort Maimon, a president's spouse, describes why he financially supports students who confront obstacles to obtaining a college degree.

Smoke and Mirrors -- and a Black Medical School

A historically black medical college intends to use a $7 million grant from an e-cigarette giant to study the effects of tobacco. Some question the ethics.

Larger Donations, Fewer Donors

Last year was a record one for gifts to colleges, but trends about middle-income individuals may point to future problems, report finds.
Opinion

Collision of Interests

Keith D. Renshaw outlines some concrete steps that all higher education institutions can take to protect both academic freedom and donor rights.

Why Alabama Returned the Gift

Newly released documents suggest that what has been portrayed as a dispute about the state law restricting abortion may be about a donor's demands over a law school.

Does This Research Have an Agenda?

Report attacks Koch-funded Regulatory Studies Center at George Washington University as a pro-fossil-fuel-industry idea launderer. University and Koch deny the charge.

Oklahoma Gave False Data for Years to 'U.S. News,' Loses Ranking

University knowingly exaggerated the share of alumni who donate. Seven other colleges found to have submitted incorrect information.

Donors Endowed Coaching Posts; Children Subsequently Admitted

Boston Globe notes pattern with gifts to Yale and other highly competitive colleges.