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My 2025 Higher Ed Finance Reading List

Robert Kelchen

I hope that everyone had a restful break and is excited to come back for what will undoubtedly be an eventful year in the world of higher education. To add to the excitement of the coming few months, I have the pleasure of teaching my PhD class in higher education finance again. Understanding budgets. Happy reading! Groves (Eds.),

Finance 100
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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While city funding has never wavered, their budget failed to grow with the rate of inflation. million into the program, increasing the total budget line for BMI to $3.4 One common issue her students have struggled with is time management, as many are not just attending school but also working full- or part-time jobs.

DEI 290
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My 2024 Higher Education Finance Reading List

Robert Kelchen

This spring, I get to teach my PhD class in higher education finance again—the eighth time that I have taught it in my eleven-year faculty career. I use articles, working papers, news coverage, and other online resources to provide a current look at the state of higher education finance. Understanding budgets. Friedman, J.

Finance 189
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Initiative Promotes Financial Literacy by Investing in HBCU Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The financial wellness initiative will offer a cohort of students a finance and investing course plus a seeded Stackwell account to begin building wealth during their college career. Students will also participate in Stackwell workshops focusing on finance and investing fundamentals to help them build wealth while in college.

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Parent Perspective: Navigating & Supporting My Daughter’s Study Abroad Journey

AIFS Abroad

Homesickness hit harder than expected, especially around holidays and family events. Managing finances abroad was trickier than anticipated. Dealing with exchange rates, international bank fees, and budgeting in a foreign currency took some getting used to. Discuss finances thoroughly beforehand.

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2025 trends: What higher ed can learn from retail

University Business

Whether its paying tuition, managing housing, or accessing campus services, they demand the same seamless experience they get from brands like Target or Amazon. Forward-thinking campuses are also integrating commerce systems for dining, bookstores and events, delivering the convenience students already enjoy in retail.

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An Interview with SA President Christian J. De Jesús

PUC

He is a senior from Manchester, New Hampshire, majoring in business administration with a finance emphasis. There are infrastructure improvements that can be made with vast budgets. We picked ‘lively’ because we want to bring excitement and enthusiasm to all events every quarter, especially winter quarter.