The Chronicle of Higher Education

Billionaires: Please Consider Community Colleges

This spring I read about three large donations to elite colleges and universities that made me afraid for the future of our community colleges and the students who attend them. I don't understand why people can't spread their money around a little more equitably.

The first donation was anonymous — $100-million...

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