Historically Black colleges and universities, which had seen giving from foundations decline in recent decades, have seen an increase in gifts particularly from corporations and corporate foundations over the last several years.

With costs rising on pretty much anything, seniors at both college and high school levels are also feeling the pinch from the beast known as inflation.

Three Americans are among winners of this year’s Balzan Prize.

Harvard University President Lawrence Bacow has announced that he plans to step down next year.