University Business

APRIL 8, 2025

Philanthropy is on the rise in higher education as donors prioritize research, financial aid and faculty. When adjusted for inflation, donations to higher education increased by 3% during the 2023-24 academic year, according to a new report from CASE Insights. and non-alumni by 4.7%. billion (33.2%) Alumni : $12.9

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

But the university paused moving forward after board members, alumni and others expressed reservations about the May 4 donation, which drew national attention as one of the largest ever for one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities. The university reported that Friday-Stroud and her fundraising team have raised $75.3

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EAB

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2023

Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine plans to fundraise to cover costs associated with the band’s appearance in the international D-Day Normandy Parade in Normandy, France, on June 6, 2024. Morgan State will fundraise to cover associated costs for the trip. “It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

McMickens’s scholarship centers on historically marginalized and underserved populations that suffer from inequities, particularly in higher education. The research is rich and ever-manifesting on college campuses for McMickens, an associate professor of higher education and the director of the M.S.Ed.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 24, 2023

As an academic administrator, she has a proven track record with leading a diverse faculty, financial management, pedagogical innovation, fundraising, and alumni development. I look forward to welcoming Professor Bond to campus.”

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University Business

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Alumni love their school , and they regularly show it by contributing greatly to their alma mater’s fundraising campaigns. “When a school actually works with their alumni, it allows the programs to highlight their success organically. “Alumni can provide a well of applicants,” she says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

Even with these successes, the long-term viability of many HBCUs remains precarious if we don’t take advantage of this moment to create lasting, systemic changes to advance the ways HBCUs operate and provide more Black Americans with access to the distinct educational opportunities these historic campuses offer. Department of Education.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

In February, the university launched the Falcon Pride Initiative Fundraising Campaign, aimed at rallying support — upward of $5 million — from internal stakeholders, alumni, friends, neighbors, and the HBCU community to demonstrate financial solvency for preserving its accreditation. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Dr. Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College “When we designed the Dougherty Family College educational model, we were very intentional [about] removing the financial, academic, and social barriers that our scholars would face,” she said. We’re very blessed to have a strong, committed, and dedicated alumni board.”

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Edu Alliance Journal

MARCH 24, 2025

They established the school in 1923 with minimal funds to provide affordable, quality education for Appalachian students facing economic hardship and limited educational opportunities. Additionally, the college frequently engages in community initiatives, supporting local economic and educational development.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Charles Alexander is shown with Kiet Lam, president of the AAP alumni network. Established 53 years ago and built on principles of social justice, AAP’s mission is to create and administer innovative academic programs for students historically underrepresented in higher education. Courtesy of Dr. Charles Alexander Dr. Charles J.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

When you peek around the corner like that, you have to peek as things change — as society and the economy change, as trends in higher education change. “I There are also some significant alumni donors supportive of various initiatives, including a single donor who has provided $50 million during Fox’s presidency.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The higher education technology solutions provider surveyed 445 faculty and administrators from more than 330 institutions across the U.S. and Canada in its second annual “AI in Higher Education Survey” to better understand how leaders perceive its value.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

The early days of her presidency were not without bumpy moments and naysayers, including alumni who objected to a president not of the university’s founding faith and others who questioned having a woman president, but as she retires in August of this year after a remarkable 12 years, she leaves a legacy in terms of student support and diversity.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

MAY 30, 2019

Based in the Development & Alumni office , I lead on the University’s fundraising strategy for institutional initiatives, chief among which is Widening Participation (WP). I’ve spoken to alumni who can recall the name of every student who has ever benefitted from the scholarship that they helped to fund.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Image: Philanthropic giving to higher education increased by 12.5 billion, the highest year-over-year increase since 2000, according to the latest Voluntary Support of Education survey from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. percent last fiscal year to a total of $59.5 Total charitable gifts in the U.S.

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Edu Alliance Journal

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Background Established in 1832, Wabash College is a private liberal arts institution dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education for men. Students can choose from 27 majors, allowing for a tailored educational experience. The Princeton Review ranks Wabash fourth in the nation for “Best Alumni Network.”

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Campus Groups

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

This starts with enrollment through to graduation, and beyond with alumni management. Our suite of solutions serves the entire Higher Ed community, helping students, staff, and alumni: ? As the leading digital student experience solution in higher education, we are continually innovating. Fundraising ? Interventions+ ?

