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    American U. Interim President Turns European Bike Trip into $170K Scholarship Fundraiser

    American U. Interim President Turns European Bike Trip into $170K Scholarship Fundraiser

    David Marchick, American U.'s interim president, transformed his European bike trip into a fundraiser, "Top for Scholarships," raising over $170,000 for students amid university financial turmoil, demonstrating innovative leadership and a commitment to student support.

    US Higher Education’s Financial Rollercoaster: Losses, Recovery, and Future Outlook

    US Higher Education’s Financial Rollercoaster: Losses, Recovery, and Future Outlook

    US universities faced a financial rollercoaster from 2015-2025. Private institutions struggled with losses until a 2024-25 recovery driven by investments. Publics fared better with state funding, but future budgets face headwinds from enrollment declines & policy shifts.