Andrea Fuller

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Data Reporter at The New York Times

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Articles

How universities became so dependent on the federal government

3 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Jeremy Peters |Andrea Fuller

Now this mutually beneficial bargain has started to unravel. President Trump and many Republicans say they will use the threat of deep funding cuts to rein in out-of-control progressive activism on campus, which they believe has driven universities away from their mission to educate and mold better citizens. With confidence in higher education waning among Americans, the president also believes he has public opinion on his side.
How US universities became so dependent on the federal government

3 weeks ago | straitstimes.com | Jeremy Peters |Andrea Fuller

For over eight decades, American universities and the federal government wound themselves into an ever-tighter embrace. The United States wanted to build the most powerful bombs and cure the worst diseases. It wanted to be first to explore the outer edges of the solar system. It wanted to grow more efficient crops.
Trump shifted on tariffs after bond holders got jittery. He held millions himself.

3 weeks ago | afr.com | Ben Protess |Andrea Fuller |Joe Rennison

Ben Protess, Andrea Fuller and Joe RennisonApr 19, 2025 – 10.01am or Subscribe to save articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? When President Donald Trump paused a punishing round of global tariffs last week, he attributed his change of heart to one main thing. “I was watching the bond market,” he said. “The bond market is very tricky.”Loading...
How Universities Became So Dependent on the Federal Government

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Jeremy Peters |Andrea Fuller

For decades, universities got billions in federal dollars for research. The relationship was mutually beneficial, until President Trump decided it wasn't. Seventy Years of University Research FundingAmerican universities spent $60 billion in federal money in 2023, more than 30 times what they spent in 1953, accounting for inflation. For over eight decades, American universities and the federal government wound themselves into an ever tighter embrace.
Trump Shifted on Tariffs After Bond Holders Got Jittery. He Held Millions Himself.

3 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Ben Protess |Andrea Fuller |Joe Rennison

As of August, the president's investment portfolio showed significantly more in bonds than in stocks. It is unclear if his personal holdings had any bearing on his decisions regarding tariffs. When President Trump paused a punishing round of global tariffs last week, he attributed his change of heart to one main thing. "I was watching the bond market," he said. "The bond market is very tricky."Mr. Trump should know - he had a big personal stake in it.
A Strengths-Based Approach to Increasing Nutrition Knowledge in Student-Athletes: The ‘Eat 2 Win’ Pilot Program

Jan 20, 2025 | mdpi.com | Andrea Fuller |Stephen Bird

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$300 Million Turned to Ash: See How These Malibu Beach Homes Were Wiped Out

Jan 18, 2025 | wsj.com | Juanje Gómez |Andrea Fuller |Kate King |Sarah Krouse

Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 01:40This article is in your queue. MALIBU, Calif.—On a half-mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway that hugs the Malibu coastline, some 70 luxury homes once stood shoulder to shoulder on the sand, with uninterrupted views of the ocean. A wall of flames, driven by winds of 90 miles an hour, jumped the highway from the hills above and took out nearly all of them.
Senior Matters: Creating a safe mail system for elderly

Jan 10, 2025 | verdenews.com | Andrea Fuller

Junk mail creates an annoying and potentially dangerous situation for older adults, especially if they have dementia or mild cognitive impairment. It’s not just about clutter; important bills or tax notices can get overlooked, leading to missed payments or double payments. Worse, your relative might fall victim to a financial scam or be tempted to buy things they don’t need. Tackling this issue requires two steps.
Sorry, Harvard. Everyone Wants to Go to College in the South Now.

Sep 27, 2024 | wsj.com | Douglas Belkin |Andrea Fuller

Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 02:14This article is in your queue. A growing number of high-school seniors in the North are making an unexpected choice for college: They are heading to Clemson, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Alabama and other universities in the South. Students say they are searching for the fun and school spirit emanating from the South on their social-media feeds. Their parents cite lower tuition and less debt, and warmer weather.
‘Are We a Cult?’ Inside New York’s Amateur ‘Survivor’ Games

Sep 7, 2024 | wsj.com | Andrea Fuller

By / Photographs by Jonah Rosenberg for WSJ Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 07:12This article is in your queue. Montgomery, N. Y.—It is a Friday in August and I’m at a Hudson Valley campground watching someone sob in a field after failing to complete a word scramble. Welcome to Survivor New York. Since 2018, I’ve rather quietly (until now) immersed myself in a hobby far from my job as an investigative data journalist.