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 20, 2023

The very question—posed by educational historian Bruce A. The consequence: the richest institutions can fully fund the education of lower-income students, while the vast majority of working-class and lower-middle-class undergraduates must take out loans to pay for their education. Kimball and Sarah M. They’re not.

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Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 7, 2022

8 reasons why you need an Alumni Management Platform. Linkedin and Facebook do an excellent job of connecting with college pass-outs and keeping information up to date, but what is the true value of owning a dedicated alumni management platform in higher education institutions? To create the best alumni experience for students.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

What’s not changing is support from Davidson’s alumni. Alumni giving percentages and engagement consistently rank in the top five among all colleges and universities. ” Managing the cost of higher education Alumni are most enthusiastic about supporting students with financial aid, Hicks attests.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

The problem It has become increasingly more difficult for institutions of higher education to reach and retain alumni donors. There is a national downward trend in alumni support of their alma maters, and the national discourse surrounding the value vs. cost of higher education makes this a nuanced and substantial problem.

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Campus Groups

MAY 3, 2022

Higher education technology for alumni engagement is no exception. Alumni Engagement Technology With a busy event season upon us, this is a great time to evaluate the event experience for attendees and administrators alike. Alumni can easily see who has checked in, and send in-app messages to fellow attendees.

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EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Blogs How the University of the Ozarks engaged local alumni August 9, 2023 Brian Henderson Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, University of the Ozarks The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Learn more about the program and future cohorts.

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EAB

JULY 27, 2023

Blogs Overcome these two roadblocks to engage young alumni Many of today’s young alumni find themselves burdened with outsized student loan debt and facing tumultuous financial challenges as they embark on entry-level careers. Additionally, this generation of alumni’s time in college was greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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University Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Pittsburgh State became the first university in Kansas to automatically award associate degrees to students who completed all general education requirements required for a bachelor’s degree, KZRG reports. Dadez’s career in higher education spanned 25 years. Fike – Golden Gate University (Calif.)

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 16, 2023

Massachusetts law allows public sector employees to spend up to 25 percent of their time on work for private foundations, a carve-out created specifically for public higher education institutions. Jason Johnson, an advancement employee of seven years who helps produce the alumni magazine and website, doesn’t buy it.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

million to meet immediate needs, warning that the small evangelical institution located in the heart of Wall Street is at risk of closure if it can’t quickly fundraise its way out of a dire situation. Fundraising is stagnant. Image: Facing financial pressures, the King’s College made a recent appeal to donors for $2.6

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University Business

MAY 3, 2024

Two presidents have been hired at small private colleges in the past two weeks and one leader is choosing to retire after four decades in higher education. Bates has a proven track record as a higher education leader around Ohio, as well as in the private sector. The throughline of Bates’ career is his passion for healthcare.

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University Business

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The educational and career landscape is shifting fast. How can they access the best education? Unfortunately, this is not the case today—there are many barriers that prevent a diverse swath of students from participating in higher-education. More from UB : How do colleges hit record-level fundraising?

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University Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In the last two weeks in higher education, the number of presidents to announce retirement doubled that of confirmed hires. Serving a nearly 1,000 student body, her focus as president of SVY will be on fundraising and investment opportunities, Deseret News reports. But those who decided to step down are doing so on sound footing.

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University Business

APRIL 18, 2024

has decided to significantly downsize after falling short of its $12 million fundraising goals to avoid closure at the end of the academic year. As painful as it may be for higher education leaders, stakeholders and alumni to bid farewell to historical institutions, current students and faculty have the most to lose.

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EAB

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Jenny offers over 20 years of experience in program planning and implementation, with a knack for fostering relationships with alumni, donors, and university teams. In the last decade, the higher education and advancement landscape has evolved considerably, driven in part by changes during the pandemic.

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University Business

JULY 17, 2023

Continue to make endowment-building and fundraising an institutional priority. Choose board members who specialize in winning charitable donations and build more systemic engagement with all alumni rather than a network. Identify opportunities to market achievements and highlight the central role HBCUs play in higher education.

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The Change Leader, Inc.

MARCH 6, 2025

Engaging stakeholdersfaculty, students, alumni, and the communitycan provide valuable perspectives that enhance board decision-making. Alumni, on the other hand, may offer feedback on institutional reputation or fundraising efforts, providing a more holistic view of the institutions performance.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 2, 2023

Over the last four decades, public esteem and political support for nonprofit higher education have steadily eroded. This competition yielded many benefits for higher education and the nation and was widely applauded through the 1970s. How, then, can that rivalry be curtailed in order to restore public esteem?

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