It seems that after Katrina Xavier University is in severe trouble. The university needs an estimate of 90 million to rebuild and their endowment is only 50. What usually happens in these situations? As a product of a Catholic University myself this is a point of concern. Is it the church, the state, or the alumni that provide assistance in these situations?
Not sure, Miguel. Dr Bill Cosby was in Detroit today banging the drum for African-Americans to contribute to rebuilding at Xavier and Dillard. I hope it happens.
I'm afraid the answer might be none of the above. I can't imagine any state responsibility, and the church and/or alumni certainly could do what they wished, but again I can't imagine this totalling anywhere near $40 M. I have heard two speeches by a Xavier professor since Katrina that didn't exactly motivate me to grab my checkbook, so it will be interesting to see how much they raise.
Xavier was, is, and always will be a basket ball rival to my school, The University of Dayton. But it was a friendly rivarly. In my opinion it is one of the three best catholic schools in the country. Following Notre Dame and Dayton. This year I took it upon myself to send the couple of bucks I donate every year to Dayton to Xavier instead. I believe in catholic schools. And Xavier is also one of the best schools for minorities to attend. I hope the school survives the situation. Thanks!
Just in Washington D.C. there's Georgetown and Catholic University, both of which belong on any list of prestigious Catholic schools. -=Steve=-
Just add them to the list in whatever order you see fit. However, to be honest, I just feel a lot of solidarity with the Xavier situation and I am more concerned with the rebuilding effort than with catholic school rankings right now.
True that. Well, I see they don't take credit card donations online, so I'll send them a check. -=Steve=-