<p>BClintock – I suspect part of why UMichigan dwarfs PSU in fundraising is that Penn State allows/encourages the students to approach alumni and friends for “Thon”, the IFC charity fundraiser. This started out as a minor school fundraiser, but now raises over $10Million per year. I question why/how the school allowed this to happen. The money that alumns and friends would normally give that would be used for financial aid and/or endowed chairs goes to outside charities, which are likely worthwhile, but I question this decision.</p>