Philanthropy Contributes to “Wealth Stratification” in Higher Ed. Can it Help Close the Gap?

Philanthropy Contributes to “Wealth Stratification” in Higher Ed. Can it Help Close the Gap?

The wealth gap between the “haves” and the “have nots” in higher ed continues to grow at an alarming rate. A new book looks at how how trustees at wealthy schools — and their alumni — can reverse the trend.

Read More

What's Really in a Name? Ken Griffin's Latest $300 Million Joins a Crowded Landscape of Branded Gifts

What's Really in a Name? Ken Griffin's Latest $300 Million Joins a Crowded Landscape of Branded Gifts

The billionaire’s mega-gift to Harvard isn’t his first such commitment, and it’s one of an endless array of higher ed naming gifts. The practice may be ubiquitous, but that’s all the more reason it should be questioned.

Read More

Is Tutoring the Answer to COVID Learning Loss? These Funders Want to Find Out

Is Tutoring the Answer to COVID Learning Loss? These Funders Want to Find Out

Pandemic-related learning loss threatens to widen the achievement gap. Arnold Ventures and other funders are backing an ambitious research project to determine if and how high-intensity tutoring can help.

Read More