Yes, I know there are several HBCUs that owe there continued existence to her endowments.
January 31, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Yes, I know there are several HBCUs that owe there continued existence to her endowments.
January 31, 2026 at 10:23 AM
cap patient co-pays at $50 per encounter. Cap student-share of college finance at like $1000 per semester. Issue Free Society grants to erase outstanding student loans, Free Society Endowments to universities that refused to censor
January 30, 2026 at 10:49 PM
cap patient co-pays at $50 per encounter. Cap student-share of college finance at like $1000 per semester. Issue Free Society grants to erase outstanding student loans, Free Society Endowments to universities that refused to censor
#notsupportingpluginsolar: solarcompanies; schools with endowments in oil/gas & petrochemical degree programs; schools with token courses in photovoltaics/geothermal which need students to sign up for them & those teaching the courses; architects advancing their careers in passive solar design
January 30, 2026 at 9:40 PM
#notsupportingpluginsolar: solarcompanies; schools with endowments in oil/gas & petrochemical degree programs; schools with token courses in photovoltaics/geothermal which need students to sign up for them & those teaching the courses; architects advancing their careers in passive solar design
Declining enrollment spells trouble for regional public universities. Unlike larger state schools or wealthier private universities, regional public institutions have small endowments and limited funds to draw from. Therefore, they rely heavily on tuition revenue streams. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
#EduSky
#EduSky
ROI Tool Highlights Substantial Value of Regional Public Universities - CEW Georgetown
Several regional public universities have return on investment (ROI) values that are comparable to flagship institutions.
bit.ly
January 30, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Declining enrollment spells trouble for regional public universities. Unlike larger state schools or wealthier private universities, regional public institutions have small endowments and limited funds to draw from. Therefore, they rely heavily on tuition revenue streams. bit.ly/4hRaEUT
#EduSky
#EduSky
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
January 30, 2026 at 5:26 PM
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
We’re proud of our multiple large endowments
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
We’re proud of our multiple large endowments
There are many signs of issues in private equity brewing. Private equity includes 15,000 firms worldwide & $9 trillion in global assets. “—there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them.” www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
Why Private Equity Is Suddenly Awash With Zombie Firms
Hundreds of private equity firms are drowning in a sea of competition, searching for lifeboats of new capital as they cling to portfolios of nearly unsaleable investments.
www.forbes.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
There are many signs of issues in private equity brewing. Private equity includes 15,000 firms worldwide & $9 trillion in global assets. “—there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them.” www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
O menor violino do mundo
“In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them. “
www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
“In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them. “
www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
Why Private Equity Is Suddenly Awash With Zombie Firms
Hundreds of private equity firms are drowning in a sea of competition, searching for lifeboats of new capital as they cling to portfolios of nearly unsaleable investments.
www.forbes.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:47 PM
O menor violino do mundo
“In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them. “
www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
“In an industry whose lifeblood is fresh capital, there are simply too many funds and not enough dollars in pensions, endowments and other institutions to satisfy all of them. “
www.forbes.com/sites/hanktu...
For linear games, we find that certain forms of inequality can be advantageous: the largest surplus is achieved when more productive participants receive larger endowments. This confirms previous results among western online participants, doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Social dilemmas among unequals - Nature
A framework that includes inequality shows that extreme inequality prevents cooperation, but overall welfare is maximized when endowments and productivities are aligned such that more-productive indiv...
doi.org
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM
For linear games, we find that certain forms of inequality can be advantageous: the largest surplus is achieved when more productive participants receive larger endowments. This confirms previous results among western online participants, doi.org/10.1038/s415...
To explore this question, Xiaomin studied a large sample of Chinese lab participants (N>1,500) to explore contributions in public good games. We varied group size, endowments, productivities, and whether the public goods game leads to linear or non-linear rewards (using a threshold function).
January 30, 2026 at 8:07 AM
To explore this question, Xiaomin studied a large sample of Chinese lab participants (N>1,500) to explore contributions in public good games. We varied group size, endowments, productivities, and whether the public goods game leads to linear or non-linear rewards (using a threshold function).
