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Pulley, John – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2002
Describes how private philanthropies are abandoning higher education, citing other priorities and a sense that colleges are not needy. (EV)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Grants, Higher Education, Philanthropic Foundations
Pulley, John – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1999
Reviews the activities and research projects in education supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The Foundation's current emphases are on the humanities, campus diversity, granting fellowships, and working with premier institutions. Recent publications by Mellon staff have increased the visibility of the Foundation's activities. (DB)
Descriptors: Awards, Donors, Educational Finance, Fellowships
Monaghan, Peter; Lederman, Douglas; van der Werf, Martin; Pulley, John – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1999
Reports on a $1 billion dollar grant from Bill and Melinda Gates to send 20,000 low-income minority students to college. The Gates Millenium Scholars Program will require students to demonstrate financial need and maintain a 3.0 grade point average in college. A list of the largest private gifts to higher education since 1967 is also provided. (DB)
Descriptors: Donors, Educational Finance, Grants, Grantsmanship
