Word: money
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More importantly, students will actually be seeing the money. Contrary to Harvard's normally Scrooge-like policy of hoarding for a rainy day, the University has spent and plans to continue spending on a number of important projects. Last year's increase in the endowment payout--signifying greater per-student spending--was preceded by a $9 million financial aid increase. New buildings have been constructed (Maxwell Dworkin), old buildings have or will been renovated (Widener Library, University Hall) and vestigial stumps will be made whole again (Memorial Hall tower...
Furthermore, at the start of the campaign, FAS made a commitment to raise enough money to endow 40 new professorships. So far, only about 25 have been endowed...
...Raising money for professorships and libraries is often a difficult task. From a benefactor's point of view, these may not be the most glamorous of donations. Furthermore, donors may not always understand why increasing faculty size is so important...
Last week, Microsoft and MIT announced a $25 million five-year plan to work together to develop computer science technology for universities, which caused some to question why Ballmer didn't direct the money to his alma mater...
...American Repertory Theater, CityStep and the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra all donated prizes for participants who raised the most money and finished the walk first...