New York Times Article: Fundraising During Shaky Economic Times
New York Times: Schools of similar stature and standing face similar economic challenges. If you're interested in seeing what Amherst is doing and saying, for example, read "Colleges Are Not Going Hungry, but Are in Need" from the November 28th New York Times. Amherst is similar to Grinnell in that we expect student need to rise amidst declining revenue. Keeping Grinnell accessible to our students while sustaining the promise of our high quality/high value educational experience is why we ask for the gift participation of our constituents.
New York Times article November 28, 2008