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...Though the strong investment returns and fundraising are good news for the University’s financial health, such growth could become a public relations liability in light of accusations from lawmakers, namely Senator Charles E. Grassley, that the nation’s wealthiest universities are hoarding money to build their endowments rather than spending more aggressively on financial...
...charities. Gerber said this proposal does not diminish prospects for legislation but stressed Grassley’s preference for “self-regulation.” No legislation has been filed, and Gerber said committee staff had only just begun analyzing data requested last winter from the 136 wealthiest U.S. schools—analysis she said was “key to have completed” before a legislative effort. Kevin Casey, Harvard’s associate vice president for government, community and public relations, expressed skepticism about the benefits of a new form in an interview yesterday...
...Harvard officials sent shock waves through academia last December by detailing a new financial-aid policy that will charge families making up to $180,000 just 10% of their household income per year, substantially subsidizing the annual cost of more than $45,600 for all but its wealthiest students. The move was just the latest in what has amounted to a financial-aid bidding war in recent years among the U.S.'s élite universities as they try to ease concerns over staggering tuition bills...
...Brandon parking their Chevy Chevette in the high school lot next to BMWs and Porsches in the 1990 pilot, new siblings Annie (Shenae Grimes of Degrassi: The Next Generation) and Dixon (Tristan Wilds of The Wire) arrive as all-American kids trying to fit in among some of the wealthiest, most entitled teens in the 50 states. Along with Kelly, the Peach Pit and its jovial counterman Nat (Joe E. Tata), Shannen Doherty is also back as Brenda, in a guest spot directing the school play. Tori Spelling, who at one point was in discussions to reprise the role...
Countless books tell you how you can get filthy rich and join the wealthiest 1% of the U.S. population. But less energy has been expended on assessing the attitudes of that fortunate demographic. The three market researchers behind this book are seeing The Millionaire Next Door and raising it $4 million. By interviewing 6,000 people with liquid assets of at least $5 million, they have written a comprehensive book that statistically defines this well-heeled group. You might not be one of them, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy their peculiarities--or learn how to sell...