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Finance

31 more colleges receive mega-gifts from MacKenzie Scott

“We looked for 2- and 4-year institutions successfully educating students who come from communities that have been chronically underserved,” Scott wrote of her latest round of record gifts to higher education.

Dems reintroduce Pell Grant bill, get support of education leaders

The Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act would incrementally boost aid to students, eventually doubling by 2027-28, and include undocumented students.

Student spend on course materials rose in 2020-21

With COVID-19 affecting rentals and exchanges, shifts to digital purchases and usage have spiked, while free materials continue to help those struggling financially.

Atlanta HBCUs get $90M to fuel diversity in financial field

Clark Atlanta, Morehouse and Spelman will help students build career pathways in alternative investments in 10-year partnership with three firms and Wharton School.

TIAA calls on Congress to support IGNITE for HBCUs

The Act would give institutions a historic boost in updating infrastructure and building critical pathways for students.

5 keys to going hybrid: Delight employees and save money

COVID-19 has ushered in an era of hybrid work that blends remote work with in-office work—and with it, an opportunity for higher education leaders to rethink their real estate portfolios.
Wed Jun 9th, 2021

Financial winter is coming for higher ed, despite stimulus

The next few years will come straight out of "Game of Thrones" for universities. Many leaders project optimism while a select few recognize a looming, existential threat.
Mon Jun 7th, 2021

House Reps. press for help on food insecurity, SNAP benefits

College students still face hurdles in trying to get benefits, and those may become restrictive again once the pandemic emergency is over.
Mon Jun 7th, 2021

Infrastructure alert: ‘Fix it when it breaks’ mindset is unsustainable

To make the most of funding, higher ed facilities may break the “fix assets when failing” cycle and focus instead on “how many assets can we save?”
Mon Jun 7th, 2021

How to spread donor support for athletics to other areas of campus

We must consider how to broaden and bolster engagement so that what we offer in our classrooms is as attractive to donors as our athletics.
Thu Jun 3rd, 2021

Colorado’s $50,000 vaccine scholarships have dual purpose

While trying to protect younger populations, state also stresses importance of pitching merits of higher education.
Thu Jun 3rd, 2021