When Public Institutions Stop Answering Public Questions Universities have always depended on philanthropy. Libraries bear the names of donors. Lecture halls commemorate benefactors. Scholarships open doors for students who might otherwise never have the opportunity to pursue higher education. Throughout history, private generosity has helped universities achieve things that public funding alone could never accomplish. Most people would agree that philanthropy can be a powerf
Last Sunday morning, I noticed her in the church yard of the San Albino Basilica in Mesilla, New Mexico, 30 miles from the border. A delicate, black, lace mantilla draped over her head and shoulders, almost blending with her hair. The mantilla has long been a symbol of faith, femininity, and tradition across Spain and Latin America. In Mexico, has its own unique identity. A blend of Catholic devotion, indigenous artistry, and social expression. The mantilla’s roots reach bac
