Endowment

2011-12 in Review: With campus renovation in sight, Barnard cuts costs

In a series of money-saving measures, Barnard eliminated part-time tuition, reduced its P.E. requirement, and announced plans to close its swimming pool.

By Emma Goss | May 6 01:50 pm ET

Barnard working to enhance endowment

Barnard is in the very early stages of launching a major fundraising effort to complement the school’s endowment which, at $215.5 million, has historically lagged behind other Seven Sister colleges.

By Jessica Stallone | Mar 22 05:16 am ET

Admins hope to endow Core

Alumni, faculty members, and administrators have been discussing ideas for broad-based fundraising initiative since the fall.

By Jeremy Budd | Feb 10 03:50 am ET

With help from outside firm, Barnard's endowment gains surpass national averages

Unlike Columbia, which manages its investments internally, Barnard outsources its investment office to Investure, a firm that provides mid-sized non-profit organizations with investment expertise. The school has been working with Investure since 2006.

By Madina Toure | Dec 7 02:36 am ET

Appraising an educator

Our school financially lags behind the rest of the Ivy League.

By Alan Seltzer | Nov 17 07:27 pm ET

Columbia tops other Ivies in endowment gains for 2011

The University's $7.8 billion endowment has returned 23.6 percent for this fiscal year, surpassing gains made by Harvard, Yale, and Princeton.

By Arvin Ahmadi | Oct 13 06:49 pm ET

Students, admins talk endowment at BC

Administrators talked about the challenges of fundraising from recent alumnae.

By Amanda Evans | Mar 29 01:55 am ET

CU increases capital campaign goal to $5 billion

The University decided to increase the fundraising goal by $1 billion after it became clear the original $4 billion goal would be achieved a year ahead of schedule.

By Sammy Roth | Dec 24 01:35 am ET

University’s endowment hits approximately $6.5 billion

Columbia's sitting on an approximately $6.5 billion endowment, and saw 17.3 percent returns.

By Alix Pianin | Sep 16 04:11 am ET

Barnard looks to strengthen alumnae giving, school spirit

Barnard wants its alumnae to give back.

By Sarah Darville | Oct 28 10:37 pm ET

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