In this episode, NACUBO’s senior director, research and policy analysis, Ken Redd joins vice president, policy and research, Liz Clark to dig into the inputs and impacts of NACUBO’s research projects.   Beginning with the 2023 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments, a report that marks the 50th anniversary of NACUBO’s endowment study, they walk through the evolving research process and changing policy considerations of this flagship report on college and university endowments. Next they discuss results of the 2023 NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study—an annual study of tuition discounting practices, the use of institutional grant aid to reduce undergraduate tuition, at private nonprofit institutions. On the whole, Liz and Ken shed light on how these studies help inform business officers, the higher education sector, and members of the public about key trends in higher education finance.   Links & Notes

• Download the 2023 NACUBO-Commonfund Study of Endowments
• Read the press release: U.S. Higher Education Endowments Report 7.7% Return for FY23 While Spending More in Support of Their Missions
• Read the 50-year NACUBO endowment study retrospective
• Download the 2023 NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study
• Read the press release: Annual NACUBO Tuition Discounting Study Finds Financial Aid Awards on the Rise
• Read insights from Wofford College about tuition discounting
• Learn more about NACUBO Research
• Connect with Liz on LinkedIn
• Connect with Ken on LinkedIn