- by Robert Crump The Vermont Bond Bank (VBB) is scheduled to issue $22 million in State College System Bonds this week. Series 2020A is scheduled for a negotiated sale with Morgan Stanley as Senior Manager. Proceeds from the sale of the Bonds will be used to...
Higher Education – Colleges
Featured Bond: State of Oregon – $156 Million in General Obligation Bonds (Higher Education)
Featured Bond - Week of May 13, 2019: State of Oregon $156 Million in General Obligation Bonds for Higher Education Overview The State of Oregon is issuing $156 Million in General Obligation bonds for higher education. The bonds include Series E-H most of which will...
Featured Municipal Bond Issue: Georgetown University — $632 Million in Taxable Revenue Bonds
Featured Municipal Bond Issue, Week of 1/7/2019: Georgetown University — $632 Million (Taxable) Revenue Bonds This week’s featured bond is a large taxable municipal revenue bond. Georgetown University is slotted to issue a $305 million Series 2019A bonds...
Educational Attainment Statistics Reveal Regional Differences
Which states and metro areas carry the largest percentage of college-educated residents?
Sewer System Could Fund Scholarships for Akron Students
Akron is considering leasing its sewer system to raise money for a scholarship fund for local graduates
MuniNet Expands Database of Colleges and Universities
Adding hundreds of links to private colleges and universities across the U.S., the MuniNet Guide database features enhanced coverage of the higher education sector.
Rochester Area Colleges Promote Economic Development
A consortium of colleges and universities aims to boost economic development by highlighting the resources available to the business community.
Shared Responsibility a Key to the Future of Higher Education
The National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education has issued a report on the state of higher education in this country. Two authors share their views on federal and state efforts to meet the challenges facing higher education today and in the future.
Creating Successful Education Programs
The National Governors’ Association Center for Best Practices and Jobs for the Future released a new policy guide that recommends strategies for states to do their part in preparing elementary- and secondary-school students for success in their higher education...