Read The Big Take: Harvard’s vast wealth is getting attention from both politicians and local officials who are pushing for institutions to pay more. 🔗🎓: bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-…

Great team effort reporting by the Bloomberg #muniland team Big take-away is that as tax collections soften for cities, the tax-exemption for University properties could be eyed as a source of revenues bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-… Nic Querolo Janet Lorin Amanda Albright

Harvard University's $465 million in tax benefits are coming under increasing scrutiny -- from Senator JD Vance to local officials in Cambridge trib.al/tzfaVjx

Should Harvard Pay Higher Taxes? Ivy League School Under Scrutiny in Boston- gift link bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-…

Janet Yellen about to try a cheesesteak (with whiz & onions) at Jim’s on South St during her trip to Philadelphia

One of the world’s top bankers, Byron Trott, will spend $150 million to help more colleges recruit rural students bloomberg.com/news/articles/… Thanks to The University of Chicago's admissions deans Jim Nondorf and Marjie Betley for joining us on Bloomberg Radio #STARS

She’s a Four-Time Olympian. Her Parents Want Her to Get a Real Job. wsj.com/sports/olympic…

Harvard added a new essay question to its admissions application. It's one of five required writing samples:

Harvard University added a new essay topic for high school seniors who apply for admission: how they handle disagreements bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics

Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the largest-ever gift to CDU, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, & Morehouse School of Medicine. I’m proud to stand with their presidents as they work to educate the next generation of Black doctors.

"Harvard’s tax benefits totaled at least $465 million last year, the Bloomberg analysis shows. That’s the equivalent of about a tenth of Boston’s entire operating budget." bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-… via Nic Querolo Amanda Albright @janetlorin

decades of underinvestment have left Boston's beleaguered transit system with ancient infrastructure, a mishmash of technology and a budget shortfall of $700 million in the next fiscal year by me for Bloomberg bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Last year, I was diagnosed with a large tumor in my head. I had surgery to get it removed am doing fine. "Brain tumor" wasn't on my bingo card as I slid into my 40s. Nor was learning about Focused Ultrasound Foundation. Read all about it in my latest Businessweek feature: bloomberg.com/news/features/…

With the new school year set to start on Sept. 3, Minouche Shafik’s shock resignation from Columbia signals that the summer break from convulsions that have upended campus life is likely temporary. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics

In TSA at the O’Hare airport yday, lady (w/2 little girls) overheard me say “if we miss the connection, we can drive home”. Lady: we were thinking of doing the same, where is home for you guys? Me: Iowa One of the girls: Do you know Caitlin Clark? Me: Well, actually….

This is a fascinating story, from Janet Lorin: US Ivy League money managers are facing renewed demands over Israel bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Politics

The top law enforcement officials in 24 states warned Brown University of financial penalties if the school’s trustees vote in favor of a measure calling for divestment from companies with close ties to Israel. bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Markets

STEM powerhouse Caltech hits historic milestone, enrolling the first undergraduate class of majority women for the first time in its 133-year history. The institute aims to change the significant underrepresentation of women in STEM fields. bit.ly/3MmzgY9

Today is the 6 month anniversary of my newsletter, FOIA Files!! THANK YOU to all of my subscribers & readers for the tips , feedback, encouragement & support. I am so grateful If you’re not already getting FOIA Files in your inbox, sign up here! bloomberg.com/account/newsle…

Millions of Americans are falling behind on student loan payments a year after the pandemic freeze ended – and soon that will start hurting their credit scores bloomberg.com/news/articles/… via Bloomberg Economics