Next: An Internet Revolution in Higher Education
BusinessWeek "Next: An Internet Revolution in Higher Education" September 14, 2009 In this article about the possibility of technological change creating a new model for…
New Unrest on Campus as Donors Rebel
The Wall Street Journal "New Unrest on Campus as Donors Rebel" April 23, 2009 In an article describing the increasing temptation colleges are facing to…
Bringing Civic Education Back to Campus
Philanthropy Roundtable Magazine "Bringing Civic Education Back to Campus" Philanthropy February 2009 In a cover story on philanthropy and civic education, Scott Walter highlighted Fransen's…
Princeton U. settles $900M lawsuit with benefactor’s family
the New Jersey Star Ledger "Princeton U. settles $900M lawsuit with benefactor's family" December 10, 2008 Commenting on settlement of the landmark Robertson v. Princeton…
How Colleges Cope with a Decrease in Donations
FoxBusiness.com "How Colleges Cope with a Decrease in Donations" September 23, 2008 In an article about donations to higher education during an economic downturn, Fransen…
Give Education a Sporting Chance
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Indianapolis Star, Providence Journal, The State (Columbia, SC), Wisconsin State Journal (Madison) and other papers "Give Education a Sporting Chance" July 28…
Higher Ed for Sale: Buyer Beware
Forbes.com "Higher Ed for Sale: Buyer Beware" April 18, 2008 Fransen points out in an online column that "... donors have needs too. One need…
Use of Charitable Funds is at Heart of Princeton Case
Philadelphia Inquirer "Use of Charitable Funds is at Heart of Princeton Case" April 16, 2008 Writing about the high profile donor intent lawsuit Robertson v.…
Family Tells Notre Dame: ‘Don’t Diss the Donors’
Chicago Tribune "Family Tells Notre Dame: 'Don't Diss the Donors" January 17, 2008 Discussing a donor dispute a major university, Fransen tells Charles Storch, author…
Forever Means Little on College Campuses
Akron Beacon Journal, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Modesto Bee, Riverside Press Enterprise, Washington Times and other papers "Forever Means Little on College Campuses" December 2007 In…