I just want to watch, bc my throat hasn’t been trained for ya’lls endowments
January 30, 2026 at 2:40 AM
I just want to watch, bc my throat hasn’t been trained for ya’lls endowments
Upon noticing his captive otter's endowments, along with with his clear desire to use them, Captain Cetus decided a stop at a nearby sandbar was in order. He was curious if the fella could back up his excitement with some potency. He quickly found that the otter could do just that, and then some.
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Upon noticing his captive otter's endowments, along with with his clear desire to use them, Captain Cetus decided a stop at a nearby sandbar was in order. He was curious if the fella could back up his excitement with some potency. He quickly found that the otter could do just that, and then some.
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
January 30, 2026 at 1:25 AM
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
Me really digging into the archives this year making sure all of my world building OC's get some attention. Why yes I do have a surfer polar bear OC I need to do more with! #hyper #muscle #furryart #polarbear
January 30, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Me really digging into the archives this year making sure all of my world building OC's get some attention. Why yes I do have a surfer polar bear OC I need to do more with! #hyper #muscle #furryart #polarbear
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
January 29, 2026 at 11:55 PM
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
Call for abstracts for a special issue of APSW guest edited by @terrifriedline.bsky.social. I am so grateful for all of our special issue guest editors and for all of the authors who have trusted us with their work!
I am so excited about this special issue. For the full call visit APSWjournal.com
I am so excited about this special issue. For the full call visit APSWjournal.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Call for abstracts for a special issue of APSW guest edited by @terrifriedline.bsky.social. I am so grateful for all of our special issue guest editors and for all of the authors who have trusted us with their work!
I am so excited about this special issue. For the full call visit APSWjournal.com
I am so excited about this special issue. For the full call visit APSWjournal.com
Abolish the Ivy League.
Take their endowments.
Give every penny to Southnorthern Eastwestern State University, where some social good might have an opportunity to happen.
Take their endowments.
Give every penny to Southnorthern Eastwestern State University, where some social good might have an opportunity to happen.
Yale is launching a new Presidential Senior Fellowship to expand access to the transformative work of universities. As part of this program, author and columnist David Brooks will join the Jackson School of Global Affairs starting February 1.
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/49QpJoY
Read more in Yale News: bit.ly/49QpJoY
January 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Abolish the Ivy League.
Take their endowments.
Give every penny to Southnorthern Eastwestern State University, where some social good might have an opportunity to happen.
Take their endowments.
Give every penny to Southnorthern Eastwestern State University, where some social good might have an opportunity to happen.
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
January 29, 2026 at 5:56 PM
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
Corporations are weenies; no surprise there…but universities? PRIVATE universities? With ample endowments?
January 29, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Corporations are weenies; no surprise there…but universities? PRIVATE universities? With ample endowments?
Even as global AI spending is projected to rise 44% this year to $2.52 trillion, concerns about stratospheric valuations lead some endowments to seek opportunities beyond AI, focusing on under-explored sectors.
www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/not-...
www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/not-...
Not All Endowments and Foundations Are All-In on AI
While AI continues to eat up the bulk of investor capital, some allocators — particularly endowments and foundations — are beginning to slow their roll and look outside the boom for opportunities.
www.institutionalinvestor.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Even as global AI spending is projected to rise 44% this year to $2.52 trillion, concerns about stratospheric valuations lead some endowments to seek opportunities beyond AI, focusing on under-explored sectors.
www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/not-...
www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/not-...
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
January 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
January 29, 2026 at 1:56 PM
They hold enormous endowments, sit on large cash reserves, and invest in financial markets often the same systems they publicly criticize. While donors and supporters are told funds are urgently needed to “fight the system,” substantial portions of these funds remain untouched, stockpiled for
"About 45% of [pension plans, endowments and other clients] plan to increase their exposure to hedge funds in 2026, net of those looking to decrease it, an all-time high in survey records going back to 2017 and an 18-percentage-point increase from last year."
-Peter Rudegeair, WSJ
-Peter Rudegeair, WSJ
January 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
"About 45% of [pension plans, endowments and other clients] plan to increase their exposure to hedge funds in 2026, net of those looking to decrease it, an all-time high in survey records going back to 2017 and an 18-percentage-point increase from last year."
-Peter Rudegeair, WSJ
-Peter Rudegeair, WSJ