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Hedge Funds Alternatives
Michigan May Commit To Absolute Return Manager
The $7.5 billion University of Michigan endowment will recommend the approval of a commitment of up
04.17.08
Consultant/OCIO/Discretionary
Wisconsin Fund Retains Consultant
The $120 million Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Investment Funds (WIF) has retained Marquette
04.17.08
People Moves
Ohio University Seeks New Finance Head
Kent State University is searching for a v.p. of finance and administration to replace David
04.17.08
Industry News
Ohio Tobacco External Managers May Be Affected By Pending Litigation
 The $270 million Ohio Tobacco Prevention Foundation may be extinct in two years, and with it all
04.17.08
Industry News
UTIMCO Decreases Sudan Investments
The University of Texas Investment Management Company, which manages about $24 billion in endowment
04.17.08
Industry News
Boston University Selects New Board Chair
The $1.1 billion Boston University‘s board of trustees has elected Robert Knox as its new chairman,
04.17.08
Industry News
Sowood Founder May Start New Fund
The former chief of Sowood Capital Management is working to launch a hedge fund, according to The
04.17.08
Real Estate Alternatives Real Assets
Maryland Approves Emerging Manager Program Increase
The $40 billion Maryland State Retirement & Pension System approved increasing its emerging manager
04.16.08
Domestic Equity
Iowa Judicial Seeking Large-Cap
The $100 million Iowa Judicial Retirement System is seeking large-cap equity managers to handle a
04.16.08
Alternatives Private Equity
Hawaii Seeks FoF For Local Venture Capital Portfolio
The Employees” Retirement System of the State of Hawaii is seeking a discretionary fund-of-funds
04.16.08