Tag: Ivy League

‘The Untouchables’: How Columbia and N.Y.U. Benefit From Huge Tax Breaks

As New York City’s budget tightens, its wealthiest universities are bigger and richer than ever. Now, some officials think it’s time for the schools to pay more in taxes.

Biden and Legacy Admissions: A Political Win and a ‘Band Aid’ for Education

After an affirmative action ruling, legacy admissions are a ripe target. Still, skyrocketing tuition costs and mountains of debt remain far greater worries for many Americans.