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When the State Giveth, and Taketh
Public college foundations raise money in part to offset tight state budgets. But Rhode Island's governor is tapping foundation money to pay for state business.
Billion-Dollar Targets
Lawmakers are again raising questions about wealthy universities' endowments -- and tossing around ideas to crack down on them.
In Giving to Colleges, the One Percenters Gain
As charitable donations to higher education soar to a new record high, the richest institutions continue to distance themselves from the rest.
Endowments Fall to Earth
After two years of sizable gains, college investment returns grow by just 2.4 percent in the 2015 fiscal year.
Donor With Opinions
Irvine faculty members and students question idea of professorships endowed by foundation that wants to change scholarly study of Hinduism -- and to influence search process for hires.
The Alumni Question
As colleges grapple with issues of race and diversity, they face questions from alumni and donors -- not all of whom are pleased with new campus efforts.
Opinion
Forever Is a Long, Long Time
Colleges should rethink perpetual endowments that honor the donor but thwart good stewardship today, writes John Thelin.
Endowments Under Fire Again
House Republicans question endowment spending and executive compensation in what may signal another round of federal scrutiny over tax benefits flowing to wealthiest universities.