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Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do

EAB

Blogs Fundraising During Uncertain Times: What Not to Do The first two decades of the 21st century have already witnessed several major disruptions with significant economic impacts, from three recessions to the pandemic to today’s hiring crisis.

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FAQ’s: Spring Semester Questions Regarding Housing Returner Process, Housing Availability, and Off-Campus Housing

The Student Affairs Blog

Since 2005, VCU has built and opened: Brandt Hall (2005), Cary & Belvidere (2008), West Grace South (2012), West Grace North (2013), Grace & Broad 1 and 2 (2015), and Gladding Residence Center (2018). 4) On-Campus Housing Facility Comments Student Comments: Concerns expressed about old and outdated on-campus housing facilities.

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Emerging leaders: 4 colleges hire their first Black or female—or both—president

University Business

Since 2008, he has raised the school’s endowment past $150 million through several campaigns. “His leadership experience, institutional knowledge, meaningful relationships, and immense passion for Mount Union uniquely qualify him for this role, which will provide him with an opportunity to further impact the future of his alma mater.”

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What are college leaders most concerned about for 2023?

University Business

“While the 2008 recession correlated with increased enrollment for graduate degrees, an economic downturn may not have a similar effect this time due to costs and shifting attitudes about higher education.” 55% are lowering tuition. 55% are offering new degrees and courses. 47% are increasing hybrid learning opportunities.

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The Forces That Are Shaping the Future of Higher Education

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Multimillion-dollar donations and multibillion-dollar fundraising campaigns proliferate. That’s the largest increase since 2008. International enrollment nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels. Students are completing college on time at higher rates nationally at two- and four-year institutions. million in federal relief funding.

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It’s time for wealthy colleges to share the wealth (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

The competition for revenue and wealth began 130 years ago among elite colleges and universities that devised now-conventional practices such as annual alumni funds , national fundraising campaigns and aggressive endowment investing. During the Great Recession of 2008–09, Harvard raised liquid funds by issuing $2.5