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Title IX: 50 years of progress, but gaps remain

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To mark the 50 the anniversary of Title IX, we are releasing new reports and research briefs on gender equality progress and gaps still to close.
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Thought Leadership Spotlight

Many Americans function with a poor level of financial literacy—a consistent finding over the past six years. Also, a new study shows adding TIAA Traditional Annuities to a retirement plan investment portfolio improves the portfolio’s risk-adjusted returns.

TIAA Institute Reports

Original research produced by the TIAA Institute—both independently and in collaboration with noted scholars—examines topics of interest to the academic, nonprofit and public sectors. The reports combine statistical findings with thoughtful, data-driven observations and conclusions to provide in-depth analyses appropriate for both technical and general audiences.

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Borrowing during a time of crisis: Examining institutional debt during the Great Recession and COVID-19
August 2022

Although debt is an important tool institutions use to meet strategic goals, many higher education stakeholders have only a limited understanding of the process of institutional borrowing.

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Racial and ethnic differences in longevity perceptions and implications for financial decision-making
July 2022

Prior research suggests Covid-19 mortality has, in the U.S., disproportionately harmed those with low income, African Americans, and Hispanics. Have these groups’ subjective survival perceptions changed in a manner consistent with observed outcomes?

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NGDLI and strategic governance: An action framework for boards and senior higher education leaders
June 2022

How should higher education leaders think about future technology needs in the context of student access and success?

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Strategic Collaborations

Working with leading research centers, associations and think tanks across the nation helps the TIAA Institute tap into their diverse expertise and broaden its impact among its audiences. This yields reliable, data-driven information leaders need to make sound decisions.

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