[wtby4000]

For the last time, these are just estimates.

They are not based on an actual headcount.

And they should be taken with a grain of Morton's iodized salt.

[BPt111]

2020 is offical one

[larsm]

Originally Posted by wtby4000

For the last time, these are just estimates.

They are not based on an actual headcount.

And they should be taken with a grain of Morton's iodized salt.

What you say is accurate. They are, however, from the US Census Bureau so they are a reasonable data point until the next "accurate" census is done.

[EUPL]

Cash-Strapped Connecticut Wants to Tax Yale Endowments - Bloomberg Business


oh CT poor you, just file for BK already.

[RunD1987]

Originally Posted by EUPL

Cash-Strapped Connecticut Wants to Tax Yale Endowments - Bloomberg Business


oh CT poor you, just file for BK already.

CT is screwed really they need new leadership, regulate spending, and an IV of money.

[JayCT]

This topic is already being discussed on the Economic Climate thread. I am merging this thread into that one. JayCT, Moderator

[Mike 75]

Originally Posted by EUPL

Cash-Strapped Connecticut Wants to Tax Yale Endowments - Bloomberg Business


oh CT poor you, just file for BK already.

I think its valid to question why a school with a $25 billion endowment still charges in excess of $50k/year in tuition. But this isn't about that (and really should be a national discussion). This is a ploy by certain democrats in the legislature to raise additional revenue so as to not have to deal with the spending issues facing the state (i.e. pander to the unions). They could care less what Yale charges so long as they get their "fair share." A new low point, IMO.

[GoHuskies]

The thing about endowments for colleges & universities is they are not blank checks. Most donations come with strings attached. Yale might have $25 billion but that pile will be split up among many different donations that cannot be spent on the same projects.

Example: A prominent Jewish organization could endow Yale with $10 million but the stipulation is it can only be used to advance the interests of Jewish students. Yale could use the money to offer new study courses in Israeli history or built a new synagogue on campus. Yale would not be able to use the money to refurbish a dorm or build a parking garage.

[JayCT]

It appears that the Chinese have upped their bid for Stamford based Starwood. Will be interesting to see how rival bidder Marriott reacts. According to this article, it would be questioned by the finance community if Marriott tried to outbid them. We will see. Jay

Hungry for US assets, China's Anbang bids $15B for Starwood - Connecticut Post

[JayCT]

It also looks like Kleban Properties plans for buying GE's corporate headquarters in Fairfield took a positive step forward by them entering into an agreement with Fairfield University to be part of the high-tech hub proposed for the site. Jay

Fairfield U. eyes future on GE campus - Connecticut Post