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1. Art Schools Work to Erase Image of Graduates as 'Starving Artists'.

Author

CARLSON, SCOTT

Subjects
*ART school alumni, *ART schools, *COLLEGE enrollment, *RATE of return, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *ECONOMICS, *MARKETING, *EMPLOYMENT
Abstract

The article discusses the efforts of U.S. art schools to market themselves in such a way that shows graduates will be able to earn employment that can allow them to live well. Topics discussed include the growth of enrollment at elite art schools, the success of Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) in Baltimore, Maryland, and efforts of art schools to show that they offer a strong return on investment.

Published
2014

2. Delinquent Mortgages Attracting Investors.

Author

GOLDSTEIN, MATTHEW

Subjects
*MORTGAGE-backed securities, *FORECLOSURE, *MUTUAL funds, *HOUSING market, *ECONOMICS, *PRICES, *FORECASTING, *RATE of return
Abstract

The article discusses a trend of increasing investment in securities backed by delinquent home mortgages that are on the verge of foreclosure. Topics addressed include investment in these bonds by U.S. mutual funds and other institutional investors, the sale of the bonds by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD), and considerations of the bonds' yields.

Published
2014

3. College Endowments Earned Average of 11.1% in 1999, Down from 18% the Prior Year.

Author

Pulley, John L.

Subjects
*RATE of return, *UNIVERSITIES & colleges, *ENDOWMENTS, *ECONOMICS
Abstract

Focuses on the decline of average return of college and university endowments in fiscal 1999. Percentage compared to that of 1998; The role of the stock market; Comparison of the return to Standard & Poor's 500 Index; Impact of market volatility on Grinnell College's endowment portfolio.

Published
1999

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