2008 vs 1999: What’s changed in the USNWR data? Who’s hot and who’s not?

[barrons]

<p>Take a look at UM’s endowment in the early 80’s. Well below a $billion. In 1987 the UW Foundation (excluding WARF which is a special case and does not fundraise but invests patent income) had less than $200 Million. Now it’s over $2 Billion. The first major fundraiser was held in the late 80’s.</p>