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A JPMorgan Ph.D.?
A planned doctoral program at University of Delaware -- funded primarily by JPMorgan Chase -- is raising questions about academic-business partnerships.
Harvard Says No
University president says she doesn't believe selling holdings in fossil fuel companies is "warranted or wise," and suggests doing so would be inconsistent with how students and professors use energy.
How Do You Lose $250M?
What would have been the largest donation ever to a liberal arts college isn't headed to Centre College and it's not exactly clear why.
Opinion
To Alienate or to Advance?
Colleges' advancement strategies can either connect with an increasingly diverse donor base, or can turn them off, writes Noah D. Drezner.
Crowdfunding Academic Research
In the face of increased competition and diminishing federal funding, some academic researchers are turning to crowdfunding platforms to raise money.
How to Weigh the Future
Swarthmore, under pressure to divest from fossil fuels, puts the price tag at about $200 million over 10 years, saying removing its investments would require a fundamental shift in how the college manages its endowment.
Reaching Alumni
With budget cuts leaving many of them with shortfalls, some community colleges are dedicating new attention to staying connected to their graduates.
It’s Only Getting Hotter
After winning over boards of some small colleges, movement to divest endowments from fossil fuel companies gains momentum. But while pressure is likely to increase, wealthy institutions worry about financial cost.