Universities Raise Billions to Weather Funding Freeze
TheWkly Analysis
Facing a $10 billion freeze in federal grants over alleged antisemitism inaction, elite universities are tapping bond markets and endowments: Harvard issued $750 million in debt, Northwestern $500 million, and Yale plans to unload up to $6 billion in private-equity stakes—15 % of its fund.
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- • Universities, Harvard, Northwestern
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Left-Leaning View
Universities are stepping up to secure funding in the face of austerity measures, highlighting the urgent need for public investment in education.
Centrist View
Universities are finding innovative ways to raise funds amid a challenging financial landscape, reflecting the growing pressures on higher education institutions.
Right-Leaning View
The reliance on private funding by universities underscores the failures of government funding models and the need for reform in higher education financing.
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