Berea hangs in as colleges face financial straits

By Justin Pope

For many colleges, the last 15 years have been a golden age. Philanthropy and Americans' grudging tolerance for high tuition fueled an unprecedented boom — investments in everything from gyms, dorms and labs to faculty and expanded financial aid.

University of Kentucky recognizes its top donors

The University of Kentucky on Friday recognized its top donors, naming 261 new Fellows and honoring 28 current Fellows who increased their level of giving within the last year.