In The News
Commonfund Releases 2025 HEPI Report

Data from the annual Higher Education Price Index® (HEPI) show that inflation for U.S. colleges and universities rose 3.6 percent in fiscal year 2025, surpassing the 3.4 percent inflation reported in fiscal year 2024.

12.11.25
Asset Study/Review
Southern Fund Nearing Strategic AA Optimization

The fund is working with its general investment consultant as well as ratings agencies to underwrite the final strategic move in its asset allocation as it continues to seek and develop strategic partnerships with best-in-class asset managers.

12.11.25
Private Equity
Western University Approves Private Equity Deal To Support Athletics

The university approved forming a new for-profit company in partnership with a private equity firm to help support its athletics department.

12.11.25
People Moves
Southern University System Hires Deputy CIO

The system has hired a deputy cio to help oversee and manage its cash concentration pool and endowment pool.

12.10.25
Private Equity
Healthcare PE Firm Closes Seventh Fund At Hard Cap

The firm recently closed its seventh fund at its hard cap after attracting a diverse mix of institutional investors.

12.10.25
People Moves
Real Assets Manager Names Co-CIOs

The mid-Atlantic based investment manager has named its global head of real estate securities and managing director of private equity real estate as co-cios.

12.10.25
People Moves
Southern University System Seeks Treasurer

The system is searching for a treasurer to direct its cash, debt, and endowment operations activities.

12.10.25
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Western Nonprofit Issues Investment Mgmt., Custodial RFP

The organization has launched its search for investment managers and custodians for portfolios after approving a new consolidated investment policy statement at its Nov. 20 special board meeting.

12.10.25
Alternatives
Mid-Atlantic Fund Considering PE, Infrastructure Commitments

The fund is considering private equity and infrastructure commitments within its portfolio in December and January.

12.10.25
Multi-Asset/Investment Advisor
Western Fund Seeks Financial Advisory Services

The fund has issued an RFP seeking firms to provide financial advisory services related to the issuance of general obligation bonds.

12.10.25