The spread of COVID-19 and the resulting economic fallout have placed unprecedented financial strain on the higher education system. Enrollment is in flux, state higher education budgets are under increased pressure, and institutions face...
While it’s difficult to paint one clear picture of the impact the ongoing pandemic has had on the financial state of colleges and universities across the country, it’s evident that without the federal aid they have received...
‘Targeted giving is a powerful lever for change in higher education,’ advisors say. In an economic upheaval, an influential philanthropy guide encourages donors to strongly consider directing gifts towards college programs that boost student outcomes and...
Back in May, I looked at how the pandemic could shape funders’ priorities in the months and years ahead. Issues like student health and wellness, online learning and financial aid were in; tuition-busting construction...
ACTA’s Armand Alacbay and Kyle Beltramini presented HowCollegesSpendMoney.com at the Association for Institutional Research’s annual meeting as part of a session titled, “Boards, Budgets, and Benchmarks: How IR Can Support Engaged Governance.” HowCollegesSpendMoney.com is...
The recent tuition increase passed by the Board of Regents as part of the fiscal year 2020-21 budget for the University of Michigan has thrust the University’s $12 billion endowment into the spotlight. Students, Regents and parents alike...
News out of Cedar Falls, Iowa underscores the complex dilemma facing fundraisers and […]
A planned lazy river intended for use by UCF student-athletes and deep-pocketed fans is the product of a “wrong-headed” race by universities to build extravagant facilities to gain prestige and woo recruits, critics say....
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