Higher Education in a High-Rate Era: Challenges and Opportunities   As interest rates climb, the U.S. higher education sector faces financial headwinds that could reshape its operations and funding strategies. With institutions relying heavily on long-term borrowing for campus expansions and operational funding, rising rates bring both challenges and opportunities for colleges and universities. …

  Over the past few days there has been much media over-reaction to the failure of the US Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates, much from vested interests. This creates confusion and can cloud judgements. …