Colleges and universities are facing renewed fallout from the Epstein files, with disclosures linking some donors and at least one sitting president to Jeffrey Epstein. Administrators are investigating and facing calls to rename buildings and cut ties with major fundraisers.

Advancement teams are approaching donors with an extra emphasis on universities' ability to shape a state's success.

GCU said the designation will allow them to provide more private scholarships; partner more with school districts, hospitals and donors; receive government relief funds and grants; and participate in NCAA athletics.

Despite universities' cybersecurity advancements, hackers are still succeeding with advanced phishing techniques. Here's how schools can improve their first line of defense.