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Charitable Giving to U.S. Higher Education Institutions Rises 3% Despite Economic Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Alumni giving saw the most significant increase among donor categories, rising 7.5 At a time when higher education faces financial and political scrutiny, this sustained giving is a powerful vote of confidence, said Sue Cunningham, President and CEO of CASE. Thirty years ago, alumni provided 27.6 percent from the previous year.

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St. Augustine's University Placed on Probation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These efforts are reflected in the significant progress in areas such as increased enrollment, increased alumni and employee giving, increased grant activity, increased endowments, reduced student debt, improved upward mobility of graduates, and year-end balanced budgets.

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Higher education philanthropy: 6 groups are driving its growth

University Business

Perhaps unsurprisingly, nearly half of all endowed gifts were designated for student financial aid. “Philanthropy remains a driving force in expanding opportunities for students, advancing research, and strengthening the overall educational experience,” wrote President and CEO of CASE Sue Cunningham. .

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President moves: New hires, plus retiring leaders being lauded for their pandemic strategy

University Business

PC is a special place, and I am eager to connect with faculty, staff, alumni and friends. Specifically, the college used emergency funding to upgrade campus and student technology, providing student financial aid and paying off old debts.

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Report: How Universities Are Preparing for The End of The Pandemic Loan Pause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

About 43 million people are expected to resume or start repayments of their student loans. The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) has issued its final report and a toolkit for financial aid professionals across the nation in anticipation of the resumption of federal student loan repayments.

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Survey Highlights What Matters Most to Adult Learners

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Should the primary audience be prospective students, current students, or even alumni, but it's important to note that the site should primarily serve prospective students. In fact, financial aid, cost of attendance and online support services were of primary importance to prospective students.