economy
In tough economy, students consider government jobs
The Gephardt Institute for Public Service showcased government jobs in an event on Nov. 10, as students look to government jobs in a tough economic climate.
Princeton Review places University on 2010 Financial Aid Honor Roll
Earlier this year, the Princeton Review ranked Washington University fourth in the nation for financial aid. The University received the Review’s highest possible score of 99, making it one of 13 colleges placed on the Review’s “2010 Financial Aid Rating Honor Roll.”
University endowment down 30 percent, further difficulties expected
Washington University’s financial situation has not improved since April, according to an e-mail sent by Chancellor Mark Wrighton Wednesday afternoon.
Cutting the Center for Ethics a regrettable, responsible decision
Last Spring, we made a policy prescription for the Washington University administration, given a newly anemic endowment and the resulting diminished operating budget. In a staff editorial published on April 28, 2009, we wrote, “Any changes in the operating budget should prioritize internal well-being above public image.” We stand by this statement now as we [...]
Say it ain’t so
Most people would say that the Democrats are taking America down a better road, but they should realize that much of the economic change occurred due to individual transformations. The DOW may be over 9000 (yes, “IT’S OVER 9000!!!”, DBZ fans), but much of the slow revival of the economy is due to people realizing [...]
A welcome from the 2009-2010 editorial board
By the time this first issue of Student Life meets your eyes, you will have discovered that change is in the air as we enter the fall semester of 2009. Physically, the South 40 is in transition as new buildings replace old ones and for the first time in recent memory the words “Bear’s Den” [...]
Live with the Chancellor on the Economy
Chancellor Mark Wrighton speaks about economic challenges facing the University during a live interview hosted by Student Life and WUTV.
Uncertain times for universities echo past crises
With the nation dealing with an economic downturn and an increasing unemployment rate, universities and colleges are trying to take prudent steps in investing their funds after drastic reductions in their endowments.
“What we are trying to do, in this era, is to take prudent steps to make sure that we can thrive as we look [...]
Despite market, Wrighton pushes need for research
With the administration planning administrative cutbacks and students concerned about financial aid and job prospects, Washington University continues to feel the effects of the ongoing economic crisis.
The state of the economy has had a profound impact on the job market. According to the Bureau of Labor, the national unemployment rate rose to 7.2 percent in [...]
Despite economy, WU financial aid dollars steady
In response to the continuing worldwide crisis in financial markets, universities around the country are starting to feel the impact of their endowment funds posting significant losses in recent months.
According to Director of Student Financial Services Bill Witbrodt, Washington University has still been able to meet the financial needs of students despite the coun-try’s economic [...]
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