Finance & Operations
Our news, opinion, and advice stories on college finance and operations answer your questions, like:
- How does the business of higher education work?
- How are colleges innovating their financial operations?
Pressure Campaign Continues
Harvard University received a letter on Thursday demanding a host of records on its overseas contracts. The roots of that fight stem from President Trump’s first term.
Tax Threat
The Internal Revenue Service is considering whether Harvard University violated bans on engaging in political activity. Experts weigh in on the implications.
'We Will Have No Choice'
South Carolina’s Limestone University has for years struggled with enrollment losses and accrued debt, including from the federal government.
The Review | Opinion
There are a handful of viable financial strategies. They all have downsides.
The Edge
They’re wary because they can’t price risk.
'A Perfect Storm'
What’s it like to try to keep a federally funded research lab afloat when your institution has seemingly been singled out by the government as Public Enemy No. 1?
Call Me By My Name
The University of North Georgia is the latest to turn to AI tech during graduation. Sources say students’ reactions offer a critical takeaway.
Purgatory Phase
The final hearing over a proposed settlement in the so-called House case is scheduled for Monday. If a judge approves it, it will remake the top tier of college athletics as we know it.
Data
More than 10 percent of the university’s operating revenue last year came from federally supported sponsored research.
