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?
Controversial Bargains
More and more scientists are going back to work after their universities struck unprecedented — some say mistaken — arrangements with the Trump administration.
Left Behind
What it’s like to be one of the “lucky” ones.
Land of Disenchantment
The longtime leader of Western New Mexico U., who resigned a year ago amid scrutiny of his spending, has filed a lawsuit against his former institution and pointed the finger at state lawmakers.
Access & Affordability
The institution hopes the move will create an alumni base both successful and grateful enough to give back.
Political Football
Louisiana’s governor ripped a $50-million buyout for the flagship’s football coach and declared the now-outgoing athletic director wouldn’t be hiring his replacement.
An Arcane Structure
Colorado is one of the most highly educated states in the country, but a 1992 constitutional amendment has contributed to low college-going rates among homegrown students.
In Limbo
The prolonged shutdown is putting a strain on colleges that are dependent on federal dollars. Policy advocates say things will only get worse.
The Review | Essay
The overproduction of doctorates in the humanities has ruined the job market.
The Review | Essay
A great university could be reduced to a shell of its former self.
Affordability
Amid concerns about affordability, a cost ceiling may sound like a slam dunk for students. But policy experts say it can have surprising consequences.
